Invitation to Hayner Burgfest 2011

Background Infomation

In Dreieichenhain (located between Frankfurt and Darmstadt) one of the last historical cities in the Rhein-Main-Region the Hayner Burgfest is celebrated every year on the 2nd weekend in September. The ruins of the castle and the old city centre built the perfect ambiance for this famous mediaeval event.

Focus

This year’s motto is ‘Charivari – folly and jugglery’ will bring extreme fun and amusement to the Hayner Burgfest.

Opening Hours

Friday, 9. September 2011: 16.00 to 23.00 h
Saturday, 10. September 2011: 13.00 to 23.00 h
Sunday, 11. September 2011: 11.00 to 19.00 h

Highlights

Daily concerts with famous medieval bands	Friday, 6.30 p.m.
(FR: Feuerschwanz + Filia Irata, SA: Schelmisch	Saturday, 8.15 p.m.
SU: Caput Draconis)	Sunday, 5 p.m.

‘The imp of Hayn’	Saturday, 3.30 + 5.45 p.m.
A love story with rapid swordplay v Sunday, 1.30 + 4.00 p.m.

Swinging flags with ‘Gruppo Sorico e Sbandieratori’	Saturday, 2.45, 5.00 + 7.15p.m.
from Tuscany, Italy	Sunday, 12.00 p.m.

The real tale of the ‘Nibelungen’	Saturday, 7.00 p.m.
A funny and musical interpretation of the famous heroic saga

‘Sparkling fire’	Saturday, 10.00 p.m.
A spectacular fire and dance show

Dreieichenhain and Tuscany – two countries and two	Sunday, 3.00 p.m.
types of flags will be swung together

‘Tavernenspiel’ – the big final of all jugglers and artists	Saturday, 6.30 p.m.
	Sunday, 4.00 p.m.

How to reach Dreieichenhain

Dreieichenhain is located in the triangel of Frankfurt/Main, Darmstadt and Offenbach/Main. There is a direct connection to the Motorways A3 (Cologne-Munich), A5 (Basel-Hamburg) and A661 (Egelsbach- Oberursel).

Please notice that there is no parking area near the ruin of castle and that parking in the historical city centre is only allowed for residents. With public transport you can reach Dreieichenhain with the S3 or S4 to ‘Dreieich-Buchschlag’ and change to the ‘Dreieichbahn’ (regional train 61) to Dreieichenhain Bahnhof, or you take the bus OF-64 to ‘Dreieichenhain Rathaus’.

Tickets bought in advance can also be used for public transport.

Admission

Day: 10,50 €uro
Weekend (3 days): 17,50- €uro
Children younger than 12 years free
Historical dressed 7,50 € per day, 11,50 € per weekend

Number of booths

Mediveal market ‚Herrenborn’ more than 100
Fabulous market about 15
Hospitality aerea about 10
Additionally there are medieval camps and the tournament area

Number of participants

About 500 mediveal people
About 300 volunteers of local societies and clubs