Auerer Kirwa Frauenau

Church consecration with centuries-old roots

The Auerer Kirwa commemorates the completion and consecration of the parish church of St. Mary's Ascension in Frauenau in 1767. The church, one of the most beautiful Baroque church buildings in the Bavarian Forest, has given its name to the festival ever since. Over more than two centuries, the church consecration date has evolved into a four-day folk festival that is known far beyond the municipal borders.

Four festival days with a clear profile

Each of the festival days has its own character: Friday opens the Kirwa with the participation of local businesses and brass music. Saturday is aimed at seniors and complements the program with a vintage car meeting. Sunday is the most important festival day with a market, morning pint (Frühschoppen), and an evening musical program. Monday is dedicated to children and guests and is about fostering neighborly relations.

Frauenau — Glassmaking village and museum town

Frauenau is a municipality in the Regen district (Lower Bavaria, AGS 09276) with a long tradition as a glassmaking center. The Frauenau Glass Museum documents the history of glass production in the Bavarian Forest, and the neighboring Glasdorf Weinfurtner attracts visitors from all over Germany. The community is located at the foot of the Rachel (1,452 m), one of the highest mountains in the inner Bavarian Forest, which shapes the landscape.

Date according to the church calendar

Unlike many folk festivals whose dates are oriented towards the last weekend of a particular month, the Auerer Kirwa is based on August 15th (Feast of the Assumption): it always begins on the Friday following this feast day. In 2026, the Feast of the Assumption falls on a Saturday, so the Kirwa will start on Friday, August 21st, and conclude on Monday, August 24th.

Organizing committee

The festival is supported by a consortium of several local clubs: TSV Frauenau (Sports Club), Heimatverein Frauenau (Preservation of Traditions), and TC Frauenau (Tennis Club). This distribution of responsibility guarantees a diverse program — from traditional brass music to modern dance nights.