Name: Herbstfest Gerolzhofen 2026
Start: 2026-10-11T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-11T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Historische Altstadt Gerolzhofen

Herbstfest Gerolzhofen

About Herbstfest Gerolzhofen

The Herbstfest Gerolzhofen has been one of the largest autumn town festivals in Lower Franconia for decades. The small-town historic centre of Gerolzhofen transforms into a car-free festival mile on a Sunday in October, featuring a large autumn market, flea market, shops open for Sunday trading, dance performances, a book bazaar, and diverse catering. Organised by the town of Gerolzhofen together with the Gerolzhofen Aktiv business and town association. In 2026, the 65th Herbstfest will take place on Sunday, October 11th – market from 10 am, Sunday trading from 12 pm.

Dates 11 Oct — 11 Oct 2026

Venue Gerolzhofen (09678)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Herbstfest Gerolzhofen — edition 2026

The 65th Herbstfest Gerolzhofen takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in the historic town centre. Large autumn market from 10 am, Sunday trading from 12 pm. Accompanying programme: flea market, Rotary Club book bazaar, dance performances in the Bürgerspital, car show, and diverse catering.

The 65th Herbstfest Gerolzhofen 2026 will be held as a large Sunday autumn market on October 11th. The historic town centre will be completely transformed into a car-free festival mile. The Grand Market opens at 10 am with traders from the entire region. From 12 pm, the Sunday trading begins – the shops in the town centre will present their goods with special offers and promotions.

Accompanying programme: Flea market for collector's items next to the main market, Rotary Club book bazaar with its own café, dance performances by local groups in the Bürgerspital, car show by Gerolzhofen car dealerships with the latest car models. The catering is diverse: Hungarian Langos, burgers, fish, sweet crêpes – in addition to the local restaurants and cafés in the historic town centre.

Highlights Herbstfest Gerolzhofen 2026

65th edition – one of the oldest autumn markets in Lower Franconia
Car-free historic town centre as a festival backdrop
Large market from 10 am
Sunday trading from 12 pm
Dance performances in the Bürgerspital
International catering

Programme Herbstfest Gerolzhofen 2026

Sunday, 11.10.2026

By 9:00 am: Closure of the historic town centre to car traffic
10:00 am: Opening of the Grand Autumn Market
10:00 am: Flea market, Rotary Club book bazaar (with café)
12:00 pm: Start of Sunday trading
Throughout the day: Dance performances in the Bürgerspital, car show, catering
Festival concludes late afternoon

Prices Herbstfest Gerolzhofen 2026

Free admission. Purchases, food, and drinks are paid for on site. Sources: gerolzhofen.de, volksfeste-in-deutschland.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Herbstfest Gerolzhofen

Getting There

Gerolzhofen is located between Schweinfurt and Würzburg on the B 286. Access to the A 70 motorway (Gochsheim junction, approx. 20 km). Train travel to the Schweinfurt–Kitzingen railway line. On the festival day, the historic town centre is car-free – festival parking is available on the outskirts, follow signage. Residents should park their vehicles outside the car-free zone by Saturday evening.

Admission

Free admission. Food, drinks, and purchases are paid for on site.

Tip

If you want to see the dance performances in the Bürgerspital, arrive early. The autumn market is busiest around midday – if you want to browse undisturbed, it's best to come shortly after 10 am.

Tradition for over 60 years

In 2026, the Herbstfest Gerolzhofen will celebrate its 65th edition – one of the oldest autumn markets in Lower Franconia. The venue is the historic town centre of Gerolzhofen in the Schweinfurt district (Bavaria). On the festival day, the historic centre is completely car-free, with all main streets and squares becoming the market area. Organised by the town of Gerolzhofen together with the Gerolzhofen Aktiv business and town association.

Market, Flea Market, and Sunday Shopping

The Large Autumn Market opens at 10 am: traders from all over Lower Franconia and Swabia offer everyday goods, handicrafts, autumn plants, sweets, and more. Simultaneously, a flea market with collector's items takes place. From 12 pm, the shops in the town centre open for Sunday trading – an important economic event for local retailers. Accompanying events include a book bazaar by the Rotary Club with its own café, dance performances by local groups in the Bürgerspital, and a car show by Gerolzhofen dealers.

What Visitors Can Expect

65th Autumn Market from 10 am in the car-free historic town centre
Flea market next to the main market
Sunday trading from 12 pm
Rotary Club book bazaar with café
Dance performances by local groups in the Bürgerspital
Car show by regional dealers
Diverse catering: Hungarian Langos, burgers, fish, sweet crêpes
Local restaurants and cafés open

Gerolzhofen in the Steigerwald Forest

Gerolzhofen is the largest small town in the southern Schweinfurt district, located east of the Main river loop and on the edge of the Steigerwald forest. The historic town centre has been a market location since the Middle Ages and shapes the town's appearance. The Herbstfest is now the biggest economic and town festival event of the year, attracting visitors from all over Lower Franconia between Würzburg, Schweinfurt, and Bamberg.