Kirchweih Rohr
Edition 2026 Sacred music Brass band Beer

Kirchweih Rohr

Franconian Kirchweih in the Roth district

Rohr — Landkreis Roth (09576)
Dates 14 Aug — 17 Aug 2026
Venue Rohr (09576)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Kerwa Rohr

The Kirchweih in Rohr in Mittelfranken is a traditional Franconian Kerwa in the Roth district. For four days in August, customs come alive: beer tapping and citizens' shooting king on Friday evening, raising of the Kärwabaum (fairground tree) on Saturday, Kerwa church service and grand parade on Sunday, and morning pint and relaxed end on Monday. A beer tent, Kärwaboum (fairground lads) and Kärwamädli (fairground lasses), and amusement rides make the festival the highlight of village life.

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Living Franconian Customs

The Kirchweih Rohr – Franconian "Kerwa" or "Kärwa" – is celebrated extensively in the municipality of Rohr in Mittelfranken (Roth district, Bavaria). The Kirchweih traditionally commemorates the consecration of the church and is one of the most important traditional dates in the community's annual calendar, which celebrates several church consecrations with its districts over the summer months.

Four-Day Schedule

The Kerwa in Rohr spans a long weekend with a clearly structured program:

  • Friday, 7 PM: Beer tapping and shooting for the citizens' shooting king
  • Saturday, 4 PM: Raising of the Kärwabaum
  • Sunday: Kerwa church service at 9:30 AM, followed by the grand parade at 2 PM
  • Monday: Morning pint at 10 AM, relaxed end from 8 PM

The festival is supported by the Kärwagesellschaft (fairground association) with the "Kärwaboum" and "Kärwamädli", including a beer tent, festival hosts, and amusement rides.

Significance for the Region

The Kirchweih is deeply rooted in the Roth district and strengthens the village community. The parade on Sunday and the raising of the Kärwabaum are among the emotional highlights and attract visitors from the surrounding area.

Kerwa Rohr — edition 2026

The Kirchweih Rohr 2026 will be celebrated from Friday, August 14 to Monday, August 17. Four days of Kerwa with beer tapping and citizens' shooting king on Friday, Kärwabaum raising on Saturday, Kerwa church service and parade on Sunday, and morning pint and closing on Monday.

The Kirchweih Rohr 2026 takes place from Friday, August 14, to Monday, August 17, 2026. On Friday at 7 PM, the beer tapping and the shooting for the citizens' shooting king will open the Kerwa. On Saturday, the Kärwabaum will be raised at 4 PM. Sunday features the Kerwa church service at 9:30 AM and the grand parade at 2 PM. On Monday, the festival concludes with a morning pint at 10 AM and a relaxed end from 8 PM. The Kerwa is supported by the Kärwagesellschaft with Kärwaboum and Kärwamädli.

Programme Kerwa Rohr 2026

  • Fri, Aug 14, 7:00 PM – Beer tapping, Citizens' Shooting King
  • Sat, Aug 15, 4:00 PM – Kärwabaum Raising
  • Sun, Aug 16 – Kerwa Church Service 9:30 AM, Parade 2:00 PM
  • Mon, Aug 17 – Morning Pint 10:00 AM, Closing from 8:00 PM

Highlights Kerwa Rohr 2026

  • Beer tapping and shooting for the citizens' shooting king
  • Raising of the Kärwabaum
  • Kerwa church service and grand parade
  • Kärwaboum and Kärwamädli, beer tent, amusement rides

Prices Kerwa Rohr 2026

Free admission. Food, drinks, and amusement rides are subject to a charge.

Practical information — Kerwa Rohr

Getting There

Rohr is located in the Roth district, south of Nuremberg, conveniently close to the A6 motorway. By car via regional state and district roads; parking available in the village.

Admission

Entry to the festival grounds is free; food, drinks, and amusement rides are subject to a charge.

Tip

The parade on Sunday (2 PM) and the Kärwabaum raising on Saturday (4 PM) are the most popular program points.

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Where it takes place Kerwa Rohr

Rohr (Mittelfranken)

Alte Gasse 1, 91189 Rohr

Contact Kerwa Rohr

Tel
+49 9876 9775-0

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