Name: Kirchweih Dürrwangen 2026
Start: 2026-10-16T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortsmitte / Pfarrkirche Maria Immaculata

Dürrwanger Kärwa

About Dürrwanger Kärwa

On the third Sunday in October, the market town of Dürrwangen in the Ansbach district celebrates its Kirchweih – a village festival that has grown over generations around the baroque parish church of Maria Immaculata. A festive service with a brass band, hearty Franconian food from four inns, freshly baked Küchle, a fish market, and the TSV's Kirchweih party make the Kärwa the social highlight of autumn.

Dates 16 Oct — 20 Oct 2026

Venue Dürrwangen (09571)

Prices Free

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Edition 2026

Dürrwanger Kärwa — edition 2026

The 2026 Kirchweih falls on the third Sunday in October (October 18) and will be celebrated from Friday, October 16, to Tuesday, October 20. A festive service in the Maria Immaculata parish church, four inns with Franconian cuisine, Küchle, a fish market by the Aqua-Freunde, and the TSV's Kirchweih party form the framework of the festival.

In 2026, the third Sunday in October falls on October 18 – accordingly, the Kirchweih will likely be held from Friday, October 16, to Tuesday, October 20. The festive service will take place on Kirchweih Sunday at 9 a.m. in the Maria Immaculata parish church with musical accompaniment by the Dürrwangen brass band; on Monday, a memorial service for deceased parishioners will be held at 6:30 p.m.

The exact program will be published in good time by the market town of Dürrwangen; the inns in the town and the local associations will shape the festival events.

Highlights Dürrwanger Kärwa 2026

Festive service with the Dürrwangen brass band, homemade Küchle, fish market by the Aqua-Freunde, and TSV Kirchweih party with the Trendelmühler Musikanten.

Programme Dürrwanger Kärwa 2026

Kirchweih Sunday

9:00 AM — Festive service in the Maria Immaculata parish church with the Dürrwangen brass band
9:00 AM–2:00 PM — Fish market by the Aqua-Freunde Dürrwangen in the old gymnasium (ornamental fish, aquatic plants, accessories)

Kirchweih Monday

6:30 PM — Memorial service for deceased parishioners

Accompanying events

Kirchweih party by the football department of TSV Dürrwangen at the sports facility with the Trendelmühler Musikanten
Four inns with Franconian specialties and homemade Küchle throughout the festival days

The detailed schedule for 2026 will be announced by the market town of Dürrwangen shortly before the Kirchweih.

Prices Dürrwanger Kärwa 2026

Admission to the Kirchweih and public areas is free. Food and drinks in the inns at local prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Dürrwanger Kärwa

Getting there

Dürrwangen is located in the Ansbach district on the border with Baden-Württemberg, easily accessible via the A 7 (Dinkelsbühl/Feuchtwangen exit). Parking available in the town.

Date

The Kirchweih is traditionally celebrated on the third Sunday in October, with festivities from Friday to Tuesday.

Contact

Market Dürrwangen, Phone +49 9856 9720-0.

Kirchweih in a town with a high quality of life

As the days grow shorter in October, Dürrwangen comes together: The market town in the extreme west of Middle Franconia, near the border with Baden-Württemberg, celebrates its traditional Kirchweih on the third Sunday of the month. The baroque parish church of Maria Immaculata is at the center, its Gothic choir presumably dating from the 14th century and its striking onion dome completed in 1724.

Faith, Sociability, and Culinary Delights

In Dürrwangen, the Kirchweih is more than just a folk festival – it is a lived village community. Four inns in the town serve Franconian delicacies over the festival days, from Schäufele to Sauerbraten. The homemade Küchle, fried in lard, which are traditionally served at the Kärwa, play a special role. Associations such as the singing club founded in 1863 and the TSV 08 with its new multi-purpose sports facility shape the festival events.

A Village with Tradition

Dürrwangen sees itself as a livable community where the Kirchweih noticeably structures the annual cycle. Those who want to experience original Franconian customs away from the major tourist crowds will find a down-to-earth, warm Kärwa here, supported by the commitment of local associations and the church community.