Name: Kirchweih Dietenhofen 2026
Start: 2026-06-05T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-08T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festplatz Dietenhofen

Kirchweih Dietenhofen

About Kirchweih Dietenhofen

The Kirchweih Dietenhofen is the traditional folk festival of the market town Dietenhofen in the Middle Franconian district of Ansbach. For four days, the festival grounds transform into a lively festival mile with a beer tent, amusement rides, stalls, and a colourful music program. Highlights include the beer tapping on Friday, the raising of the Kirchweih tree by the village youth, and the grand Kirchweih parade on Sunday through the town centre. With a special exhibition, Kirchweih market, and Franconian hospitality, the 'Kerwa' is a social highlight in the upper Bibertgrund and attracts visitors from all over the region.

Dates 05 Jun — 08 Jun 2026

Venue Dietenhofen (09571)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kirchweih Dietenhofen — edition 2026

The Kirchweih Dietenhofen 2026 takes place from Friday, June 5, to Monday, June 8. With the beer tapping on Friday, the raising of the Kirchweih tree on Saturday, and the grand Kirchweih parade on Sunday (starting at 2 PM), visitors can expect a four-day Franconian folk festival on the festival grounds.

The Kirchweih Dietenhofen 2026 runs from Friday, June 5, to Monday, June 8. The festivities kick off on Friday at 8 PM with the beer tapping by the mayor in the festival tent. On Saturday, the village youth will raise the Kirchweih tree at 5 PM in front of the town hall, and a band will play in the festival tent at 8 PM. The highlight is the Kirchweih parade on Sunday, June 7: assembly at 1:30 PM at the old fire station, starting at 2 PM through the town centre. A special exhibition, Kirchweih market, amusement rides, and stalls will also be available. Festival hours daily approx. 10 AM–8 PM.

Highlights Kirchweih Dietenhofen 2026

Beer tapping to kick off the festivities
Raising of the Kirchweih tree by the village youth
Grand Kirchweih parade by local clubs
Festival tent with a lively music program
Kirchweih market, special exhibition, amusement rides

Programme Kirchweih Dietenhofen 2026

Friday, June 5, 2026

8:00 PM: Beer tapping by the mayor in the festival tent

Saturday, June 6, 2026

5:00 PM: Raising of the Kirchweih tree at the town hall by the village youth
8:00 PM: Live music in the festival tent

Sunday, June 7, 2026

1:30 PM: Assembly at the old fire station
2:00 PM: Grand Kirchweih parade through the town centre
Kirchweih market and special exhibition

Monday, June 8, 2026

Winding down with festival tent operations and amusement rides

Prices Kirchweih Dietenhofen 2026

Entry to the festival grounds, festival tent, and Kirchweih parade is free. Food, drinks, and amusement rides are at usual folk festival prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Kirchweih Dietenhofen

Getting There

Dietenhofen is located in the district of Ansbach in Middle Franconia, accessible via the B14 and regional road connections from Ansbach or Nuremberg. Parking is available on the outskirts of town.

Admission

Entry to the festival grounds, the festival tent, and the Kirchweih parade is free; individual events may be ticketed.

Tip

The Kirchweih parade starts on Sunday at 2:00 PM from the old fire station – secure a spot along the route early. Festival hours daily approx. 10 AM–8 PM.

A Joyful Celebration in the Upper Bibertgrund

The Kirchweih Dietenhofen, affectionately known as 'Kerwa' in Franconia, is the most important folk festival in the market town of Dietenhofen, located in the Middle Franconian district of Ansbach, Bavaria. For four days, the village community in the upper Bibertgrund celebrates vibrant traditions that connect generations.

Beer Tapping, Kirchweih Tree, and Festival Tent

Traditionally, the festivities begin with the beer tapping on Friday evening by the mayor in the festival tent. On Saturday, the village youth erect the decorated Kirchweih tree in front of the town hall – a central element of Franconian Kirchweih culture. Inside the festival tent, music bands provide the atmosphere, while amusement rides and stalls on the festival grounds offer family entertainment.

The Grand Kirchweih Parade

The highlight is the colourful Kirchweih parade on Sunday: local clubs and groups march with floats, traditional costumes, and music through the town centre, significantly contributing to the festive character of the Kerwa. The festival is accompanied by a special exhibition and a Kirchweih market.

Tradition and Sociability

Organiser: Markt Dietenhofen
Location: Dietenhofen Festival Grounds, Ansbach District, Middle Franconia
Duration: Four days (Friday to Monday)
Highlights: Beer tapping, Kirchweih tree, Kirchweih parade

The Kirchweih Dietenhofen exemplifies the vibrant Franconian festival culture and serves as a social meeting point for the entire Middle Franconia region.