Kirchweih Flachslanden
Traditional Franconian Kirchweih in the market town of Flachslanden
About Kerwa Flachslanden
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Franconian Customs on the Second Weekend in August
The Kirchweih Flachslanden – simply called Kerwa in the Franconian dialect – is the major social event in the market town of Flachslanden. Every year on the second weekend in August, citizens come together to celebrate one of the region's oldest and liveliest folk festivals for four days. The Kerwa is supported by the local clubs of Flachslanden, who organize the festival on a voluntary basis.
Four Days of Festival Tent, Music, and Tradition
The heart of the Kirchweih is the festival tent in the town center. Traditionally, it kicks off with the beer tapping ceremony, followed by festival evenings with brass band and dance music, the solemn Kirchweih service, the hearty morning pint, and an accompanying Kirchweih market. Sporting events, such as football tournaments organized by local clubs, are also part of the program. The mix of conviviality, music, and lived tradition makes the Franconian Kerwa particularly appealing.
Living Village Life in Middle Franconia
The Kirchweih is more than just a folk festival: it is an expression of village community and Franconian identity. Generations celebrate together, young and old residents of Flachslanden meet in the festival tent, and former residents also return home for the Kerwa. The festival fosters identity and cohesion in the market town of Flachslanden.
Location in the District of Ansbach
Flachslanden is located in the district of Ansbach in the administrative region of Middle Franconia in the Free State of Bavaria, nestled in the gentle Franconian hilly landscape west of Ansbach. The region is known for its dense Kirchweih culture – in late summer, almost every village celebrates its own Kerwa.
Kerwa Flachslanden — edition 2026
The Kirchweih Flachslanden 2026 will take place as usual on the second weekend in August; following the proven rhythm of previous years (2025 from August 8 to 11, 2024 from August 9 to 12), it is expected to be celebrated from August 7 to 10. The local clubs of Flachslanden are organizing the four-day festival in the town center. The program includes the traditional beer tapping ceremony, festival evenings with brass and dance music, the Kirchweih service, the morning pint, and an accompanying Kirchweih market. The exact schedule will be announced via the event calendar of the market town of Flachslanden.
Programme Kerwa Flachslanden 2026
Opening with beer tapping ceremony, followed by festival evenings with brass band and dance music in the festival tent. Sunday: Kirchweih service and morning pint, accompanying Kirchweih market. Sporting events organized by local clubs. Exact schedule for 2026 via the event calendar of the market town of Flachslanden.
Highlights Kerwa Flachslanden 2026
- Traditional beer tapping ceremony to kick things off
- Festival tent with brass and dance music
- Solemn Kirchweih service
- Hearty morning pint on Sunday
- Accompanying Kirchweih market
- Living Franconian customs in the district of Ansbach
Prices Kerwa Flachslanden 2026
Entry to the festival grounds and Kirchweih market is free. Costs are incurred only for food and drinks in the festival tent.
Practical information — Kerwa Flachslanden
Getting There
Flachslanden is located about 15 kilometers west of Ansbach in the district of Ansbach. The best way to get there is by car via the state roads around Ansbach; parking is available in the town center.
Admission
Entry to the festival grounds and the Kirchweih market is free. Costs are incurred only for food, drinks, and individual program items in the festival tent.
Tip
The Kirchweih service and the morning pint on Sunday morning are particularly atmospheric program items for visitors who want to experience the genuine Franconian Kerwa feeling.
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