Tuesday, 25 August 2009

This week-end, it is the Drachselsried Kirwa

From Friday 28th till Monday 31st August, the well known Drachselsried Kirwa, or festival is held. Saturday is market day, (from 7.30 until about 14.00), see you there.

Drachsi

Monday, 17 August 2009

Blachendorf Giggerl-Fest

The next village to Drachselsried holds a small Fest every year at this time, at the Drachselsried "Ebene" The club which organised the Fest is called the "Geflügelzuchtverein Blachendorf" a breeding club for chickens and ducks. The beer was good and the home made cakes, the best.

Sunday, 16 August 2009

Viechtach Volksfest 15th August

Text and images shortly from the Viechtacher Volksfest 2009

Saturday, 8 August 2009

Drachselsried Kirwa this month

The biggest festival in Drachselsried is held this month. The highlights are the processions and the market on the Saturday. Get there early as thousands of visitors are expected. Drachselsried also has 2 breweries so you will not go thirsty. The dates to remember, Friday August 28th until Monday August 31st. See you there.

Friday, 17 July 2009

Bayerischer Wald

I heard on a day trip this week, that the Bayerischer Wald is 350 million years old, the Alps are only 50 million years old. Now I know why it is such a wonderful place.

Pete

Sunday, 5 July 2009

Today is the big day for Arnbruck

The weather starts fine with a hazy mist covering the village of Drachselsried. The first thing to do is take photographs of the Zellertaler Weinfreunde wagon. This is drawn by 4 horses and takes it's place in the Arnbruck Historical Procession, celebrating it's 800 birthday. Pictures to be added later.

Sunday, 28 June 2009

One week to go for the Arnbruck Birthday Procession

On July 5th at 14.00pm the Historical Procession to celebrate Arnbruck's 800 Birthday starts. With more than 1,000 people involved, 72 groups, 100 horses, 40 decorated floats, 10 music groups.

More to be added shortly