Elzacher Fasnet
The “Elzacher Fasnet“ (Elzach Carnival) and its nationwide-known carnival figure the “Schuttig”, is an ancient tradition, just like the Operprechtal Witches and the “Schiibeschlage”. The Elzach guild of jesters belongs to the so called quadruple allegiance (together with the communities Rottweil, Oberndorf and Überlingen) - guilds, that are dedicated to the Fasnet tradition. During the Fasnet, on Sunday and Tuesday, big “Schuttig”-parades take place in Elzach. On Sunday evening at 20:00 the large procession begins at which torchlights are hold in hands. On “Rosenmontag”, different ballads are told in various places in the town.
Traditional Clothing
In the valleys of Elztal and the Simonswäldertal, traditions play an important role. The members of societies for traditional costumes wear their garbs at public events and festivities.