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95. Barbarafeier

Name: 95. Barbarafeier
Start: 2026-11-28T16:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-28T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Treffpunkt: Barbarasäle Vordernberg

Saturday 28 November · 16:00Treffpunkt: Barbarasäle Vordernberg · steiermark

What's it about?

A celebration in the spirit of mining tradition: On Saturday, November 28, 2026, the miners from Vordernberg invite to the 95th Barbarafeier at the Barbarasäle Vordernberg. With ceremonial rites, lived customs, and musical accompaniment, the patron saint of miners, Saint Barbara, is honored. The festivities begin at 4:00 PM with the arrival of the honored guests at the Barbarasäle. At 4:45 PM, the traditional Barbara procession sets out towards the parish church. There, at 5:00 PM, the solemn Barbara High Mass will take place with the exposition of the relic of Saint Barbara. Another highlight follows at 6:00 PM with the impressive mountain parade and the flag procession into Radwerk IV. Afterwards, the Barbarafeier begins at 7:00 PM in the Barbarasäle. The evening's main events include the traditional leather jump according to mining customs and the tapping of the new Barbarabier (Saint Barbara beer) by the Göss brewery. For special G...