Name: Igensdorfer Zeltkerwa 2026
Start: 2026-06-19T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-22T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festzeltplatz Igensdorf

Igensdorfer Kerwa

About Igensdorfer Kerwa

The Igensdorfer Zeltkerwa is the major Franconian Kirchweih (church fair) of the market town of Igensdorf in the Upper Franconian district of Forchheim. Traditionally, it takes place around St. John's Day (June 24th) on the Sunday before Johanni and extends from Friday to Monday. Under a large festival tent, old Kirchweih customs and exuberant celebrations combine: from the beer tapping by the mayor and the erection of the Kirwabaum (fair tree) to the festive church service and the traditional Frühschoppen (morning pint), visitors experience living Franconian festival culture. The Kerwa is organized by the Kerwaboum Igensdorf e.V., who create a weekend full of atmosphere with live music, dancing, and conviviality. The Zeltkerwa is one of the liveliest Kirchweihen in the Franconian Switzerland.

Dates 19 Jun — 22 Jun 2026

Venue Igensdorf (09474)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Igensdorfer Kerwa — edition 2026

The Igensdorfer Zeltkerwa 2026 will take place from Friday, June 19th to Monday, June 22nd – the weekend before St. John's Day. Under the large festival tent, visitors can expect the erection of the Kirwabaum, the beer tapping by the mayor, a festive church service, and live music. The Kerwa is organized by the Kerwaboum Igensdorf e.V.

From Friday, June 19th to Monday, June 22nd, 2026, the market town of Igensdorf will celebrate the traditional Zeltkerwa around St. John's Day. The event kicks off on Friday evening with a band concert. On Saturday afternoon, the Kirwabaum will be erected, followed by the beer tapping by the mayor in the early evening, and then live music in the festival tent. Sunday begins with the festive church service, followed by Frühschoppen, Kerwaspiele, and the performances of the Kerwapaare. The event traditionally concludes on Monday. The customs are upheld by the Kerwaboum Igensdorf e.V.

Highlights Igensdorfer Kerwa 2026

Franconian Zeltkirchweih around St. John's Day
Erection of the Kirwabaum on Saturday
Beer tapping by the mayor
Festive church service and Frühschoppen on Sunday
Live music and dancing in the large festival tent

Programme Igensdorfer Kerwa 2026

Festival Weekend

Friday, June 19, 2026, evening — Opening band concert (admission from approx. 8 PM)
Saturday, June 20, 2026, approx. 4:00 PM — Erection of the Kirwabaum
Saturday, June 20, 2026, approx. 7:00 PM — Beer tapping by the mayor, followed by live music in the festival tent
Sunday, June 21, 2026, approx. 9:30 AM — Festive church service, followed by Frühschoppen, Kerwaspiele, and performances of the Kerwapaare
Monday, June 22, 2026 — Conclusion of the Kerwa

The complete program will be published via the channels of the Kerwaboum Igensdorf e.V.

Prices Igensdorfer Kerwa 2026

Entry to the festival grounds is free. Food and drinks in the festival tent are paid for on site.

Practical information

Practical information — Igensdorfer Kerwa

Getting There

Igensdorf is located in the district of Forchheim at the gateway to the Franconian Switzerland. Access is via Forchheim or Erlangen; the festival tent site is centrally located in the town.

Admission

Entry to the festival grounds is free. Early arrival is recommended for the band evenings in the festival tent.

Tip

The erection of the Kirwabaum on Saturday and the festive church service on Sunday offer authentic insights into Franconian Kirchweih customs. The detailed program will be published via the channels of the Kerwaboum Igensdorf.

Franconian Kirchweih with Tradition

The Igensdorfer Zeltkerwa is the central Kirchweih of the market town of Igensdorf in the state of Bavaria, in the district of Forchheim on the edge of the Franconian Switzerland. Like many Franconian Kirchweihen, it is closely linked to the church year: it traditionally takes place on the Sunday before St. John's Day (June 24th) and extends from Friday to Monday.

The Festival Tent as the Centerpiece

Unlike pure street fairs, the Igensdorf event centers around a large festival tent. Here, locals and guests from the entire region gather for live music, dancing, and socialising. The tent provides a reliable setting for the multi-day festival, even in changeable weather.

Customs of the Kerwaboum

The Zeltkerwa is organised by the Kerwaboum Igensdorf e.V., who preserve traditional customs. Fixed program points include the erection of the Kirwabaum on Saturday afternoon, the beer tapping by the mayor in the early evening, and the festive church service on Sunday morning followed by Frühschoppen and Kerwaspiele (fair games).

Weekend Schedule

The event kicks off on Friday evening with a band concert. Saturday is dedicated to the Kirwabaum erection and the beer tapping, followed by live music in the festival tent. On Sunday, the festive church service, Frühschoppen, and the performances of the Kerwapaare (fair couples) take center stage. The event traditionally concludes on Monday.

Identity of the Franconian Switzerland

In Franconia, the Kirchweih is much more than a Volksfest – it is an expression of village community and regional identity. The Igensdorfer Zeltkerwa embodies this tradition vibrantly and is one of the most popular Kirchweihen in the district of Forchheim.