Name: KarpfenMarktPlatz Neustadt a.d.Aisch 2026
Start: 2026-09-05T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-05T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz Neustadt a.d.Aisch

KarpfenMarktPlatz

About KarpfenMarktPlatz

With the KarpfenMarktPlatz, Neustadt an der Aisch annually opens the Aischgrund carp season. On the market square, local restaurateurs focus entirely on the »Aischgründer«: from crispy baked carp to carp blau (poached) and Asian-prepared carp, to the carp burger. This is accompanied by Franconian wine, an entertainment program, a farmers' market with regional products, and the Aischgrund Carp Museum in the old castle. A culinary season opener in the heart of one of Bavaria's most famous pond farming regions.

Dates 05 Sep — 05 Sep 2026

Venue Neustadt a.d.Aisch (09575)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

KarpfenMarktPlatz — edition 2026

The KarpfenMarktPlatz 2026 will take place on Saturday, September 5, on the market square of Neustadt an der Aisch, opening the Aischgrund carp season. Local restaurateurs will present the »Aischgründer« in all variations, accompanied by Franconian wine, a farmers' market, the Carp Museum with a live tank, and an entertainment program.

The KarpfenMarktPlatz 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, on the market square of Neustadt an der Aisch. It opens the Aischgrund carp season, which traditionally runs from September 1st to November 1st.

Local restaurateurs will offer carp in diverse preparations – baked, blau, Asian-style, and as carp burgers – complemented by Franconian wine and an entertainment program. The Aischgrund Carp Museum will be present with a stand and a live tank, alongside a farmers' market featuring regional products and a children's program.

Highlights KarpfenMarktPlatz 2026

Enjoyable opening of the Aischgrund carp season
»Aischgründer« in all preparation variations
Aischgrund Carp Museum with live tank and prize draw

Programme KarpfenMarktPlatz 2026

Saturday, September 5, 2026 — Neustadt a.d.Aisch Market Square

Season Opening — traditional market kickoff of the Aischgrund carp season
Carp Specialties — »Aischgründer« baked, blau, Asian-style, and as carp burgers, presented by local restaurateurs
Aischgrund Carp Museum — stand in cooperation with the Tourist Information, live tank with prize draws and prizes; museums open in the afternoon
Farmers' Market — regional, fresh products
Accompanying Program — Franconian wine, entertainment program, children's program

The detailed schedule for 2026 will be published in advance on freizeit.neustadt-aisch.de.

Prices KarpfenMarktPlatz 2026

Free admission; food, Franconian wine, and individual offerings based on consumption.

Practical information

Practical information — KarpfenMarktPlatz

Getting There

Neustadt an der Aisch is centrally located in the Aisch valley, accessible via the A3 motorway (Neustadt/Aisch exit) and by train (Neustadt (Aisch) station on the Würzburg–Nuremberg line). The festival takes place on the market square.

Admission

Admission to the KarpfenMarktPlatz is free; food, wine, and individual activities are paid for consumption.

Tip

A visit to the Aischgrund Carp Museum in the old castle is worthwhile – the museums open in the afternoon on the festival day.

Where the Carp Season Begins

The KarpfenMarktPlatz is the traditional start of the Aischgrund carp season in Neustadt an der Aisch, the district town of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim (Middle Franconia, Bavaria). The Aischgrund is one of Germany's most renowned carp pond regions; the KarpfenMarktPlatz celebrates this heritage with a culinary market festival right in the center of town.

The »Aischgründer« in All Its Variations

The focus is on carp, specifically the »Aischgründer«. Local restaurateurs showcase the full spectrum of preparation methods: crispy baked, poached »blau«, prepared Asian-style, or as a carp burger. This culinary offering is complemented by Franconian wine and an entertainment program.

Museum, Farmers' Market, and Hands-on Activities

The Aischgrund Carp Museum in the old Neustadt Castle is present with a stand – in cooperation with the municipal tourist information – and attracts visitors with a popular live tank and prize draws. The day is further enhanced by a farmers' market featuring fresh, regional products and a children's program. The KarpfenMarktPlatz also participates in the nationwide »Tag der Regionen« (Day of the Regions) initiative, highlighting regional value creation.

Culinary Flagship of the Region

With its blend of regional food culture, pond farming tradition, and town festival atmosphere, the KarpfenMarktPlatz is a vibrant showcase of the Aischgrund – and for many, the enjoyable kickoff to the carp season, which traditionally runs from September 1st to November 1st.