Mills festival 2024

Almost everyone knows the famous children's song: "The mill clatters by the rustling brook – Clippity Clapp!" – This year the mills are clattering again in Ebenau! On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the "Waschlmühle" in Ebenau will host the lively mill festival, celebrating its 11th edition.

The official start is at 9 a.m. with the opening shooting of the Prangerschützen Ebenau. Afterwards, a diverse program awaits visitors. Among other events, there will be a morning pint with the traditional music band of Ebenau, a performance by the folk costume association, air rifle shooting with a prize draw, and milling demonstrations at the "Waschlmühle." There is also a colorful children's program planned for the little guests – bouncy castle and target spraying at the festival tent, gingerbread decorating, crafting of waterwheels, children's guided tour along the fairy tale path…

Additionally, there will be carriage rides to the "Natural Monument Plötz" and to the "Pertillmühle." The "Natural Monument Plötz," which is also great for hiking, and the surrounding area of Ebenau will have the mills open for visits. Various music groups will perform at the mills. The "Museum im Fürstenstöckl" will also be open for guided tours. The local innkeepers and associations will ensure that guests are well-fed with delicious treats.

The festival program in detail:
9 a.m. festival mass at the Waschlmühle and opening shooting event by the Ebenauer Prangerschützen
Following that, morning pint with the music band Ebenau
11 & 3 p.m. guided tour of the Museum im Fürstenstöckl, meeting point at the Waschlmühle
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. crafting of waterwheels at the Waschlmühle
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. milling demonstrations at the Waschlmühle
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. open singing with the "Rund ums Jahr" choir at the Pertillmühle
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. gingerbread water wheels decorating at the Padinger confectionery by the municipal office
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. children's guided tour along the fairy tale path on the theme of hunting, meeting point at the Waschlmühle
1 p.m. & 3 p.m. performance by the folk costume association Ebenau at the Plötz (parking)
2 p.m. guided tour of the historical tunnel, meeting point at the Waschlmühle
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. air rifle shooting with prize draw at the fire station
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. stories for children at the Waschlmühle

Concerts at the Waschlmühle (fire station):

1 p.m. Ebenauer Dance Music
from 6 p.m. EEE - Erotik Echo Ebenau


Furthermore: bouncy castle at the festival tent & horse-drawn carriage to the Natural Monument Plötz & to the Pertillmühle

Mills have always been of great importance to Ebenau, as grain cultivation played a significant role in the self-sufficient farming economy of the area. The first references to a mill date back to 1336. Since the beginning of the 1960s, grain cultivation has practically disappeared due to the specialization in grassland, dairy, and cattle farming. Nevertheless, the mills have been well preserved or restored over time and can be visited on selected occasions, such as the mill festival on August 15. There are also demonstration events where the mills can be operated and admired, upon prior registration. The mill circular hiking trail invites exploration, starting at the Waschlmühle, leading to the Natural Monument Plötz.

Admission to the mill festival in Ebenau is free; alternative date in case of bad weather: Sunday, August 16, 2026.