Glashütten Zeltkerwa
Traditional Franconian Zeltkerwa in the Bayreuth district
About Zeltkerwa Glashütten
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Kerwa Customs Since 1877
The Glashütten Zeltkerwa has an unusual origin story: in 1877, a mayor mistakenly granted a dance permit for an unclear date. The Royal District Office of Bayreuth subsequently clarified that "two days of Kirchweih" were permissible – thus establishing August as the festival period. Since then, the Kerwa has been celebrated as a secular dance festival.
Religious Background
Although the name sounds ecclesiastical, the Kerwa has little to do with an actual church consecration. The date derives from the fact that the parish church of Mistelgau – to which Glashütten belonged – is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew. The secular Kerwa developed independently of this religious connection.
The Zeltkerwa Today
Today, the "Gesellschaft Zufriedenheit" youth club keeps the traditional August dance festival alive. In the festival tent, typical Franconian elements – brass and dance music, Franconian delicacies, and social gatherings – create the atmosphere.
Village Festival for the Region
The Zeltkerwa is primarily a communal entertainment and village festival that honors the region's cultural heritage and attracts visitors from the entire Bayreuth district and the Franconian Switzerland.
Zeltkerwa Glashütten — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Glashütten Zeltkerwa is scheduled for August 14th to 16th, 2026 – on the traditional weekend around the Sunday after August 15th. The organizer is the "Gesellschaft Zufriedenheit" youth club.
As every year since 1877, the festival is characterized by the festival tent operation, brass and dance music, Franconian delicacies, and social gatherings. The detailed program will be announced by the club before the Kerwa.
Programme Zeltkerwa Glashütten 2026
Friday, August 14th
- Opening of the Zeltkerwa with festival tent operation and live music
Saturday, August 15th
- Festival tent operation with brass and dance music
- Social Kerwa evening with the young men and women of the "Gesellschaft Zufriedenheit"
Sunday, August 16th
- Morning pint and festival tent operation
- Traditional Franconian Kerwa Sunday with music and dancing
The exact 2026 program will be published by the "Gesellschaft Zufriedenheit" youth club before the Kerwa.
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Getting There
Glashütten is located in the Bayreuth district on the edge of the Franconian Switzerland, accessible via the state roads around Mistelgau and Bayreuth. Arrival by car is recommended.
Admission
Admission is free. Food and drinks in the festival tent are subject to a charge.
Date
Traditionally on the weekend around the Sunday after Assumption Day (August 15th).
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