Kirchweih Burk
Traditional Middle Franconian Kärwa in the Ansbach district
About Kärwa Burk
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One of the most traditional Kärwa in the Ansbach region
The Burker Kirchweih is one of the best-attended village Kärwa in the Ansbach district (Middle Franconia, Bavaria). The municipality of Burk, with its districts, is located between Dinkelsbühl and Feuchtwangen, near the Romantic Road. The historic church square with the Protestant St. Maria Church forms the geographical and social center of the festival.
The Kerwa-Buam and their traditions
As everywhere in Middle Franconia, the 'Kerwa-Buam' play a central role: they fetch the tree from the forest, decorate it, erect it, and are responsible for the festival. A special feature in Burk is the cannon shots fired on Thursday evening to open the event — a loud custom that has been revived in many Franconian villages in recent decades.
What's on offer
- Schlachtschüsselessen: traditional pork dish served from 11 AM on Thursday
- Raising of the tree: by the Kerwa-Buam on Thursday afternoon
- Cannon shots and beer tapping: Thursday evening with the mayor
- Sunday opening for shopping: with Weißwurstfrühstück, CVJM coffee afternoon, performances by kindergarten children, and family program
- Frühschoppen on Monday: Weißwurstfrühstück and lunch from 11:30 AM
- Geldbeutelwäsche on Tuesday: humorous closing day with music and bratwurst
Around Burk
Anyone wishing to combine their Kärwa visit with an excursion will find the medieval imperial city of Dinkelsbühl (approx. 10 km) and the old town of Feuchtwangen (5 km) just around the corner. Both are among the most beautiful stops on the Romantic Road.
Kärwa Burk — edition 2026
Burker Kärwa 2026
The dates July 3rd to 6th, 2026, are listed in the official event calendar of the municipality of Burk. The organizers are the municipality together with the Kerwa-Buam and the local associations.
What visitors can expect
- Schlachtschüsselessen with street sales on Thursday from 11 AM
- Raising of the Kärwabaum at 6:30 PM, cannon shots at 7 PM, beer tapping at 7:30 PM
- Festive service on Sunday at 10 AM in the parish church
- Sunday opening for shopping from 11 AM to 4 PM
- Weißwurstfrühstück and CVJM coffee afternoon
- Kindergarten performance at 2 PM, HipHop performance by the Fireflies at 2:30 PM
- Balloon magic until 5 PM
- Monday: Weißwurstfrühstück and lunch from 11:30 AM
Programme Kärwa Burk 2026
Schedule 2026
Friday, July 3rd
- 11:00 AM — Schlachtschüsselessen with street sales
- 6:30 PM — Raising of the Kärwabaum by the Kerwa-Buam
- 7:00 PM — Cannon shots
- 7:30 PM — Beer tapping with the mayor, musical accompaniment
Saturday, July 4th
- Daytime — Festivities on the church square, family program
- Evening — Festival tent with live music
Sunday, July 5th
- 10:00 AM — Festive service in the parish church
- 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM — Sunday opening for shopping with Weißwurstfrühstück, CVJM coffee afternoon in the gymnasium
- 2:00 PM — Kindergarten performance
- 2:30 PM — HipHop performance by Fireflies in the gymnasium
- Until 5:00 PM — Balloon magic
- Evening — Dance evening
Monday, July 6th
- 11:30 AM — Weißwurstfrühstück and lunch
- Afternoon — Frühschoppen (morning pint)
- 5:00 PM — Traditional Geldbeutelwäsche with music and regional bratwurst to conclude
Sources: Event calendar Municipality of Burk and FLZ report.
Highlights Kärwa Burk 2026
- Schlachtschüsselessen with street sales on Thursday
- Cannon shots and beer tapping
- Sunday opening for shopping with Weißwurstfrühstück
- Fireflies HipHop and balloon magic on Sunday afternoon
- Geldbeutelwäsche to conclude the festival
Prices Kärwa Burk 2026
Free admission to the festival grounds. Food and drinks (meals, beverages, Schlachtschüssel) available on site. 20% discount on Sunday opening for shopping at Kaufhaus Kochler.
Practical information — Kärwa Burk
Getting there
By car via the A6, exit Feuchtwangen-West, then follow signs for Burk. By train to Dombühl, then regional connections.
Admission
Free admission to the festival grounds. Food and drinks available on site.
Families
Kindergarten performance on Sunday afternoon, followed by a HipHop performance by the Fireflies and balloon magic in the gymnasium — explicitly family-friendly.
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Where it takes place Kärwa Burk
Kirchplatz und Festplatz Burk
Am Kirchplatz, 91596 Burk