Heavy rain is overwhelming the festival, but organizers are content with the situation
2025 Waldsommer Folk Festival Shines Despite Ten Days of Continuous Rain
The 2025 Waldsommer folk festival in Geretsried proved to be a resilient and popular event, attracting a large and enthusiastic audience despite ten days of continuous rain.
At the heart of the festival's success was the festival tent operator, Andreas Krems, a Munich native with extensive experience as a showman. His expertise was evident in the well-organized indoor and covered activities, which allowed the spirit of the folk celebrations to shine through the wet weather.
The opening parade of the festival, with a record number of 1500 participants, set the tone for the event, and the first evening saw a serving of traditional Oktoberfest delicacies, including beer, chicken, and other local favourites.
As the festival progressed, the tent was filled with a large, young, and enthusiastic audience on Friday when the band "Merged" played. Showmen visiting the festival, such as Silvia Zettl, Heino Bürstlein, and Günter Bretz, were satisfied with their experience and expressed a desire to return.
Despite the challenging weather conditions, the festival's cozy atmosphere was much appreciated by visitors. The community's positive attitude, the quality of the music and cultural performances, and the organizers' efforts to keep the festival enjoyable were all highlights of the feedback received.
Business was "patchy" during the day, except for Monday when traditional entertainment was provided for seniors. However, the tent was full on the Italian evening, the day of businesses and associations, and on Saturday.
Overall, the response to the 2025 Waldsommer folk festival was enthusiastic, reflecting the festival’s reputation as a cherished local tradition that thrives regardless of the weather. The event served as a testament to the community's resilience and the organizers' dedication to providing a memorable experience for all.
The weather during the 2025 Waldsommer folk festival was challenging, with ten days of continuous rain, but it didn't dampen the spirits of the festivalgoers. Despite the rain, the festival tent operator, Andreas Krems, arranged well-organized indoor and covered activities, allowing the event to remain enjoyable and festive.
