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Bamberg’s Sandkerwa Opens for 75th Year as Duck Race Returns Saturday

Organizers expect about 200,000 visitors, with evening entry badges in force.

Sandkerwa-Geheimtipps: Die beschaulichsten Ecken auf dem Mega-Volksfest
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Endlich wieder Sandkerwa!
Bamberger Sandkerwa 2023 eröffnet: Massen strömen in die Altstadt - so war der erste Tag

Overview

  • The five-day festival runs August 21–25 across Bamberg’s Altstadt, marking its 75th edition with crowds projected around 200,000.
  • After more than a decade away, the Entenrennen on the Regnitz returns Saturday, with €4 number-matched tickets funding regional social projects.
  • Core program highlights include youth events Saturday, the 71st Fischerstechen on Sunday at 15:00, and a music-scored fireworks finale Monday at 22:00.
  • Entry control applies daily from 18:00 for visitors over 14 via a festabzeichen (€6 for all days or €3 per day), and bicycles are not allowed on the grounds after 20:00.
  • The Sandkerwa-Express shuttle operates Friday and Saturday with some regular bus disruptions, and Deputy Mayor Jonas Glüsenkamp tends bar Thursday and Monday to raise donations for Freund statt fremd.