Kirchweih Ipsheim
Franconian Spring Kirchweih in the Wine Community on the Rangau
About Kerwa Ipsheim
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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.
Kerwa Ipsheim — edition 2026
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.
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.
Highlights Kerwa Ipsheim 2026
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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.
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Ortsmitte Ipsheim
Ortsmitte, 91472 Ipsheim