Kerwa Mönchsroth

About Kerwa Mönchsroth

The Kirchweih Mönchsroth is the annual Kerwa of the municipality of Mönchsroth in the Ansbach district. For three days, all local clubs celebrate a festival for young and old around the Rothachhalle: opening by the riflemen, sounds of the brass band, beer tapping by the mayor, Kirchweih church service, Kirchweih skittles, and the traditional raffle of the 'Kerwa-Sau' (Kerwa pig). A living piece of West Middle Franconian Kirchweih culture.

Dates 02 Aug — 04 Aug 2026

Venue Mönchsroth (09571)

Prices Free

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Edition 2026

Kerwa Mönchsroth — edition 2026

The Kirchweih Mönchsroth 2026 will take place from August 2nd to 4th at the Rothachhalle. Saturday opening by the riflemen 'Berg und Tal' Regelsweiler and beer tapping by Mayor Franziska Mattmann, Sunday festive church service and raffle of the 'Kerwa-Sau', Monday Kirchweih skittles and town hall meeting.

The Kirchweih Mönchsroth 2026 will be celebrated from August 2nd to 4th around the Rothachhalle, with the participation of all local clubs.

The opening will be on Saturday around 7:30 PM by the riflemen 'Berg und Tal' Regelsweiler in front of the Rothachhalle. Before that, the guests of honour, accompanied by the Eigner brass band, will march from the village church to the hall, where Mayor Franziska Mattmann will tap the first Kirchweih keg. Sunday will feature the festive church service and the raffle of the 'Kerwa-Sau', and Monday the Kirchweih skittles and the town hall meeting.

Highlights Kerwa Mönchsroth 2026

Opening by the Regelsweiler riflemen
Beer tapping by Mayor Franziska Mattmann
Raffle of the 'Kerwa-Sau'
Kirchweih skittles and town hall meeting

Programme Kerwa Mönchsroth 2026

Saturday, August 2nd, 2026

Procession of guests of honour from the village church to the Rothachhalle, accompanied by the Eigner brass band
Beer tapping by Mayor Franziska Mattmann
Approx. 7:30 PM — Opening by the riflemen 'Berg und Tal' Regelsweiler in front of the Rothachhalle

Sunday, August 3rd, 2026

9:00 AM — Kirchweih festival church service in the village church
From 6:00 PM — Kirchweih festivities in and around the Rothachhalle
Evening — Raffle of the 'Kerwa-Sau'

Monday, August 4th, 2026

From 10:30 AM — Kirchweih skittles at the Römerhof inn
From 6:00 PM — Entertainment music in the Rothachhalle
From 7:30 PM — Traditional town hall meeting with review by the Mayor

Prices Kerwa Mönchsroth 2026

Admission is free.

Practical information

Practical information — Kerwa Mönchsroth

Getting there

Mönchsroth is located in the Ansbach district in southwestern Middle Franconia. The festival venue is the Rothachhalle in the village.

Admission

Admission is free.

Kirchweih for the whole community

The Kirchweih Mönchsroth is jointly supported by all local clubs and takes place around the Rothachhalle. For three days, it combines tradition, church service, and conviviality into a festival for young and old.

Riflemen and Brass Band

The riflemen in front of the Rothachhalle provide a loud opening. Before that, the guests of honour, accompanied by a brass band, march from the village church to the hall, where the mayor taps the first Kirchweih keg.

Church Service, Skittles, and Kerwa-Sau

The fixed program includes the Kirchweih festival church service in the village church, the Kirchweih skittles in the local inn, and the evening raffle of the 'Kerwa-Sau'. A traditional town hall meeting, where the mayor looks back on the work of the municipal council, is also part of the Kerwa.

West Middle Franconian Tradition

The Kirchweih Mönchsroth is a living example of the Kirchweih culture of West Middle Franconia – supported by the commitment of the clubs and the entire village community.