Name: Kirchweih Ipsheim 2026
Start: 2026-05-14T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-18T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortsmitte Ipsheim

Kerwa Ipsheim

About Kerwa Ipsheim

The Kirchweih in Ipsheim — "Kerwa" in the Franconian dialect — is a traditional spring Kirchweih in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim. For several days in May, the small wine community on the edge of the Steigerwald celebrates its Kirchweih festival with a festival tent, brass band music, Franconian specialties, and of course, the region's wine. Ipsheim belongs to the Franconian wine region, and so the Kerwa combines classic Kirchweih customs with the conviviality surrounding the local Franconian wine. The festival host, local clubs, and the market community of Ipsheim ensure a lively celebration that attracts locals and guests from the surrounding area.

Dates 14 May — 18 May 2026

Venue Ipsheim (09575)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kerwa Ipsheim — edition 2026

The spring Kirchweih in Ipsheim in 2026 will take place from Thursday, May 14, to Monday, May 18, 2026. For five days, the Franconian wine community in the Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim district celebrates its Kerwa with a festival tent, brass band music, Franconian specialties, and Franconian wine from the region.

The Ipsheim Kirchweih 2026 will be celebrated from Thursday, May 14, to Monday, May 18, 2026. For the duration of the festival, the town center will be dedicated to the Franconian Kerwa: In the festival tent, brass band music and festive activities create a lively atmosphere. Customs include the festival church service, morning pint (Frühschoppen), and social gatherings. As a wine community, Ipsheim contributes its local Franconian wine to the festival, complemented by Franconian specialties. The festival host, local clubs, and the market community of Ipsheim organize the event, which attracts locals and guests from the surrounding area. The detailed program will be announced by the market community of Ipsheim.

Highlights Kerwa Ipsheim 2026

Five days of Franconian Kerwa with a festival tent and brass band music, the morning pint (Frühschoppen) on the festival Sunday, and the wine service from the Ipsheim wine community featuring Franconian wine from the region.

Programme Kerwa Ipsheim 2026

Schedule of the 2026 Kirchweih

Thursday, May 14 — Kick-off of the Kirchweih, festival tent operations.
Friday, May 15 — Festival tent evening with brass band music and live music.
Saturday, May 16 — Festival activities, social evening in the festival tent.
Sunday, May 17 — Festival church service, morning pint (Frühschoppen), Kirchweih festivities.
Monday, May 18 — Festival conclusion with morning pint (Frühschoppen).

With wine service from the region and Franconian cuisine. Detailed program available from the market community of Ipsheim.

Prices Kerwa Ipsheim 2026

Admission to the Kirchweih and the festival grounds is free. In the festival tent, the usual costs for food, drinks, beer, and wine apply. Exact program times are available from the market community of Ipsheim.

Practical information

Practical information — Kerwa Ipsheim

Getting There

Ipsheim is located in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim. By car via the A7 (exit Bad Windsheim) or the A6, then towards Ipsheim. By train to Ipsheim on the Neustadt (Aisch)–Steinach railway line; the festival area is in the town center.

Date

The spring Kirchweih in Ipsheim in 2026 will take place from Thursday, May 14, to Monday, May 18, 2026.

Admission

Admission to the Kirchweih and the festival grounds is free; in the festival tent, the usual costs for food, drinks, and wine apply.

On Site

Festival tent with catering, brass band music, and Franconian cuisine, plus wine service from the region. Current program details are available from the market community of Ipsheim or local clubs.

Franconian Kirchweih in Wine Country

In Franconia, the Kirchweih is one of the most important village festivals of the year. In Ipsheim, a market town in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, the spring Kirchweih is celebrated over several days in May. Ipsheim is located in Franconian wine country on the edge of the Steigerwald and is known for its viticulture — the Kerwa therefore combines classic Kirchweih customs with the region's wine-related conviviality.

Festival Tent and Customs

The centerpiece of the Kerwa is the festival tent with brass band music, festival activities, and Franconian cuisine. Traditional Franconian Kirchweih customs include the erection of the Kerwabaum (Kerwa tree), the Kerwa procession, and the activities of the Kerwaburschen and -madli (Kerwa boys and girls). Over several days, the festival church service, morning pint (Frühschoppen), brass band evenings, and social gatherings alternate.

Wine and Franconian Specialties

As a wine community, Ipsheim contributes its local Franconian wine to the Kirchweih festival. In addition to beer and festival tent operations, wine service and Franconian delicacies are an integral part of the Kerwa. The combination of Kirchweih customs and wine culture makes the Ipsheim Kerwa a special festival in the Rangau.

Ipsheim and the Rangau

Ipsheim is located in the Rangau region between the Steigerwald and Frankenhöhe, in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim. The market town is surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills. A visit to the Kerwa can be well combined with a hike through the vineyards, a detour to the nearby Hoheneck Castle, or an excursion to Bad Windsheim.