When does the 78. Hans-Thoma-Fest take place?

The festival runs from August 8 to 10, 2026, in Bernau in the Black Forest.

Where is the festival ground?

Celebration takes place in the festival tent at the sports field Spitzenberg, Sportplatzstraße 5, 79872 Bernau in the Black Forest.

How much do the tickets cost?

For the party evening with DORFROCKER, the single ticket price is 20 euros. A 10-ticket package with table reservation costs 180 euros.

What is included in the program?

The program includes barrel tapping, hometown evening, party evening, church service, award ceremony, vernissage, breakfast beer, and bulldog and tractor parade along with children's afternoon and crafts gathering.

Are there parking options?

Yes, there are free parking options near the festival site at the sports center Spitzenberg.

Is the event accessible?

Parts of the event environment in Bernau are accessible, such as the Hans-Thoma Art Museum with an elevator and the Forum erlebnis:holz at ground level.

Bernau celebrates its grand hometown festival with music, costumes, and festive Black Forest magic

Name: 78. Hans-Thoma-Fest
Start: 2026-08-08T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-11T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Festzelt am Sportplatz Spitzenberg

78. Hans-Thoma-Fest: Bernau celebrates its home, its music, and its traditions

When Bernau in the Black Forest calls for the Hans-Thoma-Fest in early August, a multi-day experience unfolds between customs, brass music, art, and lively festival atmosphere. The traditional hometown festival has honored painter Hans Thoma, born in Bernau-Oberlehen, since 1949 and combines regional identity with a vibrant festival character. In 2026, the festival is scheduled from August 8 to 10, featuring party evening, costumes, parade, award ceremony, and family moments in the heart of the Hochschwarzwald. ([schwarzwald-tourismus.info](https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/veranstaltungen/78.-hans-thoma-fest-18e432ff9d))

A festival with history, attitude, and real community feeling

The Hans-Thoma-Fest is not just an event, but a lived tradition. The municipality of Bernau celebrates its famous son with costumed participants, music clubs, dance groups, art, and exhibition openings. According to the official description, the traditional hometown evening, party evening, district music festival, and a children's program shape the festival days. This very blend makes the festival so special: cultural roots meet broad festival atmosphere. ([schwarzwald-tourismus.info](https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/veranstaltungen/78.-hans-thoma-fest-18e432ff9d))

The program: from tapping the barrel to the festival conclusion

The kickoff on Saturday, August 8, 2026, begins at 7:00 PM with barrel tapping and hometown evening, before the DORFROCKER heats up the party in the festival tent from around 8:30 PM. On Sunday, there will be a church service, NaturEnergie award ceremony, vernissage, breakfast beer, and the bulldog and tractor parade. Monday brings a family-friendly conclusion with a children's afternoon, crafts gathering, and festival conclusion that rounds off the multi-day experience. ([schwarzwald-tourismus.info](https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/veranstaltungen/78.-hans-thoma-fest-18e432ff9d))

Festival grounds in the middle of the Black Forest

The celebration takes place in the festival tent at the sports field Spitzenberg in Bernau in the Black Forest, between the districts of Dorf and Innerlehen. The site is located in a classic Black Forest festival context: short distances, regional catering, good parking options at the sports center, and an environment that stands for weather-independent festival atmosphere. Accessibility is provided at several locations in the town, such as the Hans-Thoma Art Museum with an elevator and the Forum erlebnis:holz with ground-level access. ([schwarzwald-tourismus.info](https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/veranstaltungen/78.-hans-thoma-fest-18e432ff9d?utm_source=openai))

Why it's worth a visit

Here, festival culture unfolds without distance: music clubs, costumes, art, village spirit, and a sold-out festival tent with great closeness to the audience. Saturday evening brings the highest party energy, Sunday the strongest tradition, and Monday the most relaxed conclusion. Those seeking a folk festival, hometown celebration, and live experience in one will experience an authentic summer highlight with a strong sense of community in Bernau. ([schwarzwald-tourismus.info](https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/veranstaltungen/78.-hans-thoma-fest-18e432ff9d))

The 78th Hans-Thoma-Fest promises a warm, lively, and deeply rooted August in the Black Forest. Those who love customs, music, and festival tent atmosphere should experience this weekend live. ([schwarzwald-tourismus.info](https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/veranstaltungen/78.-hans-thoma-fest-18e432ff9d))