Family festival people in the castle: children, music and magic in Groß-Gerau!

Family festival people in the castle: children, music and magic in Groß-Gerau!

From August 22nd to August 24, 2025, the Groß-Gerauer Schloss Dornberg turns into a lively festival mile for young and old. The “Volk in the Castle” festival promises a colorful program that was specially designed for the youngest guests and their families. As rheinmainverlag.de on Saturday and Sunday is on children who will experience numerous activities and appearances.

The appearance of the children's band de Breaks on Saturday from 4 p.m. The four talented young musicians between the ages of 10 and 14 have already attracted curious looks in television programs such as "The Voice Kids" and "The Doll Stars". They offer a mixture of their own songs and cover versions that you present in your unique Breaksmanian.

diverse entertainment offer

The festival is also enriched by the artistic street theater "Floristik Fantastik", which will be performed on Saturday and Sunday. The performance changes between musical numbers and artistic insoles. Human conflicts are humorously presented here, with a rope dance, partner acrobatics and juggling. A special highlight is the integration of a third actor from the audience.

On Sunday, the little festival goers can take action at 2:30 p.m. at a children's mithmach concert party with Marie and Sally from the Donikkl Crew. This event was awarded the German Children's Music Award and offers the children the opportunity to dance, sing and participate.

• crèche nest refugees e. V. offers face painting in the play garden.
• rita Wiebe modeled balloon figures for the children.
• The club time-out with games like giant jenga and throwing games ensures varied childcare.
• A protected wrap and still zone is available to freshly baked parents and their babies.

Entry to all program items of the festival is free, so everyone has the opportunity to use the offers. The festival opens on Friday, August 22nd, at 5 p.m., on Saturday at 3 p.m. and on Sunday at 11 a.m. As part of the cultural summer of South Hesse, the event is funded by the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art.

musical highlights and young talents

Not only for children, but also for all music lovers, there is an extensive music program on the festival weekend. As Krengg.de will delight the Norwegian band Kakkmaddafakka with its energetic live shows. In addition to new songs, the band will also present classics such as "Forever Alone" and "Restless". The Latin American rock band Doctor Krapula, the punk, cumbia, ska, hip-hop and reggae, will also be on stage.

In addition, the British folk punk band Skinny Lister, who appeared at the festival in 2017, will be represented again. The music group The Music Monks, known for their tribute shows for Seeed and Peter Fox, is also expected. An extensive children's program and a cabaret conference are expanding the offer of the festival and promise entertainment for all ages.

The organizers of “Volk im Schloss” have put together a creative and varied program that will take visitors into the world of music and entertainment. Further information is available on the official website www.volk-im-schloss.de as well as on social media.