Celebrate the 75th harvest festival in Schwanewede: fun for the whole family!

Celebrate the 75th harvest festival in Schwanewede: fun for the whole family!

The harvest festival in Schwanewede offered an excellent program from October 3 to October 5. Numerous visitors from the region came together for the celebrations that marked the 75th anniversary of the festival this year. In this colorful spectacle, the connection to agriculture was celebrated, which has been an important cultural event in Germany for over 1000 years and is very popular with many farmers. The community has organized a family party with great commitment that has something to offer for everyone.

On Friday, October 3, the festival started with a lantern parade that started at the town hall at 6:45 p.m. Over 150 children and adults took part to enjoy the festive move to Schützenplatz together. There, the young guests were given the opportunity to have fun with a children's disco and with numerous attractions. A flunkyball tournament caused sporting action from 7 p.m., while DJ Ernesto heralded the big harvest party at 9:30 p.m., which was organized by the Festwirt Maik Bellmann. Admission to the party was only 8 euros.

A well -filled event program

Saturday, October 4, was all about a colorful in the afternoon in the shooting range. From 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., visitors were spoiled with a coffee and cake buffet from the country women. Child choir appearances and performances by the musical team rounded off the program. A highlight was the appearance of the band "De Pottkieker" at 5 p.m. At 8:30 p.m. we continued at the Oktoberfest with the band "Aischzeit", for which tickets were available in advance for 12 euros and at the box office for 15 euros.

Sunday was the highlight of the harvest festival. After the participants set up at the market square at 11:30 a.m., the big move began at 1:00 p.m. This led to the Schützenplatz am Voßhall and offered a colorful parade that lasted about 1.5 hours. Festwirt Maik Bellmann and Mayor Christina Jantz-Herrmann kept speech, while Pastor Servatius spoke about the importance of Thanksgiving. The rural youth performed a traditional harvest dial. Afterwards, a jury rated the most beautiful harvest wagons and march groups that were awarded on Sunday evening. The prize money was between 50 and 250 euros.

Tradition and appreciation of agriculture

Harvest festivals are more than just celebrations - they also convey a feeling of belonging and appreciation for farmers. According to reports, around 45 % of Germans combine such festivals with the opportunity to learn more about agriculture. These events promote understanding of regional products and sustainable practices. Such festivals are of great importance in the region, since the awareness of the work and the challenges of farmers are strengthened.

Participation in such events is essential for many farmers. Around 78 % of them emphasize that harvest festivals make an important contribution to their image and increase appreciation for their work. All of this is also reflected in this year's harvest festival in Schwanewede, which was supported by various sponsors, including the one by Rahden Wohnbau und Immobilien GmbH & KG and Moorvent.

In conclusion, it can be said that the harvest festival in Schwanewede not only held up the tradition, but also delighted numerous visitors with a rich cultural program. The next harvest festivals in the region are already set and will certainly attract many people again who want to celebrate joy, community and respect for nature.