Bauernherbst kick-off

Sonnblick adorns new Rauris dirndl aprons

Rauris dirndl splendor: the new aprons were designed for the start of the farmers' autumn.(Bild: Markus Tschepp)

The Salzburg Harvest Festival starts on August 24th with an opening in Rauris. In its 29th edition, 2000 events await at a total of 76 locations. Motto: When traditional costumes go on a world tour. 

"The Sonnblick shapes us. It is iconic for Rauris," says Romèny Evers from the Bildsprache association about the idea of designing a dirndl apron. As a passionate photographer, she provides the motif. "An absolute eye-catcher," say fans ahead of the Bauernherbst kick-off, which will be celebrated in Rauris on August 24 with dancing, crafts and much more. The children from the Heimatgruppe are ready: "We're delighted to be performing," say Alex, Andreas and Kilian.

Traditional costume is an expression of individual regional identity and connects people across borders.

Maximilian Gössl, Gössl Trachten

The motto of the 29th Bauernherbst in Salzburg is "Tracht around the World". The Samer family from Rauris show an example with a particularly long tradition: "My lederhosen are 150 years old," Christian Silbergasser proudly reported at the program presentation. The Samer were already transporting goods across the Alps in the Middle Ages.

Harvest festival is an important economic driver
In its 29 years of existence, the Harvest Festival has developed into an economic driver. The gates to the rural world open every year in the fall. Delicacies are proudly served up.

A total of 2000 events await guests and locals this year - from the legendary strudel festival in Mittersill to cattle drives, farm hikes and harvest thanksgiving.