78. Hans-Thoma-Fest 2026: Three Days of Home Festival Magic in Bernau
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78. Hans-Thoma-Fest in Bernau: Three Days of Home Fest, Music, and Black Forest Feeling
Bernau in the Black Forest celebrates its 78th Hans-Thoma-Fest from August 8 to 10, 2026 – a time-honored home festival that has connected art, traditions, music, and community since 1949. The official program ranges from tapping the keg to the home evening, to a bulldog and tractor parade, from a church service to the festival's conclusion in the festival tent at the Spitzenberg Sports Center. ([schwarzwald-tourismus.info](https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/veranstaltungen/78.-hans-thoma-fest-18e432ff9d))
Tradition with Deep Roots
The festival honors Hans Thoma, the painter born in Oberlehen, and showcases the very mix that has characterized Bernau for decades: traditional costumes, brass music, dance, art, and a strong sense of community. The municipality describes the Hans-Thoma-Fest as a home festival featuring Bernau's traditional costume wearers, concerts, and extraordinary art exhibitions. ([bernau-schwarzwald.de](https://www.bernau-schwarzwald.de/erleben-geniessen/veranstaltungen/hans-thoma-fest?utm_source=openai))
A Festival with a Multi-Day Experience
Saturday starts with the festival kickoff and tradition, before the Dorfrocker take over the party evening. On Sunday, there are brunches, awards ceremony, opening of art exhibition, and the popular tractor parade, while Monday wraps up the festival with a children's afternoon. This blend of main stage, festival tent atmosphere, and regional customs makes the weekend so special. ([schwarzwald-tourismus.info](https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/veranstaltungen/78.-hans-thoma-fest-18e432ff9d))
Festival Grounds in the Black Forest
The festival tent is located at the Spitzenberg Sports Center in Bernau in the Black Forest, in the district of Innerlehen. The location is closely linked to the sports and leisure area around Spitzenberg and is well integrated into the village structure. For travel, the municipality recommends the area around the Spitzenberg Sports Center and Innerlehen; the free hiking parking lot at Spitzenberg is also nearby. ([gemeinde.bernau-schwarzwald.de](https://gemeinde.bernau-schwarzwald.de/de/veranstaltungen/?startswith=3&type=&utm_source=openai))
Tickets, Atmosphere, and Practical Tips
Advance sale runs through the official ticket site. For the evening with the Dorfrocker, a single ticket costs 20.00 euros, and a 10-ticket package with table reservation costs 180.00 euros. The official site also features a countdown to the festival, further increasing anticipation in Bernau. ([bernau.cortex-tickets.de](https://bernau.cortex-tickets.de/))
Conclusion
The 78th Hans-Thoma-Fest is not an anonymous large event, but a lively Black Forest celebration with heart, history, and true village character. Those who love music, traditional costumes, customs, and festive summer evenings will experience a weekend that resonates long after. Secure tickets now and celebrate live in Bernau. ([schwarzwald-tourismus.info](https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/veranstaltungen/78.-hans-thoma-fest-18e432ff9d))
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