Augsburg Autumn Fair 2026: 17 Days of Folk Festival Magic in Augsburg

Event: Augsburg Autumn Fair 2026 in Plärrergelände, 86153 Augsburg on 28. August 2026

Date and Time

28. August 2026 10:30

Location

Augsburg
86 Augsburg, Germany

Price

Free

About this Event

Festivals

Mood

Festive

Venue Type

Outside

Swabia's largest folk festival returns: The Augsburg Autumn Fair 2026

The Augsburg Autumn Fair 2026 will bring back that special festival atmosphere to Augsburg from August 28 to September 13, 2026, which has delighted generations between the Ferris wheel, rides, festival tents, and Bavarian delicacies. The folk festival is considered the largest in Bavarian Swabia and attracts up to 1.2 million visitors per year according to official figures. ([augsburger-plaerrer.de](https://augsburger-plaerrer.de/))

Tradition you can feel

Strolling through the fairgrounds in Oberhausen offers more than just a classic folk festival: the fair connects history and present, family afternoons and evening moods, nostalgia and speed. The city of Augsburg locates the event at the fairgrounds in 86153 Augsburg; historically, the tradition dates back to the 19th century when the festival was reorganized on the Kleine Exerzierplatz in 1878. ([augsburg.de](https://www.augsburg.de/freizeit/feste-und-maerkte/plaerrer/))

Rides, festival tents, and a true multi-day experience

The Autumn Fair 2026 focuses on proven classics and new rides. The official pages announce a varied program for young and old, from adrenaline on the attractions to a sociable atmosphere in the festival tents. Tables can only be reserved directly with the large festival tent operators, not through the festival website itself. ([augsburger-plaerrer.de](https://augsburger-plaerrer.de/))

Arrival, parking, and barrier-free access

For arrival, the city of Augsburg recommends the tram; line 4 stops at Plärrer station. At the same time, there are only a few parking spaces, making public transport the stress-free choice. The fair is also organized to be barrier-free and provides information on toilets and access controls. ([augsburg.de](https://www.augsburg.de/leichte-sprache/kultur/plaerrer))

Festival organization and atmosphere

The organizer is the city of Augsburg, implemented in collaboration with showmen and festival hosts. The fair stands for a developed community feeling, for family moments in the afternoon, for music, food, and fun rides, and for festival organization that focuses on tradition, safety, and visitor friendliness. Only showmen's businesses are officially allowed on the grounds. ([augsburg.de](https://www.augsburg.de/freizeit/feste-und-maerkte/plaerrer/))

Conclusion

The Augsburg Autumn Fair 2026 promises a lively multi-day experience with folk festival character, strong tradition, and plenty of room for shared moments. If you want to experience Augsburg in late summer in its loudest, liveliest, and warmest side, you should visit the festival live. ([augsburger-plaerrer.de](https://augsburger-plaerrer.de/))

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