Ansbacher Mess' – Food & Feines

Three Squares, One Weekend

The Ansbacher Mess' – Food & Feines is a three-part spring festival in the Middle Franconian district capital of Ansbach. The programme is spread across three central squares in the city centre:

• Reitbahn – Streetfood Festival with over 20 food trucks
• Karl-Burkhardt-Platz – "Feines vom Markt" (Fine things from the market) with regional gourmet vendors
• Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz – Wine and delicacies village with live music in the evenings, plus a family programme

Streetfood Festival on the Reitbahn

Over 20 food concepts gather on the historic Reitbahn, organised by LOKALSPIESSER GbR. The culinary spectrum ranges from sweet churros to hearty Leberkäsdöner – a Franconian-international mix that captures the character of modern streetfood festivals.

"Feines vom Markt"

On Karl-Burkhardt-Platz, regional manufacturers, farm shops, and small producers present their products: Franconian bratwurst, smoked goods, regional cheeses, honey, organic baked goods, and specialities from the Aurach and Frankenhöhe valleys.

Wine and Delicacies Village at Bach-Platz

Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz transforms into a wine and delicacies village. Bands play live in the evenings, guests mingle at standing tables, raising their wine glasses – a touch of Mediterranean atmosphere in the Franconian urban space.

Vintage Car Meet on Sunday

On Sunday (May 3rd, 2026), the Oldtimer-Freunde Ansbach (Ansbach Vintage Car Friends) are organising a classic car meet. Historic vehicles, Mercedes Pagodas, VW Beetles, and French classics will be on display in the city centre.

Sunday Shopping

Sunday from 1 PM to 6 PM is verkaufsoffener Sonntag (late-night shopping) – the shops in Ansbach's Old Town are open. This makes Sunday at the Ansbacher Mess' a family event that combines enjoyment, shopping, and culture.

Ansbach and its Fair Tradition

Ansbach is the district capital of Middle Franconia, the former residence of the Margraves of Brandenburg-Ansbach. The town in the Ansbach district has a long tradition of *Mess'* (fair) events – spring and autumn markets with a Volksfest character. The Ansbacher Mess' Food & Feines, held in its current format since 2021, is the contemporary evolution of this tradition, focusing on street food and regional culinary delights.