Haßfurt Kirchweih
Traditional Lower Franconian Kirchweih with fairground, rides, and city center market
About Kirchweih Haßfurt
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One of the most significant Kirchweihen on the Main
For centuries, the Haßfurt Kirchweih has been the central church consecration festival of the district town of Haßfurt in the Lower Franconian district of Haßberge. It is celebrated annually around the third Sunday in October and is one of the largest folk festivals between Bamberg and Schweinfurt on the Main River.
Haßfurt — District Town on the Main
Haßfurt, with its approximately 13,500 inhabitants, is located on the lower Main River, about 30 kilometers east of Schweinfurt and 35 kilometers north of Bamberg. The town is the administrative seat of the Haßberge district and the gateway to the Mittelgebirge (low mountain range) of the same name. The historic old town with its market square, St. Kilian's parish church, and 14th-century towers is the venue for the Kirchweih market.
Four Days of Kirchweih
The Kirchweih traditionally lasts for four days — from Friday to Monday. On the fairground, showmen set up carousels, amusement rides, shooting galleries, and food stalls. Beer is served in the festival tent, and bands and brass bands play on weekends.
Kirchweih Market on Sunday
The highlight is the Kirchweih market on Sunday: From 1 PM to 6 PM, the historic city center transforms into a large marketplace. Vendors offer traditional costumes, arts and crafts, gift items, regional specialties, and seasonal products. At the same time, local shops open their doors for the Sunday shopping event.
Fairground Program
The fairground offers showman classics: carousel, bumper cars, shooting galleries, candy stalls, bratwurst, and gingerbread. Families will find children's carousels and smaller rides — the festival is explicitly family-friendly.
Festival Tent and Catering
Franconian beer is served in the festival tent — in Haßfurt, this is anchored by Spital-Bräu Haßfurt with its regional specialties. In addition, there are Franconian specialties: Schäuferla (pork shoulder), bratwurst, Sauerbraten (marinated roast), Pressack (head cheese), cheese fondue.
Districts of Haßfurt
In addition to the main town, Haßfurt comprises several districts (Augsfeld, Sailershausen, Sylbach, Uchenhofen, Unter- and Oberhohenried, Wülflingen). Each district also celebrates its own Kirchweihen — however, the larger and more regionally significant one is the Kirchweih of the main town.
Kirchweih Haßfurt — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Haßfurt Kirchweih is officially scheduled from October 18th to 21st, 2026 (Source: Haßfurt Kirchweih dates 2025–2030, published by the City of Haßfurt). Four days of folk festival program between the fairground, festival tent, and historic city center.
Sunday, October 18th, is the main day of activity: From 1 PM to 6 PM, the city center around the market square transforms into a large Kirchweih market with vendors, regional specialties, traditional costumes, and gift items. At the same time, local shops open their doors for Sunday shopping. The entire showman operation runs concurrently on the fairground.
Programme Kirchweih Haßfurt 2026
Program October 18–21, 2026 (Typical Kirchweih Schedule)
- Sunday, October 18th — Main Day of Activity: Morning church service, from 1 PM the large Kirchweih market in the city center, Sunday shopping 1 PM–6 PM, fairground attractions open all day, live music in the festival tent in the evening
- Monday, October 19th — Fairground and festival tent open in the afternoon and evening, family activities
- Tuesday, October 20th — Fairground and festival tent open
- Wednesday, October 21st — Final day with festival tent and showman evening
Fairground — What is Usually Offered
- Carousel and bumper cars
- Children's rides and smaller attractions for families
- Shooting galleries, candy, almond, and gingerbread stalls
- Bratwurst and snack stands with Franconian specialties
- Festival tent with beer service (Spital-Bräu) and live music on weekends
Kirchweih Market — Sunday
- 1 PM–6 PM continuously in the city center
- Traditional costumes, regional specialties, gift items, arts and crafts
- Sunday shopping in local stores
Highlights Kirchweih Haßfurt 2026
- Four days of Kirchweih in the district town of Haßfurt
- Large Kirchweih market on Sunday (1 PM–6 PM)
- Sunday shopping in the city center
- Fairground with rides and showman attractions
- Festival tent with Spital-Bräu and Franconian specialties
- Family-friendly, free admission
Prices Kirchweih Haßfurt 2026
Free admission. Rides, games, and food stalls are paid for directly on-site. Prices are comparable to other Lower Franconian folk festivals.
Practical information — Kirchweih Haßfurt
Getting There
By car: A70 (Schweinfurt–Bamberg, exit Haßfurt), then via the B26. By train: Haßfurt station on the Schweinfurt–Bamberg line (Regional Express). About 1 km from the station to the city center.
Admission
Free admission to the fairground and the Kirchweih market. Food, drinks, and showman attractions are paid for directly on-site.
Parking
Large parking lots are available at the train station and the fairground. Parts of the city center are traffic-calmed during the Kirchweih market on Sunday.
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Where it takes place Kirchweih Haßfurt
Innenstadt Haßfurt und Festgelände