Name: Kerwa Poxdorf 2026
Start: 2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festplatz Poxdorf

Kerwa Poxdorf

About Kerwa Poxdorf

The Kerwa Poxdorf is the traditional Franconian Kirchweih (church consecration festival) of the small municipality of Poxdorf in the district of Forchheim. Organized by the Kerwasburschen Poxdorf e.V., it is celebrated according to old custom on the second weekend after the Assumption of Mary (August 15th). The Kerwa stands for living Upper Franconian traditions: Kirchweihbaum (maypole), festival tent, brass music, and the traditional Betzentanz on Kirchweihmontag (festival Monday). The Poxdorf Kerwa is also known for its special atmosphere with "Betzenaustanzen" (a traditional dance) and Italian evening. For four days, the village is a meeting point for the entire region – a true Franconian village festival with heart.

Dates 13 Aug — 16 Aug 2026

Venue Poxdorf (09474)

Prices Free

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Edition 2026

Kerwa Poxdorf — edition 2026

The Kerwa Poxdorf 2026 is expected to be celebrated from August 13th to 16th – on the second weekend after the Assumption of Mary. Four days of festivities with Kirchweihbaum, festival tent, brass music, Betzentanz on Kirchweihmontag, and Italian evening.

The 2026 edition of the Kerwa Poxdorf follows the traditional date on the second weekend after August 15th and is scheduled for August 13th to 16th, 2026. The organizers are the Kerwasburschen Poxdorf e.V.

As every year, the raising of the Kirchweihbaum, the festival tent operations with brass music, the Italian evening, and the Betzentanz on Kirchweihmontag are the highlights. The exact program will be announced by the Kerwasburschen before the festival.

Highlights Kerwa Poxdorf 2026

Raising of the Kirchweihbaum, Italian evening, Betzentanz on Kirchweihmontag with the crowning of the Kerwapaar.

Programme Kerwa Poxdorf 2026

Thursday/Friday

Raising of the Kirchweihbaum by the Kerwasburschen
Opening of the festival with festival tent and brass music

Saturday

Festival tent with live music
Italian Evening – A special feature of the Poxdorf Kerwa

Sunday

Kirchweih church service and Frühschoppen (morning pint)
Festival tent with brass music

Kirchweihmontag (Festival Monday)

Betzentanz / Betzenaustanzen by the Kerwasburschen – traditional festival highlight with the crowning of the Kerwapaar

The detailed program for 2026 will be published by the Kerwasburschen Poxdorf e.V. before the Kerwa.

Prices Kerwa Poxdorf 2026

Admission is free. Food and drinks in the festival tent are subject to a charge.

Practical information

Practical information — Kerwa Poxdorf

Getting There

Poxdorf is located in the district of Forchheim, conveniently close to the A73 motorway (exit Forchheim-Nord) between Forchheim and Erlangen. Arrival by car is recommended.

Admission

Admission is free. Food and drinks in the festival tent are subject to a charge.

Tip

The Betzentanz on Kirchweihmontag is the traditional highlight – if you want to experience it, you should be there in the afternoon/evening.

Kirchweih Traditions in Upper Franconia

Poxdorf is a small municipality in the district of Forchheim, where the Kirchweih tradition is kept alive by the Kerwasburschen Poxdorf e.V. The Kerwa follows the traditional Franconian date: the second weekend after the Assumption of Mary (August 15th).

The Betzentanz

The highlight of the Poxdorf Kerwa is the Betzentanz on Kirchweihmontag. During the "Betzenaustanzen," a dance is performed around the Betzen (the Kirchweih bouquet) according to old custom – a competition where the dancing couple who ends up holding the bouquet when the music stops is crowned the Kerwapaar (festival couple).

Festival Tent and Italian Evening

Throughout the festival days, the festival tent, brass music, and Franconian delicacies ensure a convivial atmosphere. A special feature of the Poxdorf Kerwa is the Italian evening, which adds its own popular touch to the village festival.

Village Festival for the Region

For four days, Poxdorf is an attraction for visitors from surrounding towns. The family-friendly atmosphere and the living traditions make the Kerwa a fixed date in the Franconian Kirchweih calendar.