Ilshofen Autumn and Pottery Market

Autumn Market with a Focus on Pottery

The Ilshofen Autumn and Pottery Market is a special variation of the classic autumn market – with a clear focus on pottery and ceramics. Hohenlohe potters and ceramic artists present their work on the market square, alongside other craft stalls, food stalls from local clubs, and regional vendor stands. The market runs every year on the fourth weekend of September – in 2026 on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27.

Crafts, Pottery, and City Run

The Pottery Market brings potteries and ceramic workshops from Hohenlohe and Württemberg to the market square – from classic vessels (jugs, bowls, vases) to modern sculptures and everyday design pieces. In addition, other craftspeople – basket weavers, wood sculptors, jewelry designers, felt artists – offer their works. On Saturday, September 26, 2026, the Ilshofen City Run will also take place – a local fun run that complements the market atmosphere with a sporting touch.

Sunday Shopping

Sunday, September 27, 2026, is declared a Sunday with open shops: The town's businesses open in the afternoon, and in the town center, market visits and regular shopping combine. Food stalls from local clubs offer Hohenlohe specialties – Maultaschen, Hohenlohe sausages, apple fritters, fresh bread from the baker – catering with regional apple wines and beers.

Ilshofen, Hohenlohe, and the Autumn Market Circle

Ilshofen, with just under 6,000 inhabitants, is located in the district of Schwäbisch Hall in the state of Baden-Württemberg, in the north of Hohenlohe. The Hohenlohe region is famous for its Hohenlohe pottery tradition – a centuries-old craft culture with its own styles and firing methods. The Ilshofen Autumn and Pottery Market builds on this tradition and makes it visible to a broad audience. On the fourth weekend of September, many autumn markets take place in Hohenlohe and Württemberg; Ilshofen benefits from its convenient location on the A 6 motorway.