Name: Kirchweih Aidhausen 2026
Start: 2026-11-11T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Gasthaus Rosenhof Aidhausen

Kirchweih Aidhausen

About Kirchweih Aidhausen

The Kirchweih Aidhausen is the traditional Kirchweih (church consecration festival) of the municipality of Aidhausen in the Haßbergland, organized by TSV Aidhausen. Celebrations run from Thursday to Monday: from the "Durschtichen Dunnerschdich" (Thirsty Thursday) at TSV, through pub singing and a TSV football match, to the Kirchweihbaum (maypole). With catering, music, and customs, the festival combines village community and Franconian Kirchweih tradition in the district of Haßberge in Upper Franconia.

Dates 11 Nov — 16 Nov 2026

Venue Aidhausen (09674)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Kirchweih Aidhausen — edition 2026

The 2026 Kirchweih Aidhausen runs from Wednesday, November 11, to Monday, November 16. Kicking off on St. Martin's Day, the festival in the Haßbergland region features a parade, traditional market stalls, pub singing, and authentic Franconian cuisine.

The 2026 Kirchweih Aidhausen takes place from Wednesday, November 11, to Monday, November 16. Starting on St. Martin's Day, the event celebrates Franconian traditions with a parade, market stalls, lively pub singing, and hearty regional food.

Highlights Kirchweih Aidhausen 2026

Kick-off on St. Martin's Day (November 11)
Grand parade with local clubs, shops, and restaurants
"Market of Sensations" with traditional fairground stalls
Closing day on Monday with a mushroom walk and fireworks

Programme Kirchweih Aidhausen 2026

The festival spans from Wednesday to Monday. The 2026 program includes:

Wednesday (St. Martin's Day): Kick-off with a church service, dancing, the St. Martin's play, and traditional St. Martin's pastries and dishes.
Thursday: Weißwurst breakfast accompanied by traditional tavern music.
Friday: Fun, games, and fairground stalls for all ages.
Saturday: The grand Kirchweih parade featuring local clubs, businesses, and restaurants of Aidhausen, plus a "Market of Sensations" with authentic stalls.
Sunday: Kirchweih church service followed by a traditional festive meal.
Monday: Closing day with a mushroom foraging walk, dinner, and fireworks.

Prices Kirchweih Aidhausen 2026

Admission to the Kirchweih is free; costs only apply to food and drinks.

Practical information

Practical information — Kirchweih Aidhausen

Getting There

Aidhausen is located in the Haßberge district in the Haßbergland. Arrive by car via the A70 (exit Knetzgau/Haßfurt) and continue on regional roads towards Hofheim.

Admission

Admission to the Kirchweih is free; costs are incurred for food and drinks.

Tip

The "Durschtiche Dunnerschdich" at TSV opens the Kirchweih weekend – a good introduction to the customs.

Kirchweih in the Haßbergland

The Kirchweih Aidhausen is the traditional church festival of the Aidhausen community, located in the Haßberge district of Lower Franconia, Bavaria. Part of the Hofheim in Unterfranken administrative association, Aidhausen is nestled in the Haßbergland, a rural, hilly region. The festival is hosted by the Gasthaus Rosenhof, a local establishment with a long-standing tradition in Aidhausen.

Customs and Community

The Kirchweih Aidhausen upholds the classic Franconian tradition of celebrating local customs. These festivals serve as vital social highlights in the village calendar and showcase the community's vibrant spirit. Traditions like the raising of the Kirchweih tree and communal singing in the tavern bring the village together.

Regional Significance

The Kirchweih Aidhausen is a living example of Franconian heritage and a staple event in the Hofheim administrative calendar, drawing visitors from across the Haßberge district and the wider Haßbergland region.