78. Hans-Thoma-Fest 2026: Three days of festival magic in Bernau
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78. Hans-Thoma-Fest in Bernau: When the Black Forest becomes a great hometown festival
Bernau in the Black Forest celebrates one of its most traditional festivals from August 8 to 10, 2026: the 78. Hans-Thoma-Fest. On the festival grounds at the Spitzenberg sports field, living customs meet music, dance, art, and the strong sense of community of the whole town. The festival honors the painter Hans Thoma, who was born in Bernau, and combines home, tradition, and festival atmosphere into a multi-day experience with a clear regional signature. The event is organized by the Tourist Information Bernau im Schwarzwald, which collaborates with the local festival associations and other participants to bring the festival to life. ([hans-thoma-fest.de](https://www.hans-thoma-fest.de/))
Tradition that moves the whole town
The Hans-Thoma-Fest is not just any summer event but a grown hometown festival with a firm place in the annual cycle of Bernau. The official festival description speaks of a colorful program, folk music, dance, and art; the festival program showcases a characteristic mix of tapping the keg, hometown evening, church service, breakfast concert, parade, family afternoon, and festive conclusion. This combination is precisely what makes it appealing: here, celebration is not merely a festivity; regional identity becomes visible and audible. ([hans-thoma-fest.de](https://www.hans-thoma-fest.de/))
Line-up between brass music, village rockers, and customs
Saturday evening in 2026 belongs to the village rockers, who will take over the party part of the program in the festival tent starting at around 8:30 PM. Before that, the Trachtenkapelle-Music Association Bernau-Außertal, Trachten Group Bernau, Youth Jazz Dance Group, and Trachten Association Marlen will set the stage for an evening that brings community and atmosphere together. On Sunday and Monday, there will be a breakfast concert, parade, children's program, and festive conclusion with brass music fever. Thus, a festival rhythm emerges that focuses not on ecstasy but on closeness, color, and regional energy. ([hans-thoma-fest.de](https://www.hans-thoma-fest.de/festprogramm/))
Festival grounds, atmosphere, and family feeling
The festival tent is located at the Spitzenberg sports field between the local districts of Dorf and Innerlehen. The surroundings are characterized by the Black Forest backdrop, short distances, and a clear village festival structure that quickly draws visitors into the action. In addition, the spa park, the Parish Church of St. Johann, the Hans-Thoma Art Museum, and the birthplace in Oberlehen serve as cultural fixed points in the festival's program. This spatial mix of festival tent, town center, and exhibition venues gives the Hans-Thoma-Fest its special character, balancing between open-air feeling and traditional village stage. ([hans-thoma-fest.de](https://www.hans-thoma-fest.de/festprogramm/))
Special features that make a visit worthwhile
Among the program highlights in 2026 are the Nature Energy Award ceremony, an exhibition opening and vernissage at the Hans-Thoma Art Museum, the bulldog and tractor parade, the open fire station, the children's afternoon, and the craftsman's gathering. The festival thus combines culture, club culture, and family moments into a credible multi-day experience. Those who experience Bernau on this weekend will not encounter an anonymous large event but a festival with character, history, and genuine local solidarity. ([hans-thoma-fest.de](https://www.hans-thoma-fest.de/festprogramm/))
The 78. Hans-Thoma-Fest promises an atmospheric August filled with tradition, music, parades, and Black Forest charm. Anyone who loves customs, live music, and vibrant village culture should experience this weekend in Bernau im Schwarzwald live. ([hans-thoma-fest.de](https://www.hans-thoma-fest.de/))
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