The Neustadt Fools' Guild with its Fools' Council, Spielmannszug, Gigs and Gägs departments, as well as the traditional figures Waldgeist and Wiedewieble, have become an integral part of the Neustadt carnival.
The first documentary evidence of carnival goings-on in the forest town dates back to 1607. The fools' guild, which was called "Gesellschaft Frohsinn" by its founding fathers, was founded on 7 February 1874 and since then has experienced numerous highs and lows in its history. Throughout the year, the Narrenzunft and its departments are active at numerous festivals in and around the forest town.