Name: Kerwa in Birk (Emtmannsberg) 2026
Start: 2026-07-17T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-19T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Birk (Gemeinde Emtmannsberg)

Kerwa Birk

About Kerwa Birk

The Kerwa in Birk is the traditional Franconian Kirchweih (church consecration festival) of the hamlet of Birk in the municipality of Emtmannsberg (district of Bayreuth). For several days in midsummer, the village community celebrates with Kerwa specialties, music by the Kerwabuam (Kirchweih boys), a festive church service, a Weißwurst breakfast, and convivial get-togethers.

Dates 17 Jul — 19 Jul 2026

Venue Emtmannsberg (09472)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kerwa Birk — edition 2026

The Kerwa in Birk 2026 will take place on the third weekend of July (July 17–19, 2026). As every year, the district of Birk celebrates its traditional Franconian Kirchweih with Kerwa specialties, Kerwabuam, a festive church service, and a Weißwurst breakfast.

The Kerwa Birk 2026 will be celebrated on the third weekend of July; Kerwa Sunday falls on July 19, 2026. The schedule follows the proven Franconian Kerwa tradition: Friday evening (approx. 6:00 PM) features Krenfleisch and Kerwa specialties, Saturday evening (approx. 7:00 PM) the Aufspielen der Kerwabuam with traditional music. Kerwa Sunday includes the festive church service at 9:30 AM, a Weißwurst breakfast, a communal lunch at 12:00 PM, and coffee and cake starting at 2:00 PM.

Highlights Kerwa Birk 2026

Krenfleisch and Kerwa specialties to kick off, Aufspielen der Kerwabuam, festive church service with Weißwurst breakfast, communal lunch, coffee and cake – authentic Franconian village Kerwa.

Programme Kerwa Birk 2026

Friday, July 17, 2026

from approx. 6:00 PM — Krenfleisch and other Kerwa specialties

Saturday, July 18, 2026

from approx. 7:00 PM — Aufspielen der Kerwabuam (traditional Kerwa music)

Sunday, July 19, 2026 (Kerwa Sunday)

9:30 AM — Festive church service
afterwards — Weißwurst breakfast
12:00 PM — Communal lunch
from 2:00 PM — Coffee and cake, convivial Kerwa closing

The program follows the proven structure of previous years; minor changes will be announced by the Birk local community before the festival.

Prices Kerwa Birk 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks are sold on-site at local prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Kerwa Birk

Getting There

Birk is a district of Emtmannsberg in the Bayreuth district, accessible via the A9 (exit Bayreuth-Süd) and district roads.

Admission

Admission is free; food and drinks are sold on-site.

Contact

Administration Community Weidenberg, Tel. +49 9278 9770.

A Franconian Village Kerwa

The Kerwa in Birk is the Kirchweih of the small district of Birk in the municipality of Emtmannsberg, southeast of Bayreuth. The "Kerwa" – the dialect form of Kirchweih – is one of the most important village festivals of the year in the Franconian region and is celebrated in Birk with great commitment from the local community.

Kerwa Customs

The multi-day festival follows the classic Franconian Kerwa schedule: Friday evening begins with Krenfleisch (horseradish meat) and other Kerwa specialties, Saturday evening features the Aufspielen der Kerwabuam (playing of music by the Kerwabuam) with traditional music. Kerwa Sunday is dedicated to the festive church service, a Weißwurst breakfast, a communal lunch, and coffee and cake in the afternoon.

Community in the Hamlet

The Kerwa thrives on the cohesion of the small local community. It brings together locals, former residents of Birk, and guests from the surrounding area – an authentic piece of Franconian festival culture away from the big folk festivals.

Emtmannsberg in the Bayreuth Region

Emtmannsberg is scenically located southeast of Bayreuth. In addition to the Kerwa in Birk, the municipality maintains other Kirchweih and festival traditions, such as the Kirchweih in Schamelsberg and the Drei-Tannen-Fest – the Kerwa Birk is a firm summer component of this festival calendar.