Haidbergkärwa Großlosnitz — 55th Anniversary
55th Pentecost Kerwa of the Großlosnitz Rural Youth — "The Bear Dances on Haaberch!"
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A Kerwa Institution in the Fichtelgebirge
Anyone who has experienced the Pentecost Kerwa of the Großlosnitz Rural Youth in the Fichtelgebirge once will return. Since the club was founded in 1971, the young people from Großlosnitz, a district of the municipality of Zell im Fichtelgebirge in the Hof district (Upper Franconia), have organized their festival, called "Haaberch-Kärwa", at Pentecost. In 2026, it will be entirely dedicated to the 55th club anniversary — a perfect occasion to celebrate club life and Upper Franconian traditions.
Großlosnitz and the Haidberg
Großlosnitz, as a district of Zell im Fichtelgebirge, is located in a hilly landscape between the Fichtelgebirge and Bayreuth regions. The Haidberg is the prominent hill above the village, with views over the Fichtelgebirge to the Schneeberg. Every year, the large festival tent is set up here, a festival site with a bar, stage, and campfire is created — and the Rural Youth takes charge from Thursday to Whit Monday.
Tradition Meets Young Generation
The Haidbergkärwa is a special form of the Franconian Kerwa: supported not by the parish or the fire department, but by the Rural Youth. Young men and women from Großlosnitz and the surrounding area organize the festival independently — from setup, catering, program design, to booking bands. With the motto "Auf'm Haaberch steppt der Bär!" (The Bear Dances on Haaberch!), the club encapsulates its cheerful, somewhat unique atmosphere. The Bavarian Rural Youth (Bayerische Landjugend) counts the festival among its regionally renowned club highlights.
Parade, Highline, Kärwa Opening
For years, the standard repertoire has included: a grand parade with friendly Rural Youth groups from Upper Franconia, the traditional Kärwa-Aufspilln (musical opening of the Kerwa), and concerts by well-known regional bands (in recent years, "Highline" and other cover bands have performed). The festival typically spans four days around Pentecost Sunday.
What to Expect
- 55th Anniversary in 2026 — a particularly festive edition
- Parade on Whit Monday (May 24, 2026)
- Festival tent catering with beer, Franconian delicacies, and live music
- Concerts by regional cover and dance bands
- Campfire and summery mountain atmosphere
- Authentic Rural Youth atmosphere in Upper Franconia
Haidbergkärwa — edition 2026
2026 is a special year for the Großlosnitz Rural Youth: the club turns 55 and will celebrate its anniversary right on the Pentecost weekend on the Haidberg. Four days of festivities, live music, a parade, catering, and atmosphere — the Haidbergkärwa is more than just a Kerwa in the Fichtelgebirge; it's a source of identity for an entire generation in Großlosnitz, Zell, and the surrounding districts.
The official festival program will be published in the weeks leading up to the Kerwa via the municipality of Zell and the club channels of the Großlosnitz Rural Youth. Expect friendly Rural Youth groups from all over Upper Franconia, patron clubs, and several live bands throughout the weekend.
Programme Haidbergkärwa 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026 — Festival Kick-off
- Setup on the Haidberg, preparation of the festival tent
- Festival kick-off with catering and first concerts in the evening
Friday, May 22, 2026
- Festival tent operation with live music until late at night
- Traditional Kärwa-Aufspilln
Saturday, May 23, 2026 (Pentecost Saturday)
- Grand evening celebration in the festival tent — performance by a well-known regional cover band (program to be announced before the Kerwa)
- Festival tent atmosphere until deep into the night
Sunday, May 24, 2026 (Pentecost Sunday) — Parade
- Afternoon — Grand parade with friendly Rural Youth groups from Upper Franconia, patron clubs, traditional costume groups, and brass bands through Großlosnitz to the Haidberg festival site
- Following that — opening ceremony, catering, concert in the square, family program
- Evening — Evening celebration in the beer tent
Monday, May 25, 2026 (Whit Monday)
- Kerwa wind-down with Frühschoppen (morning pint) and catering
Exact band and detailed program: Facebook of the Großlosnitz Rural Youth and via the municipality of Zell.
Highlights Haidbergkärwa 2026
- 55th anniversary of the Großlosnitz Rural Youth club
- Grand parade at Pentecost
- Live concerts by regional bands in the festival tent
- Four days of Pentecost Kerwa with an authentic Rural Youth atmosphere
- Motto "Auf'm Haaberch steppt der Bär!"
Prices Haidbergkärwa 2026
Admission to the evening events with live music will likely involve a small contribution to cover costs — the exact prices will be published via the club's channels before the Kerwa. The parade and Frühschoppen are free to attend. Catering at usual club prices.
Practical information — Haidbergkärwa
Getting There
Zell im Fichtelgebirge is located about 25 km south of Hof and 50 km northeast of Bayreuth. By train to Münchberg or Hof, then by bus or taxi to Zell. By car via the A9 (exit Münchberg-Süd) and then via the B289 / local roads. Follow signs to the Haidberg festival site in the village.
Admission
Admission and band concerts usually involve a small contribution to cover costs. Exact prices will be announced via the club's channels before the Kerwa.
Food & Drink
Catering in the festival tent with regional beer, Franconian delicacies, sausages, and desserts.
Accommodation
Guesthouses and holiday apartments in Zell im Fichtelgebirge, Sparneck, and Münchberg. Book early — Pentecost is a peak travel time in the Fichtelgebirge.
Contact
Municipality of Zell im Fichtelgebirge — Tel.: +49 9257 9420, [email protected]
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Where it takes place Haidbergkärwa
Festplatz am Haidberg, Großlosnitz
Am Haidberg, 95239 Zell im Fichtelgebirge