Kirchweih Großgeschaidt
Traditional Franconian Kerwa by the Kirwaboum from Großgeschaidt in Markt Heroldsberg
About Kirchweih Großgeschaidt
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Four Days of Franconian Kerwa
The Kirchweih Großgeschaidt is one of the most vibrant village Kerwas in the Erlangen-Höchstadt district. The festival days in 2026 are Friday, July 3rd to Monday, July 6th. The organizers are the Kirwaboum aus Großgeschaidt, the young men's association of the Großgeschaidt district within Markt Heroldsberg.
Program Following Classic Kerwa Choreography
The program adheres to the choreography of the Franconian Kerwa, developed over generations:
- Friday, July 3rd, 8:00 PM – Beer Tapping Ceremony by the mayor to open the festival in the tent
- Saturday, July 4th, 3:00 PM – Raising of the Kerwabaum with the traditional dance of the »Kirwazwetschger« (toddlers) around their own small tree
- Sunday, July 5th, 9:30 AM – Tent Church Service followed by Frühschoppen, lunch, and dancing
- Monday, July 6th, 7:00 PM – Festival conclusion with »Betznaustanzn« – the traditional unwrapping dance with the festival crown as the finale
Kirwaboum and Kerwabaum
The traditional bearers of the Franconian Kerwa are the Kirwaboum – young men from the village – who organize the festival with the Kerwamädchen (festival girls). The raising of the Kerwabaum on Saturday is a central element of Franconian custom: the freshly peeled tree is erected in front of the festival tent, decorated with colorful ribbons, wreaths, and symbols of the young men's association. Notably in Großgeschaidt is the special dance of the Kirwazwetschger – the youngest festival participants dancing around their own child-friendly tree.
Markt Heroldsberg and the Großgeschaidt District
Großgeschaidt is a district of Markt Heroldsberg, a market town in Middle Franconia within the Erlangen-Höchstadt district, northeast of Nuremberg. Heroldsberg, known for its Renaissance castle and picturesque location on the Hutgraben stream, is part of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. The Kerwa tradition in Großgeschaidt is directly connected to the dense Kerwa landscape of Middle Franconia, where over 70 Kerwas are celebrated from April to November.
Middle Franconian Kerwa Tradition
The Franconian Kirchweih (»Kerwa«) is one of the most significant elements of Franconian tradition: originally commemorating the church consecration, it is now a four-day village festival with a festival tent, beer tapping, Kerwabaum, and the young men's association. Each Kerwa community has its own unique customs – in Großgeschaidt, these are the »Kirwazwetschger« dance and the »Betznaustanzn« to conclude the festival.
Kirchweih Großgeschaidt — edition 2026
Program 2026 Overview
- Fri, 07/03, 8:00 PM – Beer tapping by the mayor, festival opening in the tent
- Sat, 07/04, 3:00 PM – Raising of the Kerwabaum with the dance of the Kirwazwetschger around their own tree
- Sun, 07/05, 9:30 AM – Tent church service, followed by Frühschoppen and lunch
- Mon, 07/06, 7:00 PM – Betznaustanzn as the festival conclusion
Organizers: Kirwaboum aus Großgeschaidt. Free admission.
Programme Kirchweih Großgeschaidt 2026
Fri 07/03/2026
8:00 PM · Beer tapping by the mayor · Opening in the festival tent
Sat 07/04/2026
3:00 PM · Raising of the Kerwabaum with the Kirwaboum · Dance of the Kirwazwetschger around the children's Kerwabaum · Evening festival tent operation
Sun 07/05/2026
9:30 AM · Tent church service · followed by Frühschoppen and lunch · afternoon festival tent
Mon 07/06/2026
7:00 PM · Betznaustanzn – traditional unwrapping dance with festival crown to conclude the festival
Highlights Kirchweih Großgeschaidt 2026
- Mayor's beer tapping to open the festivities
- Raising of the Kerwabaum on Saturday afternoon
- Kirwazwetschger dance – the little ones around their own Kerwabaum
- Tent church service on Sunday morning
- Betznaustanzn for the traditional festival conclusion on Monday
- Organizers: Kirwaboum aus Großgeschaidt
Prices Kirchweih Großgeschaidt 2026
Free admission on all four festival days. Food and drinks in the festival tent at usual Kerwa conditions. Proceeds go to the club life of the Kirwaboum and the preservation of the Kerwa tradition.
Practical information — Kirchweih Großgeschaidt
Getting There
Großgeschaidt is located northeast of Nuremberg. By car, take the A3 (Würzburg–Regensburg, exit Erlangen-Tennenlohe) and continue towards Heroldsberg. Public transport: VAG/VGN bus lines from Nuremberg or Erlangen.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks available in the festival tent at standard festival prices. Proceeds benefit the Kerwa tradition and local associations.
Tips
Highlight for families: Raising of the Kerwabaum on Saturday at 3:00 PM with the Kirwazwetschger dance. For those who want to experience authentic Franconian customs live: the »Betznaustanzn« on Monday at 7:00 PM is a must-see.
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Where it takes place Kirchweih Großgeschaidt
Festplatz Großgeschaidt, Markt Heroldsberg