45th Babenhausen Old Town Festival: A weekend full of tradition, culture and entertainment

On the weekend of 07. and 08 September 2024, the picturesque old town of Babenhausen will once again be transformed into a lively festival mile. The 45th Babenhausen Old Town Festival is just around the corner and, like every year, promises to be a special experience for the whole family. Over 50 clubs and groups will take part in this traditional festival and offer a variety of attractions, culinary specialties and a colorful entertainment program.

Opening and highlights

The Old Town Festival will be officially opened on Saturday, September 7th at 11:30 a.m. at the SG Rot-Weiß wine stand in the courtyard of the Protestant community center on the market square. Mayor Dominik Stadler and the board of the Babenhausen clubs will deliver the opening speeches together with District Administrator Schellhaas and other guests of honour, including representatives from Lichtentanne and a delegation from Bouxwiller. A special highlight of this year’s opening is the 40th anniversary of the town twinning with Bouxwiller, which will be celebrated at 12:00 noon on the stage at the market square.

Historical flair and craftsmanship

A visit to the historic town mill, which is also part of the festival, is particularly worthwhile. In addition to the registry office and a cozy bistro, visitors can learn about the restored power generation facilities. Behind the town mill, an impressive exhibition of tractor enthusiasts with over 100 historic vehicles awaits guests. Historical craft demonstrations, such as threshing with an old threshing machine and sawing wood, vividly convey how people worked in earlier times. A skill test for the tractor drivers on a large seesaw provides additional entertainment.

Music and entertainment for young and old

On both festival days, visitors can expect a varied music program ranging from rock music and brass music to dance, country and South American sounds. On Saturday evening, live music at many club stands will immerse the old town in a festive atmosphere. There is a varied program for the younger visitors with a children’s carousel, face painting and various games. Street artists will also once again parade through the streets, causing amazement and excitement. A special children’s program with various artists completes the offer.

Health days and Sunday shopping

Parallel to the Old Town Festival, the Babenhausen Health Days will take place on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, local businesses will be participating with a Sunday shopping event from 1:00 p.m., giving visitors the opportunity to browse and shop to their heart’s content.

Conclusion and further information

The Old Town Festival will end on Sunday evening, September 8th, hopefully in beautiful early autumn weather. To ensure optimal planning of your visit to the festival, the program with culinary and musical guides is available in Babenhausen’s shops and in the town hall. During the festival weekend itself, visitors can get information directly at the clubs’ stands. Further details and current information can be found on the homepage of the Babenhausen Association Committee at www.gremium-babenhausen.de . Photos from the festival will also be available there from the end of the week following the festival. The committee of the Babenhausen clubs, all participating clubs and groups are looking forward to numerous visitors from near and far and wish you lots of fun and good entertainment at the 45th Babenhausen Old Town Festival!