Name: Kirchweih in Mörlbach and Bergtshofen 2026
Start: 2026-10-24T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-25T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Mörlbach und Bergtshofen

Kirchweih Mörlbach-Bergtshofen

About Kirchweih Mörlbach-Bergtshofen

The Kirchweih in Mörlbach and Bergtshofen is a traditional autumn Kirchweih (church consecration festival) in the two hamlets of the municipality of Gallmersgarten in the Middle Franconian district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim. On a weekend at the end of October, the village communities celebrate the Kirchweih festival with a Kirwabaum (festive tree), brass band music, Franconian delicacies, and convivial gatherings. The Kirchweih is part of the rich tradition of the Franconian Kirwa and is listed in the official Kirchweih calendar of the district – a living example of rural customs in Middle Franconia.

Dates 24 Oct — 25 Oct 2026

Venue Gallmersgarten (09575)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kirchweih Mörlbach-Bergtshofen — edition 2026

The Kirchweih in Mörlbach and Bergtshofen will take place on October 24 and 25, 2026. The traditional autumn Kirchweih of the municipality of Gallmersgarten will be celebrated with a Kirwabaum, brass band music, and Franconian catering – listed in the district's 2026 Kirchweih overview.

The Kirchweih in Mörlbach and Bergtshofen 2026 will be celebrated on October 24 and 25. According to the official 2026 Kirchweih overview of the Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim district, the two hamlets of the municipality of Gallmersgarten will celebrate their traditional autumn Kirchweih with a Kirwabaum, brass band music, and convivial gatherings. Franconian delicacies and regional drinks will ensure culinary well-being, while the festival brings together the village community and guests from neighbouring areas.

Highlights Kirchweih Mörlbach-Bergtshofen 2026

Traditional Franconian autumn Kirchweih
Kirwabaum and brass band music
Franconian catering
Living village customs in Gallmersgarten

Prices Kirchweih Mörlbach-Bergtshofen 2026

Admission generally free. Costs for food and drinks.

Practical information

Practical information — Kirchweih Mörlbach-Bergtshofen

Getting there

Mörlbach and Bergtshofen are districts of the municipality of Gallmersgarten in the Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim district. Arrive by car via district roads; the nearest larger towns are Uffenheim and Bad Windsheim. Arrival by car is recommended.

Admission

Admission to the Kirchweih is usually free. Costs are incurred for food and drinks.

Date

2026: October 24th and 25th (according to the 2026 Kirchweih overview of the Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim district).

Franconian Kirchweih in Gallmersgarten

The Kirchweih in Mörlbach and Bergtshofen is firmly anchored in the customs calendar of the municipality of Gallmersgarten. The two hamlets belong to the municipality of Gallmersgarten in the Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim district in Middle Franconia. The autumn Kirchweih is one of the numerous Kirwa festivals that the district summarises in its official Kirchweih overview.

Customs and Kirwabaum

As is customary at Franconian Kirchweihen, the decorated Kirwabaum, brass band music, and communal celebration characterise the weekend. The Kirchweih originally commemorates the consecration of the local church and is still celebrated today as the highlight of the village year. It brings together the residents of Mörlbach and Bergtshofen, as well as guests from neighbouring villages.

Autumn Sociability

Catering with Franconian specialities, regional beer, and home-style cooking is just as much a part of the Kirchweih as dancing and entertainment. The festival strengthens the cohesion of the small districts and is an expression of a vibrant village community in rural Middle Franconia.

Part of the Franconian Kirwa Tradition

The Kirchweih in Mörlbach and Bergtshofen is a typical example of Franconian Kirwa culture, which is particularly cultivated in the Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim district. Numerous places celebrate their own Kirchweih throughout the year – an identity-forming custom that connects generations.