Dirndltaler Festival Weekend – An annual highlight in the Pielachtal

What's it about?

Every year on the last weekend of September, the Pielachtal celebrates its most famous and beloved event: the Dirndltaler Festival Weekend. Dedicated to the bright red Dirndl fruit – the cornelian cherry – locals and guests come together to celebrate the traditional Dirndl harvest and regional culture.A festival that inspiresThe Dirndltaler Festival Weekend is one of the largest events in the region and attracts numerous visitors every year. People from near and far flock to the Dirndltal to experience the unique atmosphere, regional specialties, and genuine Mostviertel festival culture.Whether it's the Dirndlkirtag (traditional fair) or the harvest festival – every year guests can expect a great event that uniquely combines tradition, enjoyment, and community.Sustainable & convenient travelBy presenting a day ticket, visitors not only receive one-time entry to the Dirndltaler Festival Weekend but also one-time train travel to and from the festival grounds with the Mariazellerbahn.This makes travel comfortable, traffic-free, and environmentally friendly – in line with the nature-loving Pielachtal.A festival that travelsA special feature of the festival weekend is its annually changing location. Each municipality in the Pielachtal gets the opportunity to host the festival once – and presents itself from its best side. Thus, the Dirndltaler Festival Weekend becomes a new experience every year, characterized by individual program points, regional specialties, and lovingly designed market areas.Enjoyment, craftsmanship & traditionWhether handmade Dirndl products, culinary delights from the valley, traditional craftsmanship, or music from the region: The festival weekend offers a diverse program for all ages. Numerous producers present the variety of the Dirndl fruit – from sweet spreads to Dirndl liqueurs and innovative specialties.Encounter in the heart of the PielachtalThe Dirndltaler Festival Weekend is much more than just a harvest festival. It is a place of encounter where people come together to celebrate, enjoy, and share the peculiarities of their homeland. The atmosphere is characterized by warmth, hospitality, and regional pride.Save the date!For all who want to experience the Pielachtal and its traditional Dirndl culture, the festival weekend is a fixed date in the annual calendar:Always on the last weekend of September – every year in a different municipality of the Pielachtal.

Where?

Rabenstein an der Pielach

Organiser: Regionalbüro Pielachtal | Marktplatz 7 | 3203 Rabenstein