Folklore Associations' Annual Event
Trachtenfest, 2nd Sunday in July: At 6:00 in the morning, the Christmas shooters start the day off with a bang (or several). Berchtesgaden has numerous local folklore associations (17 Christmas shooter's clubs and 9 folkloric associations), some of which were founded around the turn of the century. The members, dedicated to the preservation of customs and traditions, have held this annual event since 1950.