Kerwa Heroldsbach

About Kerwa Heroldsbach

The Kirchweih Heroldsbach is the traditional Franconian Kerwa (church consecration festival) of the municipality of Heroldsbach in the Forchheim district. Every year on the last weekend of July, the village square transforms into a festival ground with a Kerwabaum (maypole), brass band music, and convivial gathering. The customs are upheld by the Kerwaburschen (young men) and Kerwamadla (young women) as well as the Heimat- und Trachtenverein Heroldsbach e.V. (Local and Traditional Costume Association) — a living piece of Franconian Kirchweih tradition.

Dates 25 Jul — 26 Jul 2026

Venue Heroldsbach (09474)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Kerwa Heroldsbach — edition 2026

The Kirchweih Heroldsbach 2026 will take place on the last weekend of July, July 25 and 26, on the village square. With a festive church service, Kerwabaum, brass band music, and convivial gathering. Upholding the customs by the Kerwaburschen and Kerwamadla as well as the Heimat- und Trachtenverein Heroldsbach e.V.

Heroldsbach will celebrate its traditional Kirchweih on the village square on the last weekend of July, July 25 and 26, 2026. As every year, a festive church service, the erection of the Kerwabaum, brass band music, and convivial gathering will be the focus.

The Kerwaburschen and Kerwamadla, along with the Heimat- und Trachtenverein Heroldsbach e.V., will shape the customs and ensure a lively Franconian Kirchweih for the entire village community.

Highlights Kerwa Heroldsbach 2026

Kerwabaum erection on the village square
Festive Kirchweih church service
Brass band music and customs with the traditional costume association

Programme Kerwa Heroldsbach 2026

Saturday, July 25, 2026 — Heroldsbach Village Square

Erection of the Kerwabaum by the Kerwaburschen and Kerwamadla
Brass band music and convivial gathering

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Festive Kirchweih church service
Kirchweih activities on the village square with brass band music
Customs program with the Heimat- und Trachtenverein Heroldsbach e.V.

The detailed program will be announced by the municipality and associations before the Kirchweih.

Prices Kerwa Heroldsbach 2026

Admission is free.

Practical information

Practical information — Kerwa Heroldsbach

Getting There

Heroldsbach is located in the Forchheim district between Forchheim and Erlangen. The Kirchweih takes place on the village square in the town center.

Date

Traditionally on the last weekend of July.

Admission

Admission is free.

Franconian Kerwa Tradition

The Kirchweih Heroldsbach is the central Kerwa of the municipality in the Upper Franconian district of Forchheim. It takes place every year on the last weekend of July on the village square and is a social highlight in village life.

Kerwabaum and Customs

The Kirchweih includes a festive church service, the erection of the Kerwabaum, traditional brass band music, and the convivial gathering of the village community. The customs are upheld by the Kerwaburschen and Kerwamadla as well as the Heimat- und Trachtenverein Heroldsbach e.V.

Kerwa Throughout the Municipality

Heroldsbach particularly cherishes its Kirchweih tradition: In addition to the main Kerwa on the village square, the districts also celebrate their own Kirchweihen throughout the year. The Kerwa in Heroldsbach itself is considered the highlight of this Franconian festival calendar.

Community and Tradition

The Kirchweih Heroldsbach combines faith, customs, and sociability. It is firmly anchored in the village's annual cycle and attracts locals and guests from the surrounding area.