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BIERFESTE UND VOLKSFESTE IN BAYERN / BAVARIAN BEER AND FOLK FESTIVALS

,,Nurnberger Altstadtfest,, (Volksfest) /,, Beer and Folk Festival" • held annually in the fall (second half of September) in the city of Nurnberg, a city on the Pegnitz River in northern and located 110 miles north of Munich Old Town Festival (Altstadtfest) is celebrated, yearly, in the second half of September_ The beauty of the city creates a wonderful decoration to the festive atmosphere of the ten days festival.

The events attract more than million visitors who enjoy the free watching of tens of folklore entertainment events, concerts of Jazz music, etc...

Exclusive to Nuremberg: 's largest and nicest Old Town Festival! It features more than 60 free-of-charge events, including the traditional fishermen's joust on the River Pegnitz, a wide variety of folklore programs and many musical events as well as the popular Hans-Sachs-Spiele theatre program.

Nuremberg Old Town Festival

Every autumn, the Nuremberg Old Town Festival draws guests to the Insel Schutt and Hans-Sachs Square. At both locations, stands, tables and an outdoor stage invite you to sit back and relax. The tradition-filled event is one of the most important festivals in . It celebrates local traditions and regional food. Franconian autumn specialties such as onion tart and newly-pressed wine can be enjoyed at almost every booth of the Old Town Festival. There's no better way to experience deeply rooted Franconian tradition.

Entertainment galore at the Old Town Festival The Old Town Festival lasts two weeks: Traditionally, it is opened by the Lord Mayor tapping the first keg of beer on the stage. A brass band starts the event off right. The whole family can then enjoy music, food and rides for the children. At the nearby Katharinenkloster, concerts round out the program and on the main market square you'll find the Nuremberg Autumn Market with art and crafts and traditional culinary delights.