Festival weekend full of highlights: celebrate 1250 years of Großeicholzheim!
Discover the exciting weekend in the Odenwaldkreis: festivals, concerts and traditional celebrations from June 27th to 29th, 2025.

Festival weekend full of highlights: celebrate 1250 years of Großeicholzheim!
There is a wealth of colorful events on the program in the Neckar-Odenwald district next weekend. From festivals celebrating local culture to sporting highlights - there is something for everyone. The town band and the St. Oswald church music support association invite you to an exciting **pre-summer festival in Buchen**. At the rock night on Friday, the bands “Valine Vibe” and “Still Riot” ensure the best atmosphere. Saturday begins with a traditional beer tapping at 4:30 p.m., followed by performances by the Eberstadt music association and the city band on the stone stage. And on Sunday? There will be a morning pint at 11:15 a.m. before the youth band and youth choir take the stage at 2:00 p.m. and bring the festival to a close with the city band.
Another highlight is the **1250th anniversary celebration in Großeicholzheim**, which takes place from Friday to Sunday. Here, ten local clubs have founded a special “event company” to organize this important anniversary celebration. On Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. the ceremony and a local evening will take place in the Schlossgartenhalle. Those interested can look forward to a festive and eventful weekend, the proceeds of which will benefit the clubs involved. The clubs range from **SV Großeicholzheim 1921 e.V.** to the **Primary School Support Association** and thus ensure broad cultural representation.
Diverse events and activities
It's not just music in Buchen: there is also a **horse riding tournament** taking place from Saturday to Sunday. Sports enthusiasts can look forward to dressage and jumping tests, while an exciting “Jump and Run” tournament awaits the younger participants on Sunday at 4 p.m. Pony rides for the little ones and a Mallorca lounge bar round off the offer.
The **Young Podium** will be held in Mosbach on Sunday at 5:00 p.m., where young talents from the music school will present their skills - admission is free. The **Johannes-Diakonie** also invites you to a summer festival on Sunday from 10:30 a.m., which begins with a church service and offers an entertaining program from 12:00 p.m. At the same time, as part of “Music at Market Time” on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the collegiate church, you will be invited to the sound of trombones.
Tradition meets modernity
The historical city tour in Mosbach on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. offers an exciting look back at “Mosbach 50 years ago and today”. The **Nature Park Market** in Elztal-Auerbach on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. will also offer an attractive range with 45 vendors.
In addition to these highlights, there are numerous other events: from the **Schützenfest in Osterburken**, to a **Cherry Festival in Neunkirchen**, to a **Women's flea market in Haßmersheim**. The **Culture and Brewery Festival in Hochhausen** also brings regional highlights from the cultural world with an open-air cinema and concerts. And for all animal lovers, the **Festival of Dog Lovers in Hüffenhardt** is on the program - a festival that combines animal joy with lunch and dog racing.
There is even more information about the events in the Neckar-Odenwald district rnz.de. The celebrations in Großeicholzheim are also on the website sv-grosseicholzheim.de presented in detail. Events like these are not only a chance for socializing, but also help strengthen the region's cultural identity and promote economic prosperity, as on german.events is described.