Name: Kirchweih Fabrikschleichach 2026
Start: 2026-09-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Pfarrkirche St. Kilian und Gefährten, Fabrikschleichach

Kirchweih Fabrikschleichach

About Kirchweih Fabrikschleichach

Fabrikschleichach, a small district of the municipality of Rauhenebrach in the Haßberge district, celebrates its Kirchweih (parish fair) every September around the parish church of St. Kilian and Companions. The festival is on the municipality's event calendar and is organized by the parish community Heilig Geist Rauhenebrach. A classic Franconian Kirchweih festival with a church service, Frühschoppen (morning pint), and village get-together — without a big stage, without tourist hustle, with full village authenticity in the Steigerwald Nature Park.

Dates 13 Sep — 13 Sep 2026

Venue Rauhenebrach (09674)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Kirchweih Fabrikschleichach — edition 2026

The 2026 Kirchweih Fabrikschleichach is listed in the event calendar of the municipality of Rauhenebrach. As in previous years, it will take place around the second weekend of September — the exact date and detailed program will be published by the parish community Heilig Geist Rauhenebrach in late summer 2026. Expected are a festival service in the parish church of St. Kilian and Companions, Frühschoppen, and a communal lunch.

The exact date for 2026 will be announced by the parish community Heilig Geist Rauhenebrach shortly before the festival on their website and in the parish newsletter. Following the rhythm of recent years (2024: September 8th), the date falls around the second Sunday in September.

The traditional course of a parish Kirchweih in Lower Franconia remains unchanged: festival service on Sunday morning, Frühschoppen, communal lunch, followed by coffee and cake in the afternoon and a late evening meal (Vesper). Musical accompaniment is often provided by a local brass band or a wind ensemble from neighboring communities.

Highlights Kirchweih Fabrikschleichach 2026

Festival service in the parish church of St. Kilian and Companions
Frühschoppen with the village community
Steigerwald atmosphere away from the tourist crowds

Programme Kirchweih Fabrikschleichach 2026

Provisional Schedule (as of Spring 2026)

Morning — Festival service in the parish church of St. Kilian and Companions
Noon — Frühschoppen and communal lunch
Afternoon — Coffee, cake, and social gathering in the village
Evening — Festival conclusion

The final program will be published a few weeks before the festival on rauhenebrach.de and pg-rauhenebrach.de.

Prices Kirchweih Fabrikschleichach 2026

Admission to the service and festivities is free. Food and drinks are offered at usual village festival prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Kirchweih Fabrikschleichach

Getting There

You can reach Fabrikschleichach via state road 2275 between Schweinfurt and Ebrach in the Steigerwald. Nearest motorway exit: A 70 Knetzgau or Eltmann. By bus via the connections of the Mainfranken transport association (VVM).

Admission

Festival service is free. Food and drinks will be sold at the subsequent festivities.

Accommodation

Inns and guesthouses in the neighboring villages of the municipality of Rauhenebrach, hotels in Ebrach, Knetzgau, or Haßfurt (15-25 km).

Tip

Combine the Kerwa with a hike in the Steigerwald Nature Park or a visit to Ebrach Monastery (15 km).

A Village in the Steigerwald

Fabrikschleichach is one of 19 districts of the municipality of Rauhenebrach in the southern Haßberge district. The village is located in the middle of the Steigerwald Nature Park, a wooded low mountain range between Bamberg and Würzburg, known for its beech forests, wildcat populations, and quiet rural atmosphere. With the construction of a mirror glass factory in the 18th century (hence the name "Fabrik"schleichach) and the parish of St. Kilian and Companions, the village has its own history and identity.

The Parish of St. Kilian and Companions

The church is dedicated to the Franconian missionaries Kilian, Kolonat, and Totnan — the three patrons of the Diocese of Würzburg, who according to tradition suffered martyrdom in Würzburg in the 7th century. Today, Fabrikschleichach belongs to the parish community Heilig Geist Rauhenebrach, based in Untersteinbach, which comprises several Steigerwald parishes. The Kirchweih on the second weekend of September is one of the most important community dates in the parish year, alongside the patronal festival and Corpus Christi.

Course of Events and Customs

As with most parish fairs in Lower Franconia, the festival service, Frühschoppen, and a communal lunch form the core of the event. It is less about a Volksfest character and more about commemorating the church consecration and the cohesion of the parish. In recent years, the Kerwa (Kirchweih) has been jointly organized by local clubs and parish council members.

Location and Surroundings

Rauhenebrach, with its districts Untersteinbach, Karbach, Fabrikschleichach, Falsbrunn, and many more, is a popular starting point for hiking and cycling in the Steigerwald Nature Park. The Steigerwald high-altitude hiking trails pass directly by Fabrikschleichach, as does the Hochrhön cycle path. The quiet location and the dense network of village inns make the region an underestimated destination between the major tourist magnets of Würzburg, Bamberg, and Bayreuth.

In the Municipality's Event Calendar

The Kirchweih is listed in the official event calendar of the municipality of Rauhenebrach (rauhenebrach.de), as well as on the parish community's website. Dates are updated annually and follow the rhythm of the church year — usually the weekend around the second Sunday in September.