Kanzfeuer auf der Leite — Haag
Franconian Summer Solstice Fire with Torchlight Procession
About Kanzfeuer Haag
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Kanzfeuer — the Franconian Summer Solstice Custom
"Kanzfeuer" is the regional term for the summer solstice and St. John's fires lit in Upper Franconia on the weekend around June 24th (St. John's Day). The fire symbolizes the longest night of the year, the power of the sun, and—according to old folk belief—the protection of the harvest from evil spirits. Jumping over the embers is said to ward off illness; jumping hand in hand is believed to grant a long love.
The Kanzfeuer in Haag
The organizer is the Obst- und Gartenbauverein Haag (OGV). The fire burns on the "Leite"—a hillside above the village—and is visible from afar. Untreated wood is delivered days in advance (fixed acceptance times on Friday and Saturday afternoons) and piled into a bonfire.
What Happens on the Festival Evening
From 6:00 PM, the gathering begins at the festival grounds with regional specialties:
- "Hoocha Bratwurst" — typical Franconian sausage
- Currywurst and new grilled specialties from the "Grillheroes"
- Stick bread over an open flame — children can shape their own dough
- Beer, Schorle (mixed wine and soda), non-alcoholic drinks
Around 9:00 PM, the traditional torchlight procession begins. Participants walk with burning torches to the Culmberg, where the bonfire is lit. Afterwards, the celebration continues around the fire, often until well after midnight.
Surroundings
Haag in the Bayreuth district is a small municipality in the Bayreuth region. The Kanzfeuer is part of the municipality's annual event calendar, alongside the fire department's barbecue festival (June), the SV Schreez's summer festival, and the foundation festival at Schreez Castle.
Kanzfeuer Haag — edition 2026
The 2026 Kanzfeuer is officially listed in the Haag municipality's event calendar for Saturday, June 27th. As every year around the summer solstice, the Obst- und Gartenbauverein organizes the festival, which nowadays primarily encompasses village conviviality, catering, and the traditional fire.
Donations of wood—exclusively untreated, natural wood—are accepted at the festival grounds on Friday and Saturday afternoons. The municipality will provide information on exact acceptance times in the weekly newsletter and the online calendar.
Programme Kanzfeuer Haag 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026
- From 6:00 PM — Festival activities at the grounds on the Leite, catering by OGV Haag
- Hoocha Bratwurst, Currywurst, "Grillheroes" specialties
- Stick bread over an open flame for children and adults
- Live music and convivial gathering
- 9:00 PM — Start of the traditional torchlight procession from the festival grounds towards Culmberg
- Afterwards — Lighting of the Kanzfeuer on the Culmberg, festival activities until late into the night
Sturdy footwear is recommended due to the hillside location. Detailed programs will be published in the Haag municipality's bulletin and the event calendar.
Highlights Kanzfeuer Haag 2026
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Practical information — Kanzfeuer Haag
Getting There
Haag is located in the Bayreuth region, east of Bayreuth towards Goldkronach. Arrive via Bayreuth (B85) or Goldkronach. Parking is signposted at the festival grounds and in the village center.
Times
Festival operations start at 6:00 PM at the festival grounds on the Leite. Torchlight procession starts at 9:00 PM. Afterwards, fire and catering until late into the night.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks available on site.
Tip
Sturdy footwear is recommended due to the hillside location. Those wishing to donate wood should pay attention to the acceptance times on Friday and Saturday afternoons (information in the municipality's event calendar).
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Where it takes place Kanzfeuer Haag
Culmberg und Festplatz auf der Leite
Festplatz auf der Leite, 95473 Haag