Stadt Babenhausen

What Stadt Babenhausen does

Gremium der Babenhäuser Vereine e.V., referenced in the dataset as Stadt Babenhausen, is a German registered association (eingetragener Verein, e.V.) founded circa 1958 in Babenhausen, Hesse. It functions as the umbrella coordinating body for local clubs and societies (Babenhauser Vereine), currently comprising approximately 15 to 23 member organizations spanning sports clubs (TV Babenhausen, TC Babenhausen, SG Rot-Weiss, Reit- und Fahrverein, Luftsportclub), cultural associations (Blasorchester Babenhausen 1949, Gesangverein Eintracht 1878, Carnevalverein), rescue and safety organizations (DRK Ortsverein, DLRG Ortsverband, Freiwillige Feuerwehr), and community groups (Bahnfreunde, Wanderklub "Berg auf", Lebensmittelpunkt, Nachbarschaftshilfe). Its core outputs are the annual coordination of club scheduling to avoid date conflicts and the production of two long-running civic events: the Babenhäuser Altstadtfest, held the second weekend of September (46th edition on 13-14 September 2025; 47th edition planned under the "Babenhausen spielt" theme for 2026) and the Babenhäuser Fastnachtsumzug carnival parade (71st edition on 14 February 2026).

The organization runs on ClubDesk Vereinssoftware, an off-the-shelf club management platform, which powers its public-facing website at gremium-babenhausen.de, an internal member-login area for document sharing, and event registration with sign-up and cancellation functionality. A dedicated Google Sites landing page (sites.google.com/gremium-babenhausen.de/altstadtfest-orga) handles Altstadtfest participation logistics. There are no proprietary technology products, AI/ML capabilities, SDKs, or APIs; tech assets are limited to website publishing, member communications, and event calendar integration with the Stadt Babenhausen official Veranstaltungskalender.

The revenue model is a single subscription fee of €18 per member club per calendar year, generating de minimis recurring fee income (implied annual receipts in the low hundreds of euros at 15-23 members). No commercial sponsorships, grants, government funding, merchandise, or other revenue streams are disclosed in the input. Governance is volunteer-led through a board of 5 (1st Chair Dominik Stadler, who is also Bürgermeister of Babenhausen; 2nd Chair Heike Willand; Treasurer Helmut Fendt; Secretary Laura Berg; plus Beisitzer for sponsoring and equipment), with overall headcount of around 13 including wider volunteer roles. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: outreach to recruit new member clubs combined with public events that attract thousands of visitors into the Altstadt.

Name

Stadt Babenhausen

Legal name

Gremium der Babenhäuser Vereine e.V.

Website

https://gremium-babenhausen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Gremium der Babenhäuser Vereine e.V. (referenced as Stadt Babenhausen) is a registered German association, founded 1958, that serves as the umbrella coordinating body for 15-23 local clubs and societies in Babenhausen, Hesse, organizing the annual Altstadtfest and Fastnachtsumzug community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Association Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations (BPAGAHAG)

Keywords

• Club umbrella association
• Civic event organization
• Community festival coordination
• Registered association services
• Local club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Babenhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The primary revenue stream is annual membership fees from member clubs. Member clubs pay a fee of 18€ per calendar year, payable by bank transfer after receiving an invoice or via direct debit with separate consent.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Gremium der Babenhäuser Vereine e.V. is a registered non-profit umbrella association for local clubs and societies (Vereine) in Babenhausen, Hessen. It coordinates member club activities, manages cross-club event scheduling to avoid conflicts, and organizes two flagship community events — the annual Babenhäuser Altstadtfest (held the 2nd September weekend) and the traditional Fastnachtsumzug carnival parade. Member clubs pay an annual membership fee and gain access to coordination, networking and tradition-preservation services.

Product overview

Stadt Babenhausen is not a technology company but rather refers to the Gremium der Babenhäuser Vereine e.V., a civic association of local Babenhausen clubs and societies. The organization coordinates community events including the Altstadtfest (Old Town Festival) and Fastnachtsumzug (Carnival Parade), and provides membership services for local clubs. No technology products or software services are offered by this organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Membership (Vereinsmitgliedschaft im Gremium) Annual membership of a local Babenhäuser Verein (club or society) in the Gremium der Babenhäuser Vereine e.V., granting access to inter-club coordination, scheduling support, networking and participation in association-organized events. Priced at €18 per club per calendar year.
• Babenhäuser Altstadtfest (Old Town Festival) Annual community festival held on the 2nd September weekend in Babenhausen's Altstadt, organized by the Gremium. Features a verkaufsoffener Sonntag (shopping Sunday) with local merchants, live music, children's programs and a broad program of public events. The 46th edition took place on 13–14 September 2025.
• Babenhäuser Fastnachtsumzug (Carnival Parade) Traditional carnival parade (Fastnachtszug) held on Fasching Saturday in Babenhausen, organized by the Gremium. The 70th edition took place in March 2025, and the 71st is scheduled for 14 February 2026 with an application deadline of 15 December 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 15-23 member clubs and groups supported through coordination and event organization
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record.

• TSV LangstadtOthersA district sports club that joined the Gremium after the 2025 board elections, representing broader community representation.
• DLRG BabenhausenOthersGerman Lifesaving Association local chapter, member of the Gremium der Babenhäuser Vereine.
• Nachbarschaftshilfe BabenhausenOthersNeighborhood assistance organization, member of the Gremium following the 2025 election.
• Traktorfreunde BabenhausenStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating organization in the Altstadtfest, presenting large exhibitions of historical tractors and demonstrations at the volunteer fire department location.
• Stadt Babenhausen (City of Babenhausen)Strategic or Co-development PartnerThe Gremium coordinates with the city for event organization, uses the city's event calendar platform, and the city provides access to public spaces for events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bund Deutscher Karneval (BDK): National federation of German carnival associations and the umbrella body for local Fastnacht organizers. Comparable to the Gremium as a coordinating/umbrella structure for member societies that run carnival events, but at a national rather than municipal level.
• Festkomitee Kölner Karneval: Organizer of the Kölner Karneval/Rosenmontag parade, the largest German carnival parade. Comparable to the Gremium because it coordinates a citywide Fastnachtsumzug and an established member-driven organization, but at vastly larger scale and with a paid-ticket/sponsorship model.
• Mainzer Carneval-Verein (MCV): The traditional organizer of Mainzer Fastnacht, including the Rosenmontag parade. Comparable to the Gremium's Fastnachtsumzug function (multi-edition annual parade, member-club driven), but operating at much larger scale in a major city.

Others

• Stadtverband der Vereine (generic German municipal Vereins-umbrellas): Other German cities have equivalent 'Stadtverband' or 'Gremium der Vereine' umbrella associations that coordinate local clubs and run city festivals. Direct structural analog to the Gremium der Babenhäuser Vereine at other municipalities; no single dominant national entity to name.

Regional players

• Kölner Rosenmontagszug organizers: Long-running regional German carnival parade traditions. Comparable on the Fastnachtsumzug dimension (mass public participation, multi-decade history, club-driven organization) but rooted in a different city/region than Babenhausen.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stadt-babenhausen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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