30th Anniversary of the Harvest Festival – Grand Opening in Dorfgastein

Topics: Höst | Bauernherbst

Dorfgastein,
Dorfgastein
Sat, 23.08.2025
10:00 o'clock


30th Anniversary of the Harvest Festival – Grand Opening in Dorfgastein

Topics: Höst | Bauernherbst

Information about the Event:

The Anniversary Opening of the 30th State-Wide Harvest Festival, Held Under the Motto "G’sungen & G’spielt", will Take Place this year in Dorfgastein.


On Saturday, August 23, a celebration of tradition, musical diversity, and the joy of life awaits.

At 10:00 AM, the official opening of the Salzburg Harvest Festival begins – with the grand parade as the undisputed highlight of the weekend!
Magnificently decorated floats, proud horseback riders, four marching bands, numerous local associations, and honorary guests from past decades will parade through the village street, showcasing the rich diversity of the region.

Following the opening speeches, the ceremonial beer tapping will take place, followed by a lively morning pint celebration with performances by four music bands.

Program:

Morning Pint Music (Frühschoppen)
12:00–2:30 PM   Römerplatz: Bürgermusikkapelle Bad Gastein
                           Kirchplatz: Embacher Böhmische
                           Gemeindepark: U-14 Musi
                           Alte Straße: Trachtenmusikkapelle Bad Hofgastein

3:00–6:00 PM
Various folk music groups performing along the village street:
Silberkrugmusi, Toiwärts Musi, Auhäusl Musi, Die Freunde, Gasteiner Tanzlmusi

From 7:00 PM:

  • Römerplatz: Die Gruppe Gastein

  • Kirchplatz: Erotik Echo Ebenau & Steinbauer Max

  • Gemeindepark: Die Alpenpiraten

  • Alte Straße: Dorfbrasserie

A varied supporting program offers entertainment and fun for all ages:

  • Impressive agricultural machinery exhibition

  • Traditional mowing competition

  • Craft and market stalls

  • Culinary specialties & children’s program

Delicious regional dishes and traditional specialties ensure there’s plenty to enjoy throughout both festival days.

For younger guests, a colorful children’s program will be available on both days – featuring a climbing mountain, carousel, bungee trampoline, craft stations, and much more.


Links

Venue
Tourismusverband Dorfgastein
Dorfstraße 1
5632 Dorfgastein, AT