Harvest Festival at the Museum of Tyrolean Farmhouses

Harvest Festival at the Museum of Tyrolean Farmhouses

The "Kirchtag" is held annually, originally on the church foundation anniversary, which was generally also in honour of the patron saint. Later the festivities were held in the autumn to co-inside with Harvest Festival celebrations.

The day starts with a field Mass which many holiday guests as well as locals take part in. Displays of traditional handicraft such as pottery, wrought iron forging (blacksmith), basket weaving, feather quill stitching and more can be seen.

And of course culinary traditions are also upheld. At every farm, specialities from the respective Tyrolean region are prepared (i.e. Kasspatzln [Tyrolean pasta speciality with cheese], Kirchtagskrapfen [Tyrolean type of doughnut],...).

Harvest Festival programme

9:30 a.m.
Festive parade with guests of honour, various brass bands, the Schützenkompanie Kramsach, the „Wildschönauer Sturmlöda”, the „Kasedlfrauen“ and visitors. 

10:00 a.m.
Celebratory Mass
followed by the official opening

The events following the opening ceremony include concerts given by various bands, the Alphorn blowers from Angath and handicraft demonstrations. Inside the various farmhouses there will be music, song and various Tyrolean specialities to be found.

Event information:

• Admission fee € 12.00 per person, children under 15 have free admission!
• The net proceeds will go towards maintaining the museum and it's exhibits
• The event will be held in all weathers, although weather-related restrictions are possible. Subject to change!
• Please note: the Alpbachtal Card is not valid for this event!