Ansbacher Mess' – Food & Feines
Streetfood Festival, Gourmet Market and Oldtimer Meet in Ansbach City Centre
About Ansbacher Mess'
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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.
Ansbacher Mess' — edition 2026
Ansbacher Mess' 2026
The 2026 edition is the 9th edition according to the streetfood festival count, and the 6th edition of the combined "Food & Feines" concept. Organisers include the City of Ansbach (Culture & Tourism with Mayor Thomas Deffner and Cultural Officer Nadja Wilhelm), LOKALSPIESSER GbR for the streetfood section, and the Oldtimer-Freunde Ansbach for the Sunday car meet.
Family Programme
Bouncy castles, face painting, bungee trampolines, a historic carousel, and a puppet theatre await children and families at several stations.
Metropolitan Region Leisure Mile
On Sunday, the leisure mile of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region will also be present at Bach-Platz with interactive activities, sports offerings, and tourism information stands.
Programme Ansbacher Mess' 2026
Friday, May 1st, 2026 (Labour Day, Public Holiday)
- Opening: Streetfood Festival on the Reitbahn (LOKALSPIESSER) with over 20 food trucks
- Opening: "Feines vom Markt" on Karl-Burkhardt-Platz
- Opening: Wine and Delicacies Village at Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz
- Evening: Live music in the Wine Village
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
- Daytime: Streetfood, Market, and Family Programme (bouncy castles, face painting, bungee trampoline, carousel)
- Evening: Live music in the Wine Village at Bach-Platz
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
- Morning: Streetfood, Market, Family Programme
- Daytime: Vintage Car Meet by Oldtimer-Freunde Ansbach in the city centre
- Daytime: Metropolitan Region Leisure Mile at Bach-Platz with interactive activities
- 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Sunday Shopping in Ansbach's Old Town
Detailed programme and list of participating food trucks: streetfood-ansbach.de and on the city's website.
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Getting There
Ansbach Central Station is on the Nuremberg–Stuttgart line, reachable from Nuremberg in 40 minutes. From the station to the Reitbahn is approx. a 10-minute walk. By car: A6 (Ansbach exit), multi-storey car parks in the Old Town.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks available on-site at the stalls.
Sunday Shopping
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, from 1 PM to 6 PM, the shops in the city centre are open.
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