Kirchweih Burghaslach
Franconian Kirchweih on the first weekend of September in the Steigerwald
About Kirchweih Burghaslach
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Franconian Kirchweih in the Steigerwald
The market town of Burghaslach in the southern Steigerwald (Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim district) traditionally celebrates its main Kirchweih on the first Sunday of September. The festival week in 2026 runs from Wednesday, September 2nd to Monday, September 7th, and is the municipality's most important own Volksfest — alongside the spring market on the last Sunday of April and the Christmas market in Advent.
Kerwasbuschen and -madli
In Franconia, Kirchweihen are traditionally carried by the 'Kerwasbuschen' (young unmarried men) and 'Kerwasmadli' (young unmarried women) of the town — a group that declares itself responsible for the organization and execution of the Kirchweih for one year. In Burghaslach, this tradition is alive: the Kerwasbuschen take care of the Kirchweih tree, the Madli of the festive attire, and both together of the musical program and the parade.
Program Elements of a Burghaslach Kirchweih
- Beer Tapping: on the opening evening (typically Saturday) by the mayor
- Festival Tent: with live music, Franconian cuisine, beer from a regional brewery
- Kerwasbaum / Plan Raising: on Saturday, traditional raising of the Kirchweih tree by the Kerwasbuschen
- Three Church Services: festive service on Kirchweih Sunday, plus other devotions
- Kirchweih Parade: on Sunday through the town
- Amusement Rides and Stalls: on the festival grounds for families and children
- Frühschoppen: on Sunday morning with brass music
- Schlachtschüssel: traditional Kirchweih dish of pork and side dishes
- Dancing: on the festival evenings
District Kirchweihen — All Summer Long
Burghaslach is a market town with numerous districts, each celebrating its own Kirchweih — at different dates spread throughout the summer and autumn:
- Oberrimbach: July 12th, 2026
- Gleißenberg: August 21st–23rd, 2026
- Seitenbuch: August 21st to September 1st, 2026 (one of the longest)
- Breitenlohe: September 2nd–7th, 2026 (parallel to the main Burghaslach Kirchweih)
- Burghaslach (Main Town): September 2nd–7th, 2026
- Kirchrimbach: October 11th, 2026
- Münchhof: October 23rd–26th, 2026
Anyone spending a weekend in Burghaslach can experience several Kirchweihen — depending on the date.
Steigerwald — The Quiet Wine Region
Burghaslach is located in the southern Steigerwald, a hilly, wooded low mountain range between Würzburg and Bamberg. The region is both wine and beer country (regional breweries like Greif from Forchheim, Engelhardt from Forchheim, or further south Franconian wineries), known for its quiet forests, hiking trails, small villages, and the famous Münsterschwarzach Abbey. A region that becomes particularly lively in September with its many Kirchweihen.
Kirchweih Burghaslach — edition 2026
The Burghaslach Kirchweih 2026 starts on Wednesday, September 2nd, and runs until Monday, September 7th. The highlight is the weekend of September 5th and 6th, with beer tapping on Saturday evening (typically by the mayor) and a grand Kirchweih parade on Sunday.
On the festival grounds, the large festival tent offers live music (Franconian brass music and dance bands), regional draft beer, and traditional Franconian Kirchweih cuisine. Alongside, there are amusement rides and stalls for families and children. The Kerwasbuschen set up the decorated Kirchweih tree on Saturday, and the Kerwasmadli maintain the festive attire. Schlachtschüssel and Franconian snacks are part of the menu.
In parallel to the main Burghaslach Kirchweih, the district of Breitenlohe celebrates its own Kirchweih from September 2nd–7th — so anyone in Burghaslach can visit two Kirchweihen during September 2nd–7th.
Programme Kirchweih Burghaslach 2026
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 — Festival Start
- Evening — Opening of the festival week, first festival tent sessions
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
- Festival tent operation, live music
Friday, September 4th, 2026
- Festival tent operation, dance evening with dance band
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
- Afternoon — Raising of the Kirchweih tree by the Kerwasbuschen
- Evening — Beer Tapping by the mayor
- Evening — Dance evening in the festival tent
Sunday, September 6th, 2026 — Kirchweih Sunday (Highlight)
- Morning — Festive church service
- Following — Frühschoppen with brass music in the festival tent
- Noon — Schlachtschüssel and Franconian Kirchweih meal
- Afternoon — Kirchweih Parade through Burghaslach with participation of the Kerwasbuschen, -madli, traditional costume groups, brass music
- Evening — Festival tent operation with dancing
Monday, September 7th, 2026 — Winding Down
- Evening — Last festival tent evening, traditional closing
Parallel: Breitenlohe Kirchweih
- In the district of Breitenlohe, its own Kirchweih takes place from September 2nd–7th, 2026
More information at burghaslach.de.
Highlights Kirchweih Burghaslach 2026
- Beer tapping by the mayor on Saturday evening
- Kirchweih parade on Sunday with Kerwasbuschen and -madli
- Festive church service and Frühschoppen on Kirchweih Sunday
- Traditional Schlachtschüssel in the festival tent
- Amusement rides and stalls for families
- Parallel Kirchweih in the Breitenlohe district
Prices Kirchweih Burghaslach 2026
Free admission to the festival tent. Food and drinks at the stalls. Amusement rides payable separately. Draft beer typically €4–5, Schlachtschüssel with side dishes €12–18.
Practical information — Kirchweih Burghaslach
Getting There
By car via the A3 (exit Schlüsselfeld or Würzburg-Heidingsfeld), then local roads to Burghaslach. By train to Würzburg or Bamberg, then bus (limited connections).
Parking
Parking spaces near the festival grounds.
Admission
Free admission to the festival tent. Amusement rides payable individually. Food and drinks at the stalls.
Accommodation
Guesthouses in Burghaslach and the surrounding area, hotels in Bamberg (40 km), Würzburg (40 km), or Neustadt an der Aisch (30 km).
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Festplatz Burghaslach
Festplatz Burghaslach, 96152 Burghaslach