Vaihingen an der Enz – Vaihinger Maientag 2027
What to expect
Vaihinger Maientag 2027 takes place in Vaihingen an der Enz from Friday, 14 May to Tuesday, 18 May 2027. The town invites you to its traditional festival on these days. The Maientag also brings together the town's history and a festival for its residents and visitors.
Vaihinger Maientag 2027: Date and festival site
The Maientag is one of the town's regular events. The town has already announced the dates for 2027. A funfair is traditionally held at the Egelsee festival site. The festivities also extend to parts of the town centre. However, the detailed site plan and full programme for 2027 have not yet been released.
If you come with family or friends, you can combine your visit with a walk around Vaihingen. Previous editions have featured rides and stalls at Egelsee. The specific attractions taking part in 2027 have not yet been announced. We therefore cannot list any past attractions as confirmed participants.
From a school festival to a town festival
The town describes the Maientag as its oldest secular festival. Its roots lie in a school festival that may have originated around 1400 in connection with the Latin school. Pupils and teachers walked to Egelsee, where games and dancing were the focus.
For example, the paper run was one of the activities, and valuable writing paper could be won. Participants also carried green branches back to the town. By the 18 century at the latest, this had developed into a festival for the whole community. This history therefore remains an important part of the Maientag's identity.
Vaihinger Maientag 2027: Programme and opening times
According to the town, the programme booklet for 2027 is expected to be available from March 2027. Details of individual events and their times have therefore not yet been released. Full opening times for the funfair for 2027 have also not yet been published. Check the latest version of the programme before you travel.
Previous editions have featured other festival areas alongside the funfair. For example, a wine village was held at Egelsee. The forthcoming programme will confirm which activities actually take place in 2027. You should also check current announcements for admission and individual prices.
Getting to Egelsee
The Egelsee festival site is in the area of Walter-de-Pay-Straße in Vaihingen an der Enz. For your journey, it is best to check the latest bus and train services. If you are driving, look out for possible road closures and use designated parking areas. A specific traffic plan for 2027 is not yet available.
The Town of Vaihingen an der Enz will publish the confirmed dates and further information later. You can also find more dates in the funfair calendar.
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When does Vaihinger Maientag 2027 take place?
The town gives the dates as Friday, 14 May, to Tuesday, 18 May 2027.
Where does the Maientag take place?
The festivities are spread across Vaihingen an der Enz. The Egelsee festival site is in the area of Walter-de-Pay-Straße.
When will the programme be released?
The town is expected to make the programme booklet for 2027 available from March 2027.
Which rides will be there in 2027?
A confirmed list of rides for 2027 has not yet been published.
What are the opening hours?
Full official opening times for the funfair for 2027 are not yet available.
How much is admission?
Confirmed admission and individual prices for 2027 have not yet been published.
Where does the tradition come from?
According to the town, the Maientag originated as a school festival that may have begun around 1400.
