Name: Herbstkirchweih & Oldtimertreffen Wilhermsdorf 2026
Start: 2026-09-11T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz Wilhermsdorf

Herbstkirchweih Wilhermsdorf

About Herbstkirchweih Wilhermsdorf

The Herbstkirchweih in Wilhermsdorf combines classic Franconian Kerwa tradition with one of the largest oldtimer meet-ups in the southern district of Fürth. For three days, the market square of the Middle Franconian market town fills with a festival tent, farmers' market, flea market, and citizens' shooting competition, while the Oldtimerfreunde Zenngrund display their historic vehicles. The festival is one of those Kerwas that attract not only the village but also the Zenngrund region and the area around Cadolzburg, Langenzenn, and Markt Erlbach. Wilhermsdorf—with just under 5,000 inhabitants, located in the Zenn valley—becomes a meeting point for families, clubs, and oldtimer enthusiasts for a weekend.

Dates 11 Sep — 13 Sep 2026

Venue Wilhermsdorf (09573)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Herbstkirchweih Wilhermsdorf — edition 2026

The Herbstkirchweih Wilhermsdorf 2026 is expected to take place on the second or third weekend of September—last year's edition was held from September 12–14, 2025. Three days of Kerwa activities on the market square with a festival tent, farmers' market, flea market, and citizens' shooting competition, alongside the oldtimer meet-up organized by the Oldtimerfreunde Zenngrund.

The date for 2026 will likely be announced at the festival grounds with a poster and on the event calendar of the Fürth district (veranstaltungen-landkreis-fuerth.de), as well as via the Oldtimerfreunde Zenngrund. Based on the recurrence of previous years, the second or third weekend of September should be anticipated.

For decades, the program has followed the classic Middle Franconian Kerwa pattern: opening on Friday evening, climax on Saturday with the citizens' shooting competition, flea market, and oldtimer show, followed by a festive Sunday with a church service, farmers' market, and family program.

Highlights Herbstkirchweih Wilhermsdorf 2026

Oldtimer meet-up by the Oldtimerfreunde Zenngrund, citizens' shooting competition, flea market, and farmers' market around the market square.

Programme Herbstkirchweih Wilhermsdorf 2026

Program Herbstkirchweih Wilhermsdorf 2026

The complete daily program will be published by the market town of Wilhermsdorf and the Oldtimerfreunde Zenngrund shortly before the Kerwa. Based on previous editions, the following schedule is expected:

Friday — Opening and festival tent activities on the market square
Saturday — Festival activities, market, farmers' market, flea market, and citizens' shooting competition; from late morning, the Oldtimer meet-up by the Oldtimerfreunde Zenngrund on the market square
Sunday — Festive church service, family day, continued oldtimer exhibition, festival tent closing

Current information: Landkreis Fürth — Events and oldtimerfreunde-zenngrund.de.

Prices Herbstkirchweih Wilhermsdorf 2026

Free admission. Food, drinks, citizens' shooting, and market goods available on-site.

Practical information

Practical information — Herbstkirchweih Wilhermsdorf

Getting There

By car via the A 6 (Langenzenn exit) or the A 73 (Erlangen-West exit), then take Staatsstraße ST 2245 to Wilhermsdorf. From Wilhermsdorf station on the Rangaubahn (Cadolzburg–Fürth line), it's a 10-minute walk to the market square.

Admission

The festival tent, market square, and oldtimer exhibition are freely accessible. Food, drinks, and the citizens' shooting competition are paid for on-site.

Accommodation

Guesthouses in Wilhermsdorf, with a larger selection in Cadolzburg, Langenzenn, and Fürth.

Kirchweih with Oldtimer Flair

Wilhermsdorf is one of those Middle Franconian market towns where Kirchweih is not just an event, but a way of life. The Herbstkirchweih (Autumn Kirchweih) in mid-September is the larger of the two Kerwas in town and combines traditional elements—festival tent, fairground rides, market, farmers' market, flea market, and citizens' shooting competition—with an additional magnet: a large Oldtimertreffen (oldtimer meet-up), organized by the Oldtimerfreunde Zenngrund (Zenngrund Oldtimer Friends).

Market Square, Oldtimers, and Festival Tent

The action is concentrated on Wilhermsdorf's market square and the adjacent streets. Anyone entering the market square finds themselves amidst the festival tent, market stalls, and a rotating exhibition of historic vehicles—from old Beetles, DKWs, and NSUs to American cruisers from the 1950s. The Oldtimerfreunde Zenngrund present vehicles from their club as well as from all over Middle Franconia; some models are running, others are purely for display.

Wilhermsdorf in the Zenngrund

Wilhermsdorf is a market town in the district of Fürth, in the state of Bavaria, located in the Zenn valley—the region that bears the name Zenngrund between Cadolzburg and Markt Erlbach. The market town has around 5,000 inhabitants, is home to a historic market square complex, and belongs to a cultural landscape that often stands in the tourist shadow of Fürth and Nuremberg—a shame, because the Herbstkirchweih is exactly what an authentic Middle Franconian village festival can be.

What Makes the Kerwa Special

The Herbstkirchweih thrives on its mix. During the day, there's the citizens' shooting competition, flea market, and farmers' market, along with the aroma of bratwurst, gingerbread, and mulled wine. In the evening, the festival tent buzzes with brass band music, dancing, and Franconian beer garden atmosphere. The added appeal: those who don't fancy the festival tent can stroll among the vehicles of the Oldtimerfreunde—an unusual but successful combination.