Festive morning pint: Liebenfels fire department impresses with suckling pig

Festive morning pint: Liebenfels fire department impresses with suckling pig

On September 10, 2025, the Liebenfels Volunteer Fire Department celebrated a colorful and sociable festival that not only captivated the uniformed helpers, but also the entire community. In the morning, numerous visitors were gathered in the armory, where a traditional morning pint was celebrated with a festive field mass and the ceremonial pump consecration. It was a day full of music, cuisine and a sense of community that highlighted the importance of such events.

The guests were treated to a diverse culinary offering. Freshly grilled suckling pig, Wiener schnitzel and cheese noodles ensured that no one had to empty their stomachs. As meinkreis.at reports, it wasn't just the food that created a good atmosphere; the live music entertained those in attendance and added to the convivial atmosphere of the day. Many fire brigade helpers were active in the kitchen and service and made the festival a success.

Celebrity guests and celebrating together

The presence of several prominent guests was particularly pleasing, including Mayor Klaus Köchl, Deputy Mayor Martin Weiss and Federal Councilor Sandra Lassnig. The festival shows how important such traditional events are for the region and the fire service. The fire department in Liebenfels knows how to maintain traditions and at the same time promote social cohesion.

The morning pint events organized by the volunteer fire department in Ebenthal are similarly popular, and they hosted a fun festival on June 1, 2025. There, too, the focus is on social gatherings and regional cuisine. Live music from the South Carinthian Bohemian and a children's program with a bouncy castle and face painting rounded off the offer. Commander Christian Rebernig emphasizes that such events pursue an important goal: to create a convivial Sunday in the best atmosphere. 5min.at emphasizes that the fire brigade festivals are an important part of the fire brigade culture.

Economic importance of fire brigade festivals

There are a total of 45 volunteer fire departments in the Völkermarkt district that regularly organize festivals. These events are not only a place for togetherness, but also contribute to the regional economy. As the Kleine Zeitung describes, fire brigade festivals attract visitors and use local products, which is beneficial for the local economy. The income from the festivals is essential for the operation of the fire brigades, flows into the purchase of equipment and vehicles and helps to maintain the fire service in the region.

All in all, the festival in Liebenfels was a successful example of how fire brigade festivals not only maintain traditions, but also offer a platform for social gatherings and at the same time make an important contribution to the region's economic stability.