Name: Kirchweih Münchsteinach – Kerwa im Klosterhof 2026
Start: 2026-08-28T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortskern Münchsteinach, rund um den Brauereigasthof Krone

Kerwa Münchsteinach

About Kerwa Münchsteinach

The Kerwa Münchsteinach is the traditional church festival of the Münchsteinach community in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch – Bad Windsheim. Celebrated in late August, the festivities take place throughout the village rather than on a separate fairground. Highlights include the local lads' parade, the famous trough race on the lake, live music, and traditional Franconian hospitality. In 2025, the festival returned to its roots as a 'tavern fair' centered around the beautifully restored Brauereigasthof Krone, a move Mayor Jürgen Riedel described as a true homecoming.

Dates 28 Aug — 31 Aug 2026

Venue Münchsteinach (09575)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kerwa Münchsteinach — edition 2026

The 2026 Kirchweih Münchsteinach runs from Friday, August 28, to Monday, August 31. Celebrations take place throughout the village, featuring the traditional Kerwa parade by the local youth and a sow-trough race on the lake. The detailed schedule is not yet available.

The 2026 Kerwa in Münchsteinach spans four days, from Friday, August 28, to Monday, August 31. These dates are confirmed by the Neustadt a.d. Aisch – Bad Windsheim district festival calendar and the Diespeck administrative association.

The festivities are held throughout the village, within local taverns and the town center, rather than on a dedicated fairground. Highlights include the traditional Kerwa parade organized by the local youth and the sow-trough race at the lake.

As of mid-August 2026, the detailed program and specific timings have not yet been released. We will update this information as soon as the municipality or local associations announce it.

Highlights Kerwa Münchsteinach 2026

Traditional Kerwa parade by the local youth
Sow-trough race on the lake
Franconian hospitality in local taverns

Programme Kerwa Münchsteinach 2026

The detailed program for the 2026 Kerwa—including timings, musical acts, and daily schedules—has not yet been published. We will add these details as soon as they become available.

Prices Kerwa Münchsteinach 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks are available at standard Franconian festival prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Kerwa Münchsteinach

Getting There

By Car: Take the A3 motorway to the Schlüsselfeld exit, then follow the local roads toward Münchsteinach.

By Train: Travel to Neustadt (Aisch) station, then take a regional bus or taxi to Münchsteinach.

Admission

Admission is free. Food and drinks are available at standard Franconian festival prices.

The Münchsteinach Kerwa

Münchsteinach is a village of about 1,400 residents in the Neustadt an der Aisch – Bad Windsheim district, nestled in the southeastern Steigerwald Nature Park, roughly 40 kilometers northwest of Nuremberg. Here, the Kerwa is not confined to a fairground; it is a true village-wide celebration held in local taverns and throughout the town center.

A Tavern-Style Festival at the Brauereigasthof Krone

In 2025, the festival was celebrated as a 'Wirtshaus-Kerwa' (tavern fair), with the extensively renovated Brauereigasthof Krone serving as the heart of the festivities. In his opening address, Mayor Jürgen Riedel called this a 'return to our roots.' The program featured traditional pork feasts, evening drinks, the raising of the festival tree, the ceremonial parade, the trough race on the lake, live music and dancing, a beer cellar with rotating DJs, and a funfair for children.

Trough Racing and the Festival Parade

The trough race on the lake is the biggest crowd-puller: teams paddle for glory in old wooden pig troughs—a hilarious mix of skill, teamwork, and inevitable splashes. The festival parade is organized by the local lads' association, accompanied by brass bands. The entire event is sustained by the dedication of the local youth, musicians, and village restaurateurs.

Monastery, Minster, and Local Heritage

Münchsteinach grew out of a Benedictine monastery founded in 1102. The Romanesque St. Nikolaus Abbey Church, known locally as the Münchsteinacher Münster, still stands today. The 15th-century convent building now houses the town hall and a kindergarten. While the monastery grounds define the village's character, they are not the site of the festival itself.

Kerwa – A Franconian Celebration of Identity

In Franconia, a 'Kerwa' is much more than just a fair: it is a deep expression of local identity, connecting the village to its church and community clubs. It commemorates the consecration of the local church while serving as the biggest social event of the year.