Ayinger Bräu-Kirta
Traditional brewery festival of the private brewery Ayinger — for over 50 years
About Ayinger Kirta
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Private Brewery Ayinger — one of Upper Bavaria's brands
The private brewery Ayinger (founded in 1878) is one of the best-known private breweries in Upper Bavaria. In the beer village of Aying in the Munich district (state of Bavaria, 09184), southeast of Munich, it brews specialties such as Ayinger Jahrhundert-Bier, Celebrator (Doppelbock), and Bräu-Weisse, which have won international awards. The Bräu-Kirta is the brewery's annual home game celebration, with which the village celebrates its brewery identity.
50+ Years of Tradition on the Second Weekend in October
For over 50 years, the Bräu-Kirta has taken place on the second weekend in October — as a Bavarian answer to the Munich Oktoberfest, but in a much more intimate and authentic atmosphere. The festival tent at the Maypole in the center of Aying is the scene of celebrations for five days, with classic Bavarian brass band music, Tanzlmusi, and band performances.
Ox Race — The Distinctive Highlight
The trademark of the Ayinger Bräu-Kirta is the traditional ox race on Saturday afternoon. Oxen from Walpertskirchen compete against each other on a race track, the audience can place bets, and the award ceremony is one of the most humorous festival events in Upper Bavaria. A Bavarian tradition that is hardly practiced anywhere else today as it is in Aying.
Traditional Costume Flea Market, Farmers' and Arts and Crafts Market
The traditional costume flea market on Saturday morning (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.) offers exclusively used traditional clothing — Dirndls, Lederhosen, Janker, hats, jewelry — at fair prices. A treasure trove for anyone looking for a well-maintained "second-hand Tracht". On Sunday, the farmers' and arts and crafts market with around 100 stalls spreads across the entire brewery premises and the loading hall — from alpine dairy cheese to hand-forged ironware stalls.
Open House at the Brewery
During the festival days, the brewery itself is open — the Ayinger brewers show the brewhouse and the bottling plant in action. Beer brewing up close, with a tasting of the freshly brewed specialties. A rare opportunity to visit a working private brewery during its ongoing operations.
Ayinger Kirta — edition 2026
Five Days of Brewery Festival 2026 in Aying
From October 8 to 12, 2026, the beer village of Aying will once again transform into the main stage of Upper Bavarian brewery tradition. The private brewery Ayinger invites you to the Bräu-Kirta — five festival days with a complete program of festival tent, concerts, market, and brewery tour.
The opening on Thursday evening features a parade behind the magnificent brewery wagon from the Maypole down to the festival grounds. The highlight on Saturday: the ox race with oxen from Walpertskirchen. The festival concludes on Monday evening with the traditional kettle meat feast.
Programme Ayinger Kirta 2026
Program Ayinger Bräu-Kirta 2026
- Thu, October 8, 2026 — Festival Opening:
- 5:30 PM Start at the Maypole with brass band parade
- Parade behind the magnificent four-horse brewery wagon down to the festival grounds, played by the Helfendorf Brass Band
- From 7:00 PM Festival tent operation with Duanix Musi and Tegernseer Tanzlmusi — Free entry
- Fri, October 9, 2026 — Festival Friday:
- Festival tent with the Glonner Musi
- Reserved tables for companies, free tables for families
- Ayinger Weissbier Carousel outside the tent
- Ayinger Alm Cocktail Bar nearby
- Sat, October 10, 2026 — Traditional Costume Flea Market and Ox Race:
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Traditional Costume Flea Market — exclusively used traditional clothing
- 1:00 PM Ox Race with oxen from Walpertskirchen, betting, and award ceremony
- From 7:00 PM Festival tent with Martin Achatz & Band — Free entry
- Sun, October 11, 2026 — Farmers' Market and Brewery Day:
- Around 100 exhibitors spread across the brewery premises and the loading hall — artisans, farmers, regional producers
- Brewery Open House: Brewhouse and bottling plant tour, live beer brewing
- Market ends at 5:00 PM
- Mon, October 12, 2026 — Festival Finale:
- 6:00 PM Kettle Meat Feast in the festival tent — traditional Bavarian festival meal
- Musical accompaniment by the Warngau Brass Band
Current detailed program and table reservations: brauerei-ayinger.de.
Highlights Ayinger Kirta 2026
- Ox Race on Saturday with oxen from Walpertskirchen, betting, and award ceremony
- Traditional Costume Flea Market on Saturday morning — exclusively used traditional clothing
- 100 Stalls at the farmers' and arts and crafts market on Sunday
- Open House at the Private Brewery Ayinger with brewhouse tour
- Kettle Meat Feast with Warngau Brass Band as a traditional festival finale on Monday
- Free entry to the festival tent on several evenings
Prices Ayinger Kirta 2026
Free entry to the festival grounds and the festival tent (except possibly special evenings). Food and drinks served with Ayinger beers at brewery prices — a liter of beer significantly cheaper than at the Munich Oktoberfest. Free entry to the farmers' and arts and crafts market. Free entry to the traditional costume flea market. Bets placed at the ox race are voluntary.
Practical information — Ayinger Kirta
Getting There
S-Bahn: S7 from Munich Hbf to Aying — right in the town center.
Car: A8 exit Aying / Hohenbrunn, then towards Aying. Parking available on the outskirts.
Address: Münchener Strasse 21, 85653 Aying.
Admission
Free entry to the festival grounds and the festival tent. Food and drinks are served with Ayinger beers at brewery prices — cheaper than at the Munich Oktoberfest. Free entry to the traditional costume flea market and the farmers' market.
Registration for Traditional Costume Flea Market
Registration by email to [email protected].
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Where it takes place Ayinger Kirta
Privatbrauerei Ayinger — Festgelände am Maibaum
Münchener Strasse 21, 85653 Aying