Otterberg Spring Festival

The historic festival is held in front of the monumental abbey church, surrounded by half-timbered houses of the 17^th and 18^th century. It starts with the coronation of the spring queen accompanied by musical entertainment on Saturday at 7 p.m. Afterwards visitors are invited to an enjoyable evening with live music by “Sergeant”, a regionally well-known band performing from 8.30 p.m. The highlight of the event is the historic and colorful parade leading along the main street at 1 p.m. on Sunday. More than 1,000 participants take part. After the parade the festival continues with a social gathering in the woods at “Waldfestplatz”, which is located approx. 3 kilometers outside the boundaries of the town. Visitors can either walk to that place or take the free shuttle bus that operates every half an hour. A music program, food and beverages are provided from 3 p.m. Children can enjoy pony riding. On Monday the spring fest starts with a march leading to “Waldfestplatz” in the woods. Meeting point is the city hall (Hauptstraße 27, 67697 Otterberg) at 2 p.m. All guests are invited to join in the walk and celebrate ones again. Brass music is presented. The festival ends at 6:30 p.m. with a closing procession from the woods back to town.