Kirchweihwochenende Marktgraitz (Herbstkirchweih)
Traditional autumn Kirchweih in Marktgraitz, Upper Franconia – five days of custom and community
About Kirchweih Marktgraitz
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Autumn Kirchweih with a Long Tradition
The Kirchweih Marktgraitz is a traditional Herbstkirchweih (autumn Kirchweih) in the Lichtenfels district of Upper Franconia. Marktgraitz is a small market town with around 1,300 inhabitants, whose festival calendar has been shaped by the Kirchweih weekend for generations. The Kirchweih is traditionally celebrated in October and brings together local clubs, hosts, and the parish community around the festival service.
Five-Day Programme Framework
The festival calendar follows a classic structure for Upper Franconia: on Thursday and Friday, hosts and club venues open their doors with Kirchweih specialties. On Kirchweih Sunday, the parish service at 9:00 AM is the focal point, followed by a communal festival lunch. Monday and Tuesday traditionally conclude the Kirchweih with club evenings and "Nachkärwa" (post-Kirchweih celebrations).
Marktgraitz in the Obermain Valley
Marktgraitz is located in the Obermain Valley near Burgkunstadt and Lichtenfels, a region whose identity is strongly shaped by Catholic customs. The Kirchweih is cherished as the most important festival of the year in many surrounding villages, making Marktgraitz a destination for guests from the entire Lichtenfels region and the neighbouring Coburg region. Tradition and hospitality characterise the five festival days.
Kirchweih Marktgraitz — edition 2026
Kirchweih Marktgraitz 2026
Five days of autumn Kirchweih in Marktgraitz: from Thursday to Monday, the market town becomes a festival arena. The highlight is the festival service on Kirchweih Sunday at 9:00 AM, followed by Frühschoppen and a communal festival lunch. Clubs and hosts provide the evening and weekend programme.
Programme Kirchweih Marktgraitz 2026
Programme Autumn Kirchweih Marktgraitz 2026
- Thursday, October 15th: Opening in the participating inns, Kirchweih specialties
- Friday, October 16th: Festival evening in the inns and club venues
- Saturday, October 17th: Family and club evenings
- Sunday, October 18th: Festival service at 9:00 AM, followed by Frühschoppen and festival lunch
- Monday, October 19th: "Nachkärwa" – Conclusion of the Kirchweih
The detailed daily programme will be communicated shortly before the Kirchweih via the Markt Marktgraitz and the parish.
Highlights Kirchweih Marktgraitz 2026
- Five-day autumn Kirchweih in a market town of 1,300 inhabitants
- Festival service on Kirchweih Sunday at 9:00 AM
- Communal festival lunch with the hosts
- "Nachkärwa" on Monday as a traditional festival conclusion
- Customs in the Obermain Valley
Prices Kirchweih Marktgraitz 2026
Free admission to the festival. Payment only for food and drinks in the inns.
Practical information — Kirchweih Marktgraitz
Getting There
Marktgraitz is located near the B173 between Lichtenfels and Kronach. By car: A73 exit Lichtenfels, then B173 towards Kronach. Burgkunstadt train station on the Lichtenfels–Kronach line, then a few minutes' drive to Marktgraitz.
Festival Service
Parish service on Kirchweih Sunday at 9:00 AM. Afterwards, Frühschoppen (morning pint) and festival lunch in the participating inns.
Admission
Free admission to the festival. Payment only for food and drinks at the catering establishments.
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Where it takes place Kirchweih Marktgraitz
Ortskern Marktgraitz
Marktplatz Marktgraitz, 96257 Marktgraitz