Donkey race in Teisendorf: Apollo 13 wins in the turbulent final!

Donkey race in Teisendorf: Apollo 13 wins in the turbulent final!

On June 8, 2025, the 23rd donkey race took place as part of the beer tent week in Holzhausen near Teisendorf. The event, which is under the motto "Animal protection is top priority", once again attracted numerous spectators who were pushing around the course to observe the exciting competitions. Moderator Ludwig Pastötter presented the participating donkeys during the race and reported on their properties and origin. Among the nine donkeys, Apollo 13 was a very special star, because this donkey won the final run.

donkey races are a popular tradition in this region, and the Beer Zeltgemeinschaft Holzhausen also organized an extraordinary event this year. The new mode included three preliminary rounds, followed by a consolation for the losers. The participating donkeys were brought across the finish line in a variety of ways - by pulling, pushing or even wearing. So the audience once again experienced the unpredictable characters of the animals. An example of this was Donelin Rosalie, who was dependent on the help of other teams. Donel Fex showed his strong will as an impetuous animal, while Miza was called the "most cozy rocket".

prices and rewards

The consolation run won Espe Emil, who was known for his stubbornness, while the no less sensational final run ended with the victory of Apollo 13, which finished in front of Miza and Mona. Moritz, the driver and runner Felix were awarded a carrot and a petting unit for Apollo 13. In the price distribution, which was carried out by Alois Zillner, Hans Grabner and Ludwig Pastötter, all drivers and spabs received medals and salt stones for the animals as a reward. There were also rubber balls for the little spectators in the tent.
The musical accompaniment of the afternoon took over the "Hoizleitn Musi", which reinforced the happy atmosphere.

part of the beer tent week

The beer tent week in Holzhausen, which lasts from June 7th to 15th, 2025, includes many other program items. The mayor Thomas Gasser and brewery boss Christian Wieninger opened the event on June 7th with a celebration. In addition to the donkey race, highlights such as the cold blood festival on June 15 and the LeonhardiRitt on June 9, which will attract both many visitors. The district farmers' day on June 12th and the beer tent evening with "Alpine Brand-Bohemian" on June 13 also promise great entertainment.

The organizers again expect thousands of visitors to the various events that celebrate both local traditions and the connection to agriculture. For more information on the program items of the beer tent week, interested parties can visit the website Pfingstfest-holzhausen.com