Kirchweih Grub (Burgthann)
Franconian Kärwa of the Burgthann district of Grub in the Nürnberger Land
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Kärwa in the Nürnberger Land
The Kirchweih Grub is the traditional patron saint's day Kärwa (traditional festival) of the Grub district of the municipality of Burgthann in the Nürnberger Land district. Burgthann is located about 20 km southeast of Nuremberg on the edge of the Franconian Jura and on the Main-Danube Canal; Grub is one of seven districts with its own Kirchweih tradition – a typical example of Middle Franconian festival culture.
Course of a Franconian Kärwa
The Kärwa follows the classic Middle Franconian pattern: raising of the decorated Kärwabaum (festival maypole) on Friday evening, followed by the festive church service on Saturday or Sunday, beer service in the festival tent, a concert with Franconian brass bands, Franconian tavern cuisine (sausages, Schäufele, sauerkraut), and a dance evening with a live band. The showmen set up a carousel and shooting gallery in the village center; clubs and gastronomy jointly organize the catering.
Burgthann and its Kärwa Series
Burgthann cultivates a particularly dense Kirchweih culture: In addition to the main Kirchweih (Burgthanner Kirchweih) on the last weekend in June, the districts of Grub, Schwarzenbach, Oberferrieden, Mimberg, Unterferrieden, and Ezelsdorf host their own Kärwas, spread throughout the summer. The Kärwa Grub takes place at the beginning of July, directly after the main Kirchweih.
What awaits you
- Three days of Franconian Kärwa in Grub village center
- Raising of the Kärwabaum on Friday evening
- Festive church service and concert
- Beer service, Franconian snacks, and tavern cuisine
- Showmen with carousel and shooting gallery
- Dance evening with live band
Kärwa Grub — edition 2026
The Kärwa Grub 2026 is officially confirmed with the dates July 4th–6th, 2026, in the Kirchweih calendar of the municipality of Burgthann. The events in the festival tent begin with the opening on Friday evening (raising of the Kärwabaum) and run through the weekend until Monday.
The organization is carried out by the local clubs of Grub together with the municipality of Burgthann: fire department, sports and music clubs. Detailed program information will be announced in advance on burgthann.de and by the local clubs.
Programme Kärwa Grub 2026
Friday evening, July 3rd, 2026 — Eve
- Raising of the Kärwabaum in Grub village center
- Opening toast and start of the festival at the tent
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
- Festival operation with beer service and Franconian tavern cuisine
- Showmen with carousel and shooting gallery
- Evening: Dance evening with live band
Sunday, July 5th, 2026 — Kärwa Sunday
- Festive church service
- Morning pint with concert (Franconian brass band)
- Lunch with sausages, Schäufele, and sauerkraut
- Afternoon program and cozy end of the festival
Monday, July 6th, 2026 — Kehraus (Closing)
- Kehraus with lunch and festival closing in a smaller setting
Detailed program via the Grub local clubs and burgthann.de.
Highlights Kärwa Grub 2026
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Practical information — Kärwa Grub
Getting there
Burgthann/Grub is located about 20 km southeast of Nuremberg. By car: A6 (exit Altdorf) or A9 (exit Allersberg), then B8 towards Burgthann; Grub is accessible via the local connecting roads from Burgthann. By train: S-Bahn S3 Nuremberg–Neumarkt, stop Burgthann, from there continue by bus or car to Grub.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks at usual village festival prices.
Contact
Municipality of Burgthann, Rathausplatz 1, 90559 Burgthann, Phone +49 9183 401-0, [email protected].
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Festplatz Grub (Ortsteil von Burgthann)
Grub, 90559 Burgthann