📜 Drachenstich-Festspiele is Germany's oldest folk play, performed since 1590 in Furth im Wald. It features a dramatic public drama where the world's largest walking robot dragon, Tradinno, is slain. 🔍 The festival involves over a thousand locals in historical costumes and 250 horses. # Why Go 🐉 Witness Tradinno, the world's largest walking robot dragon. 🎭 Experience a historical festival with costumed locals and horses. 🏰 Explore Furth im Wald, known as "The City of Dragons," with dragon-themed art. 🎉 Enjoy a historical parade, children's festival, and medieval market (Cave Gladium). # Why Avoid ☔ Open-air event, tribunes are not covered, umbrellas not allowed. 🚫 Dogs not permitted on tribunes during the play. 📸 Filming and photography forbidden during the play performance. # Tips 🗓️ The main festival takes place during the second week of August. 🎟️ Purchase tickets online for convenience and to avoid fees for printing. 🚶 Visit the Dragon Museum and Tradinno's lair (Drachenhöhle) during summer months if you can't make the festival. # Cost 💰 Play: Children (4-14) and severely disabled receive a 6€ discount. Groups get every 16th ticket free. 💰 Parade: Roadside entry 5€ (adults), 3€ (children 4-14). Tribune prices to be announced. # Hours 🕒 Festival runs from July 31 to August 16, 2026. 🕒 Historical Parade: Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 2 PM. 🕒 Children's Festival: August 15 & 16, 2026, at 1:30 PM. 🕒 Cave Gladium (Medieval Market): August 14-16, 2026. # 🅿️ Parking Numerous free and paid parking options available for cars and buses.