Kärwa Schwarzenbruck

About Kärwa Schwarzenbruck

The Kärwa Schwarzenbruck is the traditional Kirchweih (church consecration festival) of the municipality of Schwarzenbruck in Nürnberger Land. Every year in July, young and old meet on the festival island on Dürrenhembacher Straße for a four-day folk festival with a beer tent, live music, amusement rides, shooting galleries, and Franconian delicacies. The Kärwa is opened with the traditional beer tapping on Friday evening, organized by KVS Schwarzenbruck e.V.

Dates 03 Jul — 06 Jul 2026

Venue Schwarzenbruck (09574)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Kärwa Schwarzenbruck — edition 2026

The Kärwa Schwarzenbruck 2026 takes place from July 3rd to 6th on the festival island on Dürrenhembacher Straße. It opens on Friday at 6 PM with the beer tapping. For four days, visitors can expect a beer tent with live music, amusement rides, shooting galleries, Kärwabaum raising, a card game tournament, and a family afternoon. Organized by KVS Schwarzenbruck e.V.

The Kärwa Schwarzenbruck 2026 runs from July 3rd to 6th on the festival island on Dürrenhembacher Straße. The Kirchweih opens on Friday evening with the traditional beer tapping.

During the four festival days, the beer tent with live music, amusement rides such as bumper cars and swing boats, shooting galleries, and game stalls create a folk festival atmosphere. Customs include the raising of the Kärwabaum on Saturday, a card game tournament in the festival tent, and a family afternoon with reduced ride prices. The organizer is KVS Schwarzenbruck e.V.

Highlights Kärwa Schwarzenbruck 2026

Beer tapping on Friday at 6 PM
Beer tent with live music
Kärwabaum raising and card game tournament
Family afternoon with reduced ride prices

Programme Kärwa Schwarzenbruck 2026

Friday, July 3, 2026 — from 4:30 PM

6:00 PM — Traditional beer tapping and opening of the Kärwa
Beer tent with live music

Saturday, July 4, 2026 — from 10:00 AM

Raising of the Kärwabaum
Card game tournament in the festival tent
Live music in the beer tent

Sunday, July 5, 2026 — from 12:00 PM

Family afternoon with reduced ride prices
Amusement rides, shooting galleries, children's program

Monday, July 6, 2026 — from 11:00 AM

Closing of the Kärwa with beer tent and amusement rides

Prices Kärwa Schwarzenbruck 2026

Free admission. Food, drinks, and amusement rides payable, reduced ride prices on family afternoon.

Practical information

Practical information — Kärwa Schwarzenbruck

Getting There

The festival island is located at Dürrenhembacher Straße, 90592 Schwarzenbruck, in the district of Nürnberger Land. Schwarzenbruck can be reached via S-Bahn line S3 from Nuremberg.

Opening Hours

Friday from 4:30 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM, Sunday from 12:00 PM, Monday from 11:00 AM.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is free.

Franconian Kirchweih Tradition

The Kärwa Schwarzenbruck is the annual Kirchweih of the municipality in Nürnberger Land. It is organized by KVS Schwarzenbruck e.V. on the festival island on Dürrenhembacher Straße — four days of folk festival in convivial Franconian tradition.

Beer Tent and Amusement Park

The centerpiece is the beer tent with live music and hearty Bavarian cuisine. Around it, amusement rides such as bumper cars, swing boats, and carousels, as well as game stalls and shooting ranges, create a folk festival atmosphere for all generations.

Customs Around the Kärwa

The Kärwa is opened with the traditional beer tapping on Friday evening. Customs include the raising of the Kärwabaum (Kirchweih tree) on Saturday, a card game tournament in the festival tent, and a family afternoon with reduced ride prices.

Community Meeting Point

The Kärwa Schwarzenbruck is a social highlight of the year for the community and a popular meeting place for locals and guests from the Nürnberger Land region.