Kirchweih Peter und Paul — Weidenberg (Untermarkt)
Traditional »lindische Kerwa« on the last Sunday in June around the linden tree at the crossroads
About Lindische Kerwa
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From Patron Saint's Day to Folk Tradition
The parish church of Weidenberg is dedicated to the apostles Peter and Paul — hence the name of the Kerwa. The joint feast day of the two apostles is on June 29th in the Catholic calendar; from this, the custom developed in the village to celebrate the Kirchweih on the last Sunday in June, i.e., the Sunday closest to June 29th.
The »lindische Kerwa« — Why This Name?
The Kerwa owes its nickname to the mighty linden tree at the crossroads in the middle of the Untermarkt, the old market square of Weidenberg. For centuries, paths have converged here — and under the linden tree, the people of Weidenberg erect the traditional Kerwa tree, around which the festivities revolve. »Lindische« is the Franconian abbreviation for »Linden-Kerwa« (Linden Church Consecration Festival).
What is Celebrated
- Festival tent at the Untermarkt — Catering by local clubs, draft beer, Franconian sausages.
- Brass music — Bands from Weidenberg and the surrounding area take turns.
- Kirwabaum (Kerwa tree) — Erected on Saturday, guarded overnight.
- Festival service — Sunday morning in the Peter and Paul parish church.
- Procession — from the Obermarkt to the Untermarkt to open the Sunday festival.
- Carousels and stalls — small showmen, especially for the children.
In the Cycle of Weidenberg Festivals
Weidenberg, located in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth, has an exceptionally rich festival calendar: Walburgismarkt on the first Sunday in May, Kellernacht on the third Friday in July, Bürgerfest on the third Sunday in July, Kirchweih Michaeli on the last Sunday in September, Andreasmarkt on the first weekend of Advent — and in between, the Kerwas of the districts (Glotzdorf, Lessau, Untersteinach, Lankendorf, Mengersreuth, Lehen, Sophienthal, Görau, Görschnitz, Neunkirchen am Main, Stockau, Döhlau). The »lindische Kerwa« opens this summer cycle at the end of June.
Lindische Kerwa — edition 2026
Confirmed Date
The official event calendar of the market town of Weidenberg lists the Kirchweih Peter und Paul at the Untermarkt as a fixed annual event on the last Sunday in June — thus June 28, 2026, in 2026. The festival weekend traditionally extends from Friday to Sunday, with the focus on Saturday evening (Kirwabaum erection and dance evening) and Sunday (festival service and procession).
What is Known
The detailed program for 2026 (bands, start times) is traditionally communicated by the market town of Weidenberg in the official gazette and on the website about two weeks before the festival date.
Programme Lindische Kerwa 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026 (planned)
- Evening — Festival opening with beer tapping and dance evening
Saturday, June 27, 2026 (planned)
- Day — Preparation of the Kirwa tree
- Evening — Erection of the Kirwa tree under the linden tree at the Untermarkt, dancing and festival activities
Sunday, June 28, 2026 — Main Festival Day
- Morning — Festival service in the Peter and Paul parish church
- Following — Procession from Obermarkt to Untermarkt
- Noon — Morning pint with brass music in the festival tent
- Afternoon — Festival activities, carousels, stalls
- Evening — Dance evening and end of the festival
The market town of Weidenberg will announce specific bands and times before the event.
Highlights Lindische Kerwa 2026
- Erection of the Kirwabaum under the old linden tree at the Untermarkt
- Festival service Peter and Paul on Sunday morning
- Procession from Obermarkt to Untermarkt
- Morning pint with brass music
- Carousels and stalls for families
Prices Lindische Kerwa 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks at club prices, cash payment at stalls and bar.
Practical information — Lindische Kerwa
Getting There
By car: A9 exit Bayreuth-Süd, B22 towards Creußen/Weidenberg. By train: Via Bayreuth, then bus (VGN lines) to Weidenberg.
On Site
Festival grounds and tent at the Untermarkt, in close proximity to the Peter and Paul parish church. Cash payment at stalls and bar. Family-friendly, children's activities on site.
Tip
Combine your visit with an excursion to nearby Bayreuth (Festspielhaus, Margravial Opera House, Eremitage) or to the Fichtelgebirge mountains.
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Where it takes place Lindische Kerwa
Untermarkt Weidenberg
Untermarkt, 95466 Weidenberg