On 16.06.1705 an effigy of Mother Mary was brought to the Catholic parish church in Bodenmais from Maisried (Böbrach), as a present from the Bavarian princes to the miners of Bodenmais. It is said that on this day a weather miracle occurred, so the Bodenmaiser celebrate this occurrence every year on Benno day (16.06.) with a big local festival. A wide variety of entertainment is offered in the festival marquee, where locals and guests get together. From popular Bavarian music and traditional brass band music to party sound, there really is something offered for everyone and all age groups.
But of course, a festival wouldn’t be a festival without numerous funfair rides, booths and attractions. The attractions remain of course the same as every year during the Benno festival.

Festival program:

Thursday, 16.06.2011:

17.30 A stand concert from the Miners Association Band at the market place

18.00 The grand opening of the festival with a procession of the festival committee
and association delegates, marching down to the festival grounds

19.00 Great music from the top band “Die Schmalzler”

Friday, 17.06.2011:

15.00 The funfair is open

19.00 Great music from the top band “Trixi und die Partylöwen”
Funfair music for young and old

- Youth Day -

Saturday, 18.06.2011:

15.00 The funfair is open

19.00 Bavarian brass music from the Rißbachtaler brass band

- Associations and Businesses Day -

Sunday, 19.06.2011:

08.30 Church procession

09.00 A church service to commemorate the propagation of
the Mother Mary effigy. Procession through Bodenmais

15.00 The funfair is open

15.00 - 19.00 “Bavarian played Styrian“ Young talented musicians from our region entertain you with the Styrian accordion.
Highlight: Performance of the Styrian accordion double
World Champion Michael Rettig

19.00 Great music provided by the “Norekrainer“

- Holidaymakers Day -

Monday, 20.06.2011:

14.00 – 18.00 Grand Children’s Day – with reduced ride charges and
non-alcoholic drinks for children 1€
Bodenmaiser Elderly Day (over 70‘s) with free catering
Musical accompaniment with the “Woipertinger” Thomas Grotz

19.00 Great music provided by the “Bergratzn”

- Towns and Communities Day -

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