Name: Kirchweih Adelshofen 2026
Start: 2026-10-16T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kerwa-Halle Adelshofen

Adelshofener Kerwa

About Adelshofener Kerwa

The Kirchweih Adelshofen is a traditional Franconian Kerwa (church consecration festival) in the municipality of Adelshofen in the Ansbach district, organized by the Bayern Fanclub Adelshofen and the Kerwa-Buam und -Madli (local young men and women). In a festively decorated Kerwa hall, clubs and the village community celebrate for several days with a party night, beer tapping ceremony, Kirchweih dance, a church service in St. Nikolaus, and a procession through the village. A highlight is the traditional men's ballet by the Kerwa-Buam. The Adelshofener Kerwa combines Franconian customs with exuberant festival culture.

Dates 16 Oct — 18 Oct 2026

Venue Adelshofen (09571)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Adelshofener Kerwa — edition 2026

The Kirchweih Adelshofen 2026 is planned for mid-October (traditionally the third weekend of October). The Bayern Fanclub Adelshofen and the Kerwa-Buam und -Madli invite you to the festively decorated Kerwa hall with a party, beer tapping ceremony, Kirchweih dance, church service, and procession. The exact date will be announced by the organizer.

The Adelshofener Kerwa 2026 is expected to take place in mid-October. Friday starts with an 80s-90s-2000s party with DJ Fällkeil. Saturday follows with the official beer tapping ceremony by the mayor with beer from Landwehr Bräu Reichelshofen, as well as a Kirchweih dance with live music and – as a special highlight – the new edition of the men's Kirchweih ballet by the Kerwa-Buam. On Sunday, the church service begins at 9:30 AM in St. Nikolaus with Lyra Adelshofen, followed by the Kirchweih procession at 1 PM and a concert. The exact date for 2026 will be published by the Bayern Fanclub Adelshofen.

Highlights Adelshofener Kerwa 2026

Men's Kirchweih ballet by the Kerwa-Buam, 80s-90s-2000s party, official beer tapping ceremony, Sunday Kirchweih procession, church service in St. Nikolaus with Lyra Adelshofen.

Programme Adelshofener Kerwa 2026

Friday

80s-90s-2000s party with DJ Fällkeil from 9 PM.

Saturday

Doors open from 7 PM, official beer tapping ceremony by the mayor, Kirchweih dance with live music, men's ballet by the Kerwa-Buam.

Sunday

9:30 AM Church service in St. Nikolaus with Lyra Adelshofen; 1 PM Kirchweih procession through the village, followed by a concert.

Prices Adelshofener Kerwa 2026

Admission to the Kerwa is free. Food and drinks are offered by the Bayern Fanclub Adelshofen at usual festival prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Adelshofener Kerwa

Getting There

Kerwa-Halle Adelshofen, 91587 Adelshofen (Ansbach district). By car via the A6 / A7 towards Rothenburg ob der Tauber or Schillingsfürst.

Admission

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

Tip

The Kirchweih procession on Sunday afternoon and the men's ballet by the Kerwa-Buam are the highlights.

Franconian Kirchweih Customs in the Ansbach District

The Kirchweih Adelshofen – the "Adelshofener Kerwa" – is a fixed date in the customs calendar of the municipality of Adelshofen in the West Middle Franconia district of Ansbach. The Kerwa is organized by the Bayern Fanclub Adelshofen together with the Kerwa-Buam und -Madli, who transform the Dürr family's machine hall into a festively decorated Kerwa hall year after year.

Program Over Several Days

Friday kicks off with an 80s-90s-2000s party with a DJ. Saturday follows with the official beer tapping ceremony by Mayor Johannes Schneider with beer from Landwehr Bräu Reichelshofen, followed by a Kirchweih dance with live music. A special highlight is the new edition of the successful men's Kirchweih ballet by the Kerwa-Buam.

Church Service and Kirchweih Procession

Friday: 80s-90s-2000s party with DJ
Saturday: Beer tapping ceremony, Kirchweih dance with live music, men's ballet by the Kerwa-Buam
Sunday: Church service at 9:30 AM in St. Nikolaus with Lyra Adelshofen, Kirchweih procession at 1 PM, and a concert

Community and Tradition

The Adelshofener Kerwa thrives on the commitment of the Bayern Fanclub and the young Kerwa society. It combines the church's patronal feast, Franconian Kirchweih procession, and exuberant festival atmosphere, making it an attraction for the entire West Middle Franconia region.