Name: Kirchweih Happurg 2026
Start: 2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortsmitte Happurg

Happurger Kirwa

About Happurger Kirwa

The Kirchweih Happurg — the 'Happurger Kirwa' — is a traditional Franconian Kärwa (village fair) in the Nürnberger Land district. For several days, the municipality of Happurg celebrates its Kirchweih festival by Lake Happurg with a Kirchweihbaum (maypole), festivities, a church service, and the convivial customs that define Franconian Kärwa culture. A lively village festival with a long tradition.

Dates 13 Aug — 17 Aug 2026

Venue Happurg (09574)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Happurger Kirwa — edition 2026

The Kirchweih Happurg 2026 takes place from August 13 to 17. The festive church service is on Kirchweih Sunday, August 16, at 9:30 AM. Multi-day festivities with a Kirchweihbaum and Franconian Kärwa customs.

For 2026, the Kirchweih Happurg is confirmed for August 13–17 according to the event calendar of the municipality of Happurg. The festive church service will be held on Kirchweih Sunday, August 16, at 9:30 AM (Happurg/Kainsbach parish).

Throughout the festival days, the decorated Kirchweihbaum, festivities, music, and convivial customs characterize the Happurger Kirwa, supported by the Kirwa-Verein Happurg e.V. Additionally, the Kirchweih in See takes place on July 5, 2026.

Highlights Happurger Kirwa 2026

Traditional Franconian Kärwa by Lake Happurg
Kirchweihbaum and multi-day festivities
Supported by the Kirwa-Verein Happurg e.V.
Free entry

Programme Happurger Kirwa 2026

August 13–17, 2026 — Multi-day Kirchweih festivities
Decorated Kirchweihbaum (maypole)
Festive church service on Sunday, August 16, 9:30 AM
Music and convivial Franconian Kärwa customs

Prices Happurger Kirwa 2026

Free entry to the Kirchweih. Food and drinks at the festival cost extra.

Practical information

Practical information — Happurger Kirwa

Getting There

By train to Hersbruck, then by bus to Happurg. By car via the A6 (exit Hersbruck/Pommelsbrunn).

Admission

Free entry to the Kirchweih; food and drinks at the festival cost extra.

Tip

The location by Lake Happurg invites a trip combined with a visit to the Kirchweih.

Franconian Kärwa in the Nürnberger Land district

The Kirchweih Happurg takes place in the municipality of Happurg, located in the Nürnberger Land district of Middle Franconia in southern Bavaria — idyllically situated by Lake Happurg. The 'Happurger Kirwa' is one of the region's established Kirchweih dates and is supported by the Kirwa-Verein Happurg e.V. (Kirchweih association).

Customs and Festivities

The Kirchweih spans several days, combining traditional Franconian customs with lively festivities. The central element is the decorated Kirchweihbaum (maypole); this is accompanied by entertainment, music, and social gatherings, organized by local associations.

Church Service

A festive church service is held as part of the Kirchweih (on Kirchweih Sunday at 9:30 AM), organized by the Happurg/Kainsbach parish. The Kirchweih commemorates the consecration of the local church and is an expression of village identity.

Happurg and Lake Happurg

Its location by Lake Happurg makes Happurg a popular destination in the Nürnberger Land district. In addition to the main village Kirchweih, there are other smaller Kirchweihen in the municipality (including in See, Schupf, Deckersberg, and Kainsbach), reflecting the region's rich Kärwa traditions.