Kerwa in Birk (Emtmannsberg)
Traditional Franconian village Kirchweih in the district of Birk
About Kerwa Birk
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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.
Kerwa Birk — edition 2026
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.
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.
Highlights Kerwa Birk 2026
Prices Kerwa Birk 2026
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.
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Where it takes place Kerwa Birk
Birk (Gemeinde Emtmannsberg)