Rupertifest
When festively decorated cows parade through the village, regional specialities smell and folk music fills the town, then it's Rupertifest in Flachau. The traditional farmers' market with handicrafts, local products and authentic folk culture makes the day an experience for the whole family. Musical entertainment and culinary delights are well catered for – just as is customary here.
Highlights of the Rupertifest 2025
The programme
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Traditional farmers' market | from 10.00 am
With craft demonstrations, sale of genuine farmer specialities, art and natural products
Opening of the festival | from 11:00 am
With the ceremonial arrival of the Stiegl beer carriage and traditional beer tapping
Presentation of a traditional cattle drive | 12.00 noon
with festively decorated cows, horses and small animals with a depiction of rural life, themed, traditional horse-drawn carriages and hunting carts.
Food and entertainment with regional and local mood music, as is our custom, will be provided.
- Music programme: Tauernwind from 10:00 - 15:00 | Roßbrond Musikanten from 15:00
- Children's programme: pony rides, petting zoo. Braided hairstyles with Christina & team
- Further highlights: Air rifle shooting range, auction of the Jagdhof maypole, entertainment games.
Rupert & Ruperta celebrate their name day!
There's a little name day surprise for everyone called Rupert or Ruperta for Rupertifest. Do you know someone with this name? Then be sure to spread the word - there's something nice waiting!
Origins of the Rupertifest
The Rupertifest celebrates Saint Rupert of Salzburg – the first bishop of Salzburg and patron saint of the city and province. Born in Worms around 650, Rupert came to Bavaria as a missionary and, around 696, received the Roman settlement of Juvavum from Duke Theodo, from which today's Salzburg developed. He founded the Benedictine convent of Nonnberg and the Archdiocese of St. Peter, thereby shaping the cultural and spiritual development of the region. His feast day on 24 September is still a regional holiday in Salzburg today – and is celebrated with music, tradition, cuisine and cheerful gatherings at the Rupertifest.