Name: Kirchweih Heroldsberg-Großgeschaidt 2026
Start: 2026-07-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-06T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortsmitte Großgeschaidt, Ortsteil von Heroldsberg

Kärwa Großgeschaidt

About Kärwa Großgeschaidt

The Kirchweih in Großgeschaidt – a northeastern district of the market town Heroldsberg in the Erlangen-Höchstadt district – is one of the typical Middle Franconian village Kärwa festivals. For four days, from July 3rd to 6th, 2026, the local 'Ortsburschen' (village lads) and 'Ortsmadla' (village lasses) organize the classic Kärwa with a Kärwabaum (maypole), dance floor, Bockbier (strong beer), Franconian Schlachtschüsseln (traditional meat platters), and the traditional Sunday parade. Unlike the larger Kirchweih in the main town of Heroldsberg (in September), the Großgeschaidt Kärwa is more intimate, village-like, and a hidden gem for lovers of authentic Franconian Kärwa customs.

Dates 03 Jul — 06 Jul 2026

Venue Heroldsberg (09572)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kärwa Großgeschaidt — edition 2026

The Großgeschaidt Kirchweih 2026 runs from Friday, July 3rd to Monday, July 6th, 2026, in the eponymous district of the market town Heroldsberg. As every year, the Ortsburschen and -madla are organizing the Kärwabaum, dance evenings, festival parade, and Krenfleischessen. Confirmed by the Erlangen-Höchstadt district office in the 2026 Kirchweih calendar.

Großgeschaidter Kärwa 2026

Confirmed in the official 2026 Kirchweih calendar of the Erlangen-Höchstadt district office: the Kirchweih Heroldsberg-Großgeschaidt will take place from July 3rd to 6th, 2026. Four days of village customs in the northernmost part of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region – Middle Franconian Kärwa as it should be.

The organizers are the Ortsburschen und -madla Großgeschaidt. The band program and the exact times of the parades will be announced by the association about two weeks before the Kärwa via posters in the village and through the municipality of Heroldsberg.

Highlights Kärwa Großgeschaidt 2026

Middle Franconian Kärwa in a village format, Kärwa parade by the Ortsburschen on Sunday, Krenfleischessen on Monday, quiet authentic atmosphere north of Nuremberg.

Programme Kärwa Großgeschaidt 2026

Expected Program Schedule

Friday, July 3rd, 2026 — Erection of the Kärwabaum by the Ortsburschen, evening opening in the festival tent with a Franconian dance band
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 — Grand dance evening with a Franconian dance band, Bockbier tapping, hearty Schlachtschüsseln
Sunday, July 5th, 2026 — Festival service, Kärwa parade of the Ortsburschen and -madla through Großgeschaidt, followed by dancing in the festival tent (busiest day)
Monday, July 6th, 2026 — Kerwaaustragen, Krenfleischessen at midday, musical closing of the festival in the evening with a small musical performance

The exact band program will be announced via the market town of Heroldsberg and by posters in the district.

Prices Kärwa Großgeschaidt 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks at usual Kärwa prices. Table reservations in the festival tent if needed, directly on site.

Practical information

Practical information — Kärwa Großgeschaidt

Getting There

By car: A3 (exit Erlangen-Tennenlohe) or A9 (exit Schnaittach), then take the country road to Heroldsberg-Großgeschaidt. By train: S-Bahn S2 (Nuremberg–Altdorf) to Heroldsberg, then a short bus transfer or walk to the Großgeschaidt district.

Admission

Free admission to the festival grounds and the festival tent. Food and drinks at usual Kärwa prices.

Tip

The Großgeschaidt Kärwa is a typical village event – slightly smaller than the Heroldsberg Kärwa in September, but more authentic and with fewer crowds. Ideal for lovers of genuine Franconian village customs.

Großgeschaidt – A District with its Own Festival Calendar

Großgeschaidt is one of the three districts of the market town Heroldsberg in the Erlangen-Höchstadt district, located on the northern edge of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. The district has a strong sense of independence and celebrates its own Kärwa independently of the larger Heroldsberg Kärwa in the main town (September). The Großgeschaidter Kärwa takes place annually at the beginning of July – in 2026, from Friday, July 3rd to Monday, July 6th.

Middle Franconian Kärwa Tradition

As is customary throughout Middle Franconia, the Ortsburschen and -madla – the village's volunteer youth association – organize the Kärwa. The program follows the classic four-day structure:

Friday: Erection of the Kärwabaum (often on Thursday or Friday afternoon), evening opening in the festival tent with the first dance band
Saturday: Grand dance evening with a Franconian dance band, Bockbier, and Franconian specialties
Sunday: Kärwa parade through the district, followed by dancing in the festival tent – usually the busiest day
Monday: Kerwaaustragen (in many Middle Franconian villages, Betzentanz) – the Ortsburschen take down the Kärwabaum, communal Krenfleischessen (horseradish meat meal), musical closing of the festival

Culinary Program

Middle Franconian Kärwa cuisine is hearty: Schäuferla (pork shoulder), Bratwürste (grilled sausages) from the region (often Nürnberger and Wieselburger), Krenfleisch (boiled pork with horseradish sauce), Sauerkraut (sauerkraut), Klöß (dumplings). Accompanied by Franconian beer from regional breweries – the area around Heroldsberg has a dense brewery landscape with breweries like Aufseß, Hetzelsdorf, and Buttenheim.

Location and Region

Großgeschaidt is located north of Heroldsberg and thus in the northernmost part of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region, on the edge of the Franconian Switzerland. The market town of Heroldsberg is connected by the S-Bahn line S2 (Nuremberg–Altdorf). Middle Franconia, Bavaria – the region is known for its breweries, Kärwa tradition, and the famous Geuder family's Heroldsberg Castle.