When do the Home Days Oberkirch 2026 take place?

The Home Days will be celebrated in Oberkirch as the event year in 2026. The State Festival Days as the grand highlight will take place from September 11 to 13, 2026.

What highlights does the program offer?

Highlights include the Baden-Württemberg Day on May 16 and 17, the State Festival Days in September, the children's and customs day, the grand state parade, the distillers' mile, concerts, markets, and cultural offerings.

Is there a grand festive parade?

Yes. On September 13, 2026, a grand state parade with folk costume and traditional groups, music bands, historical citizen militias, flag bearers, and associations will march through Oberkirch.

Is entry to the Home Days free?

Many program points are free, including the grand state parade, the children's and customs day, and the handover of the Home Days flag. Tickets may be required for individual concerts.

Are there shuttle services for the event?

For the state festive weekend, free bus shuttles and extra trains on the Renchtalbahn are planned. The official schedules and parking information will be published on the Home Days website.

Where do the Home Days take place?

The events are spread throughout Oberkirch and the region. A central venue is the marketplace on Hauptstraße in 77704 Oberkirch.

Home Days Oberkirch 2026: When Tradition Meets Music, Enjoyment, and Community

Name: Home Days Oberkirch 2026
Start: 2026-01-01
End: 2026-12-31T23:59:00+01:00
Location: Marktplatz

Home Days Oberkirch 2026: A whole year full of home, history, and enjoyment

Oberkirch will become the stage for the Home Days of Baden-Württemberg in 2026. Under the motto 'Home is where good things arise,' the festive year connects lived tradition, regional culture, literature, music, and Baden joy of life in the heart of the Renchtal.

A festive year with special history

The Home Days of Baden-Württemberg have been held annually in a different municipality or region since 1978. Oberkirch is hosting the event series in 2026 during a historically significant year: 700 years of city rights, the 350th anniversary of the Baroque poet Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen's death, and 300 years of distillation rights shape the program.

From the Baden-Württemberg Day to the State Festival Days

Among the highlights is the Baden-Württemberg Day on May 16 and 17, 2026. A state trade exhibition, a crafts market, regional specialties, the distillers' mile, and a stage program with SWR1 make Oberkirch a showcase of the state. Open-air music, culinary discoveries, and encounters with businesses, craft enterprises, and service providers create a vibrant festival atmosphere.

The grand finale consists of the State Festival Days from September 11 to 13, 2026. The Baden-Württemberg Homeland Medal opens the festive weekend. On Saturday, there will be a children's and custom day, folk costume and dance performances, a customs evening, and a grand military tattoo. On Sunday, the grand state festival parade with folk costume groups, music bands, historical citizen militias, flag bearers, and associations from all over the country will march through Oberkirch.

Tradition meets music, literature, and enjoyment

The lineup of the Home Days goes far beyond a classic festival program. SWR1 Pop & Poetry in Concert, regional concert evenings, readings, exhibitions, and experience tours set musical and cultural accents. The Grimmelshausen exhibition recalls Oberkirch's literary significance, while historical city tours, a city rally, and the medieval spectacle on Schauenburg make history directly tangible.

On the distillers' mile, Oberkirch showcases its long-standing distillation tradition. High-quality spirits, liqueurs, cocktails, and Baden specialties meet regional craftsmanship and a diverse stage program. Between the marketplace, town center, vineyards, and castle ruins, a versatile multi-day experience unfolds, creating a sense of community for families, culture enthusiasts, and curious guests.

State Festival Days as the grand finale

The State Festival Days emphasize the cultural heritage of Baden-Württemberg. The children's and customs day offers families a varied program in the town center. During the grand state festival parade on Sunday, around 100 folk costume and traditional groups, music bands, citizen militias, and local associations present the diversity of the state. Free bus shuttles and extra trains on the Renchtalbahn facilitate travel to the festive weekend.

Conclusion: Oberkirch celebrates what connects a region

The Home Days Oberkirch 2026 bring history, literature, enjoyment, and lived community right into the city. Visitors will experience a diverse event year with markets, concerts, customs, family offerings, and grand festive days. Those wishing to discover Baden-Württemberg in all its cultural diversity will experience home not as stagnation, but as a lively encounter.