Name: Auracher Gänswosn-Kerwa 2026
Start: 2026-10-16T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-19T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Blumenauer Platz

Gänswosn-Kerwa Aurach

About Gänswosn-Kerwa Aurach

The "Gänswosn-Kerwa" is the traditional Kirchweih (church consecration festival) of the municipality of Aurach in the district of Ansbach. Every year on the third weekend in October, Blumenauer Platz transforms into a festival ground with a beer tent, rides, and a market. Highlights include the Kirchweih parade, the raising of the Kärwabaum (Kirchweih maypole), the beer tapping ceremony by the mayor, and lively festival evenings with Franconian brass music and dance bands – living Middle Franconian customs.

Dates 16 Oct — 19 Oct 2026

Venue Aurach (09571)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Gänswosn-Kerwa Aurach — edition 2026

The Auracher Gänswosn-Kerwa 2026 will likely be celebrated on the third weekend of October (approx. October 16-19) at Blumenauer Platz. With a Kirchweih parade, raising of the Kärwabaum, beer tapping, festive church service, as well as a beer tent, rides, and market.

The Auracher Gänswosn-Kerwa 2026 is expected to take place on the third weekend of October (estimated October 16-19, 2026), in line with the tradition confirmed over many years. On Saturday, the Kirchweih parade, the raising of the Kärwabaum (around 4 p.m.), and the subsequent beer tapping by the mayor in the festival tent are on the program, accompanied by brass music and an evening dance band. Sunday will feature a festive church service (10 a.m.), lunch (from 11 a.m.), and coffee and cake (from 12 p.m.). Exact dates can be inquired with the municipality of Aurach.

Highlights Gänswosn-Kerwa Aurach 2026

Traditional Kirchweih parade
Raising of the Kärwabaum
Beer tapping by the mayor
Festive church service and festival tent with brass music

Programme Gänswosn-Kerwa Aurach 2026

Saturday – Kirchweih parade, Kärwabaum raising (~4:00 PM), beer tapping, brass music, evening dance band
Sunday – Festive church service (10:00 AM), lunch (from 11:00 AM), coffee/cake (from 12:00 PM)
Throughout: Beer tent, rides, Kirchweih stalls, market

Prices Gänswosn-Kerwa Aurach 2026

Free admission. Food, drinks, and rides are subject to charge.

Practical information

Practical information — Gänswosn-Kerwa Aurach

Getting There

Aurach is located in the district of Ansbach, conveniently close to the A6/A7 motorways. By car via regional federal and state roads; parking available in the town area. The festival grounds at Blumenauer Platz are centrally located.

Admission

Access to the festival grounds is free; food, drinks, and rides are subject to charge.

Tip

The parade and the Kärwabaum raising on Saturday afternoon are among the highlights – early arrival recommended.

Franconian Kerwa Tradition

The Auracher Gänswosn-Kerwa is the annual Kirchweih of the municipality of Aurach in the district of Ansbach (Middle Franconia, Bavaria). The Kirchweih – Franconian "Kerwa" or "Kärwa" – is celebrated extensively in the region and is one of the fixed traditional dates in the West Middle Franconian event calendar. The venue is Blumenauer Platz in Aurach.

Course of the Kerwa

The Kirchweih traditionally spans several days on the third weekend in October:

Saturday: Kirchweih parade through the town and raising of the Kärwabaum in the afternoon, followed by beer tapping by the mayor in the festival tent; afternoon brass music (Thürnhofen music band), evening dance band
Sunday: Festive church service at 10 a.m. in the parish church, lunch from 11 a.m., coffee and cake from 12 p.m. in the festival tent

This includes a beer tent, rides, and a regional market with Kirchweih stalls.

Significance for the Region

The Gänswosn-Kerwa is an identity-forming event for Aurach and its surroundings. The name, like many Franconian Kerwas, refers to local customs. The festival combines religious tradition, club life, and conviviality into a fixed highlight in the autumn of the Ansbach district.