Kirchweih Lehrberg
Traditional Gasthaus Kirchweih in Middle Franconia with the famous Stuhlreiten (chair riding)
About Kirchweih Lehrberg
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A Tradition for Almost 1000 Years
The Kirchweih in Lehrberg dates back to the year 1059, when Bishop Gundekar II consecrated the parish church of St. Margarethen. Since then, the market town in the Ansbach district has celebrated its Kerwa every year in September – one of the most traditional Kirchweihen in all of Middle Franconia. Even 60 years ago, the people of Lehrberg knew how to celebrate, and today visitors are still welcomed into the cheerful village community with food and drink.
Typical Gasthaus Kirchweih
Lehrberg celebrates a typical Gasthaus Kirchweih: the inns of the town are the heart of the festival. Festivities begin on Thursday, sometimes even Wednesday evening, with a rich culinary offering. The Lehrberg innkeepers serve Franconian specialties – Bratwürste, Schäufele, Steckerlfisch – and Franconian beer in a convivial atmosphere. The event kicks off with a festive church service accompanied by local and friendly brass bands.
Stuhlreiten – The Highlight
The undisputed highlight of the Kirchweih is the Stuhlreiten on Kirchweih Monday at 12 PM. This extraordinary custom is known far beyond the municipal borders and attracts visitors from the region year after year. In 2025, the 60th anniversary of the Stuhlreiten was celebrated – with guests from the partner municipality of Allassac (France). Kirchweih Monday traditionally begins with a Frühschoppen (morning pint) and culminates in the grand Stuhlreiten.
Festival Grounds at Rezatstraße
On the festival grounds at Rezatstraße, showmen ensure a Kirchweih atmosphere: children's carousel, lucky dip stall, shooting gallery, dart throwing, boxing machine, snack stand, Steckerlfisch, and sweets. There's something for the whole family. The market town of Lehrberg is located in the Ansbach district and belongs to the Romantic Franconia tourism region – an ideal starting point to explore the Franconian region after the festival weekend.
Program Highlights
- Thursday evening: Opening in the inns
- Friday: Live music (most recently "Schlager vs. Metal" with Die Slippers and Hammerzwei)
- Saturday: Cabaret evening followed by party band (Dorfbengel)
- Sunday: Church café in the community center 2–5 PM
- Monday: Frühschoppen and Stuhlreiten at 12 PM
Kirchweih Lehrberg — edition 2026
Kirchweih Lehrberg 2026
From September 12 to 13, 2026, the market town of Lehrberg in the Ansbach district will once again transform into a large festival ground. The traditional Kerwa, with roots dating back to 1059, invites you to celebrate for several days in the inns and at the festival grounds on Rezatstraße. Bayern Tourism and the Franconia Tourism Association have officially confirmed the date.
What awaits visitors
Festive church service in St. Margarethen with musical accompaniment, festival tent with Franconian specialties, showmen and rides for the family – and on Kirchweih Monday, the famous Stuhlreiten starting at 12 PM. The Lehrberg innkeepers serve Bratwürste, Steckerlfisch, Schäufele, and Franconian beer.
Programme Kirchweih Lehrberg 2026
Rezatstraße Festival Grounds – Daily
- 10 AM–10 PM: Showmen, children's carousel, lucky dip stall, shooting gallery, dart throwing, boxing machine
- Snack stand with Steckerlfisch, Franconian Bratwürste, and sweets
Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Opening service in St. Margarethen with brass band
- Evening: Live music in the inns
Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Frühschoppen from 10 AM
- Church café in the afternoon
- Stuhlreiten from 12 PM (main attraction, unique regional custom)
Detailed program 2026 will be published shortly before the festival on lehrberg.de. Last year's program included a Schlager evening, cabaret, and party band.
Highlights Kirchweih Lehrberg 2026
- Stuhlreiten on Kirchweih Monday – unique regional custom
- Festive church service in St. Margarethen with brass band
- Franconian specialties in the inns
- Showmen's festival grounds at Rezatstraße
- Church café on Sunday afternoon
Prices Kirchweih Lehrberg 2026
Admission to the festival grounds: free. Food and drinks (in the festival tent and inns) and rides are payable on site.
Practical information — Kirchweih Lehrberg
Getting There
Lehrberg is located in the Ansbach district on the Nuremberg–Würzburg railway line. Reachable in a few minutes by regional train from Ansbach or Steinach. By car via the A6 (exit Lichtenau) or A7 (exit Ansbach).
Admission
Free admission to the festival grounds. Food and drinks and rides are payable on site. Steckerlfisch, Schäufele, and Franconian beer are the classics.
Accommodation
Inns in Lehrberg and the surrounding area; larger selection in Ansbach (10 km). Early booking recommended during the Kerwa.
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