Baiersdorf Johanniskirchweih
Franconian Kerwa around St. John's Day in the Old Town
About Johanniskirchweih Baiersdorf
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Kerwa in the Horseradish City
The Baiersdorfer Johanniskirchweih is the traditional Kerwa (a type of folk festival) of the town of Baiersdorf in the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt in Middle Franconia. Baiersdorf is known as the 'Horseradish City' – horseradish has been cultivated and marketed here for centuries. The Kirchweih (church consecration festival) is celebrated in the historic Old Town around St. John's Day (June 24th), to which the Kerwa owes its name.
Customs in the Alleys
As everywhere in Franconia, the 'Kärwa' is much more than a folk festival. On Saturday afternoon, the Kirchweihbaum (Kerwa tree) is erected, and on all days, music bands march through the old town and play in the pubs. Especially on Monday, old Franconian Kirchweih music can be heard, and in the early evening, the Kärwaburschen and their Madli perform the Betzenaustanzen – an old custom where people dance around a bouquet until the music suddenly stops.
Entertainment for Young and Old
The Johanniskirchweih offers entertainment for young and old: festival activities in the pubs and squares of the old town, music, carousels, and culinary stands. It is firmly anchored in the Franconian Kirchweih calendar of the Erlangen-Höchstadt district and attracts visitors from Baiersdorf and the entire region.
Tradition and Identity
The combination of lived Franconian Kirchweih customs with the special identity of the Horseradish City makes the Baiersdorfer Johanniskirchweih so appealing. Visitors experience one of Middle Franconia's typical summer Kerwas in an atmospheric old-town setting.
Johanniskirchweih Baiersdorf — edition 2026
The Johanniskirchweih 2026 runs from June 19th to 22nd in the Old Town of Baiersdorf, starting on Friday at 6:00 PM. On Saturday afternoon, the Kerwa tree will be erected, and on all days, music bands will march through the Old Town. On Monday, old Franconian Kirchweih music will be played, and in the early evening, the Kärwaburschen and -madli will perform the Betzenaustanzen. The Kerwa offers entertainment for young and old with festival activities, music, and culinary stands.
Programme Johanniskirchweih Baiersdorf 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026
- 6:00 PM — Start of the Kirchweih in the Old Town, festival activities in the pubs, music
Saturday, June 20, 2026
- afternoon — Raising of the Kerwa tree by the Kärwaburschen
- evening — Music and festival activities in the Old Town
Sunday, June 21, 2026
- morning — Kirchweih church service, Frühschoppen (morning pint) with brass music
- all day — Festival activities, carousels, culinary stands, entertainment for young and old
Monday, June 22, 2026
- all day — Old Franconian Kirchweih music in the alleys
- early evening — Traditional Betzenaustanzen by the Kärwaburschen and -madli
- evening — End of the Kerwa
Specific band names and exact times for 2026 will be announced by the Kirchweih associations and the city of Baiersdorf shortly before the Kerwa; the schedule shown reflects the proven structure of the Johanniskirchweih over many years.
Highlights Johanniskirchweih Baiersdorf 2026
Prices Johanniskirchweih Baiersdorf 2026
Practical information — Johanniskirchweih Baiersdorf
Getting There
Baiersdorf is located in the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt, north of Erlangen. Accessible by train (Baiersdorf station on the Nuremberg–Bamberg line) and via the A73 motorway. The Kerwa takes place in the Old Town.
Admission
Admission is free. Food and drinks are available in the pubs and at the stands in the Old Town.
Tip
The raising of the Kirchweihbaum on Saturday afternoon and the Betzenaustanzen on Monday evening are the traditional highlights of the Kerwa.
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Where it takes place Johanniskirchweih Baiersdorf
Altstadt Baiersdorf