Name: Kerwa Eckersdorf 2026
Start: 2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortsmitte Eckersdorf

Kerwa Eckersdorf

About Kerwa Eckersdorf

The Kerwa Eckersdorf is the traditional Kirchweih (church consecration festival) of the municipality of Eckersdorf in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth, organized by the Landjugend Eckersdorf (local youth club). For four days, the village celebrates its Kärwa with music, dancing, Franconian specialties, and convivial gatherings. The festival, supported by the Landjugend, combines youthful engagement with living customs and is a unifying event for the village community near Bayreuth.

Dates 17 Sep — 20 Sep 2026

Venue Eckersdorf (09472)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kerwa Eckersdorf — edition 2026

The Kerwa Eckersdorf 2026 takes place from September 17 to 20. For four days, music, dancing, Franconian specialties, and convivial gatherings shape the traditional Kirchweih of the Landjugend Eckersdorf.

The 2026 edition runs from September 17 to 20 in Eckersdorf in the Bayreuth district. The Kerwa is organized by the Landjugend Eckersdorf.

For four days, the village transforms into a festival site with music, dancing, Kirchweihbier, and Franconian delicacies. The customs typical of Franconian Kärwan and convivial gatherings are the focus.

Highlights Kerwa Eckersdorf 2026

Franconian Kerwa supported by the Landjugend
Music, dancing, and customs over four days
Kirchweihbier and Franconian specialties
Free admission

Programme Kerwa Eckersdorf 2026

Program 2026

Traditional Franconian Kerwa over four days
Music and dancing
Kirchweihbier and Franconian delicacies
Organized by the Landjugend Eckersdorf

Prices Kerwa Eckersdorf 2026

Admission is free. Food and drinks are subject to charge.

Practical information

Practical information — Kerwa Eckersdorf

Getting There

Eckersdorf is located in the Bayreuth district in Upper Franconia, west of the city of Bayreuth. Accessible by car via the B22 from Bayreuth. The festival takes place in the village center.

Admission

Admission to the Kerwa is free. Food and drinks are subject to charge.

Tip

Anyone wanting to experience the Franconian Kärwa tradition should not miss the Kerwaaustanz and the local delicacies.

Franconian Kerwa Tradition

The Kerwa Eckersdorf is in the tradition of the Franconian Kirchweih, one of the region's most vibrant traditional festivals. The venue is the municipality of Eckersdorf in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth, not far from the festival city of Bayreuth.

Supported by the Landjugend

The Kerwa is organized by the Landjugend Eckersdorf. This youthful engagement shapes the character of the festival: it combines the preservation of inherited customs with the drive of young people who keep tradition alive and pass it on.

Four Days of Kerwa Atmosphere

For four days, Eckersdorf transforms into a festival site. Music, dancing, Franconian delicacies, and Kirchweihbier (festival beer) shape the atmosphere. The convivial gathering is the focus, complemented by the typical customs surrounding the Kerwabaum (festival maypole) and the Kerwaaustanz (closing dance).

Community and Custom

The Kerwa is much more than a folk festival: it is an expression of living tradition and strengthens the cohesion of the village community. Generations come together to celebrate.

Significance in the Bayreuth District

As a typical Franconian Kerwa supported by the Landjugend, the festival is exemplary of the vibrant Kirchweih tradition in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth in the Free State of Bavaria.