Name: Kirchweih Oberickelsheim 2026
Start: 2026-04-24T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-28T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortskern Oberickelsheim

Kärwa Oberickelsheim

About Kärwa Oberickelsheim

The Kirchweih Oberickelsheim is the traditional spring Kirchweih (a type of folk festival) of the municipality of Oberickelsheim in the district of Neustadt a.d.Aisch-Bad Windsheim. As with a real Franconian Kärwa, it is celebrated over several days with a Kirchweihbaum (maypole), Franconian specialties, beer, brass band music, and convivial dancing.

Dates 24 Apr — 28 Apr 2026

Venue Oberickelsheim (09575)

Prices Free

Status Finished

Edition 2026

Kärwa Oberickelsheim — edition 2026

According to the Kirchweih overview of the Neustadt a.d.Aisch-Bad Windsheim district, the spring Kirchweih Oberickelsheim 2026 will take place from Friday, April 24, to Tuesday, April 28, 2026. It will be celebrated as a Franconian Kärwa with a Kirchweihbaum, Franconian specialties, beer, and dance music.

For 2026, the spring Kirchweih Oberickelsheim is scheduled from April 24 to 28, 2026, according to the official Kirchweih overview from the Neustadt a.d.Aisch-Bad Windsheim district office.

As with a true Franconian Kärwa, the celebration lasts for several days: with a decorated Kirchweihbaum erected, danced out by the Kärwaboum and -madli, festival activities in the inn or tent, Franconian specialties like Bratwurst and Küchla, beer, and brass or dance music. The detailed program will be announced by the local Kirchweih committee.

Highlights Kärwa Oberickelsheim 2026

Erection and dancing out of the decorated Kirchweihbaum; Franconian specialties like Bratwurst and Küchla; beer, brass, and dance music; one of the early Kärwa dates of the year.

Programme Kärwa Oberickelsheim 2026

Program of the Spring Kärwa 2026

Friday, April 24 – Kärwa opening, erection of the Kirchweihbaum, festival activities in the evening
Saturday, April 25 – Festival activities with brass and dance music, Franconian specialties, and beer
Sunday, April 26 – Main Kärwa day, dancing out of the Kirchweihbaum by the Kärwaboum and -madli
Monday/Tuesday, April 27–28 – Festival winding down with convivial get-togethers

The exact program sequence follows local Kärwa customs and will be determined by the Oberickelsheim Kirchweih committee.

Prices Kärwa Oberickelsheim 2026

Admission is free. Prices for food, drinks, and festival activities are set by the Kirchweih committee and participating hosts.

Practical information

Practical information — Kärwa Oberickelsheim

Getting There

Oberickelsheim is located in the district of Neustadt a.d.Aisch-Bad Windsheim (Middle Franconia), near Uffenheim, close to the border with Bavaria. Reachable via the A7 motorway (exit Uffenheim) or state roads from the direction of Uffenheim and Bad Windsheim.

Date

The spring Kirchweih lasts for several days (Thursday to Monday/Tuesday).

Admission

Admission is free; prices for food, drinks, and the festival activities are set by the Kirchweih committee and the hosts.

Franconian Kärwa in Oberickelsheim

The Kirchweih – affectionately called "Kärwa" in Franconia – has been an integral part of Franconian customs for centuries. Originally, the consecration of the local church or the day of the church patron saint was celebrated; this evolved into multi-day folk festivals. In Oberickelsheim, a small municipality in the district of Neustadt a.d.Aisch-Bad Windsheim, the spring Kirchweih is celebrated in this tradition.

Kirchweihbaum and Customs

A Franconian Kärwa includes the erection of a several-meter-high, decorated Kirchweihbaum, which is "danced out" by the Kärwaboum and -madli (young men and women): Couples dance around the tree, passing a bouquet from couple to couple – whoever holds it when the bell rings becomes the head couple. A festive procession, catering, and a lively atmosphere characterize the days.

Franconian Specialties

Culinary highlights include Franconian classics: beer and Bratwurst, along with specialties like Küchla (a type of pastry). The celebration takes place in the inn, festival tent, or community hall with brass band and dance music – a convivial meeting place for the village community and guests from the surrounding area.

Kirchweih Region Middle Franconia

The district of Neustadt a.d.Aisch-Bad Windsheim is a pronounced Kirchweih region: Celebrations take place in almost every village. The spring Kirchweih Oberickelsheim is one of the early Kärwa dates of the year and part of this vibrant Franconian festival culture.