Kirchweih Sachsen bei Ansbach
The five-day Franconian Kirchweih in Sachsen bei Ansbach in Romantic Franconia
About Kirchweih Sachsen b. Ansbach
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Franconian Kirchweih in Sachsen bei Ansbach
The Kirchweih Sachsen bei Ansbach is one of the traditional Franconian Kerwa festivals in the Romantic Franconia region. The municipality of Sachsen bei Ansbach is located in the district of Ansbach in the state of Bavaria, in the heart of West Franconia (»Kernfranken«). For five days, the town celebrates its biggest festival of the year.
Festival Grounds Am Vorderberg
The venue for the Kirchweih is the festival grounds Am Vorderberg, the old sports field of Sachsen bei Ansbach. Here, local gastronomy, numerous clubs, and showmen come together to create a colourful programme for young and old – a festival that makes the community's togetherness visible.
Colourful Five-Day Programme
- Showmen with dodgems and bouncy castles
- Culinary delights from local gastronomy and clubs
- traditional Kirchweih tree
- Music and entertainment on all festival days
Fireworks and Kirchweih Closing Celebration
A special highlight is the grand fireworks display on Sunday evening, which bathes the festival grounds in atmospheric light. Monday is dedicated to the traditional Kirchweih closing celebration, where the festival concludes in a cosy atmosphere.
Living Franconian Tradition
The Kirchweih Sachsen bei Ansbach is more than a folk festival – it is an expression of living Franconian tradition and village cohesion. It is open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The festival attracts visitors from the entire Ansbach district and the Kernfranken region.
Kirchweih Sachsen b. Ansbach — edition 2026
From August 20 to 24, 2026, Sachsen bei Ansbach celebrates its traditional Kirchweih on the festival grounds Am Vorderberg. Daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, local gastronomy, numerous clubs, and showmen invite young and old to celebrate.
During the five festival days, visitors can expect a colourful programme with showmen, dodgems, bouncy castles, culinary delights, the traditional Kirchweih tree, and music. A special highlight is the grand fireworks display on Sunday evening; Monday is dedicated to the traditional Kirchweih closing celebration.
Programme Kirchweih Sachsen b. Ansbach 2026
Thursday to Saturday – Opening and festival activities with showmen, dodgems, bouncy castles, club gastronomy, and music.
Sunday – Festival day with grand fireworks in the evening.
Monday – Traditional Kirchweih closing celebration.
Highlights Kirchweih Sachsen b. Ansbach 2026
- Five days of colourful Franconian Kirchweih programme
- Grand fireworks display on Sunday evening
- Traditional Kirchweih tree
- Showmen: dodgems, bouncy castles
- Culinary delights from local gastronomy and clubs
- Kirchweih closing celebration on Monday
Prices Kirchweih Sachsen b. Ansbach 2026
Admission to the Kirchweih is free. Food, drinks, and rides are paid for individually.
Practical information — Kirchweih Sachsen b. Ansbach
Getting There
Sachsen bei Ansbach is located in the district of Ansbach in Romantic Franconia. Festival grounds: Am Vorderberg (old sports field), 91623 Sachsen b. Ansbach. Accessible by car via Ansbach.
Opening Hours
Daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Grand fireworks display on Sunday evening, Kirchweih closing celebration on Monday.
Contact
Municipality of Sachsen b. Ansbach, Telephone +49 9827 92200.
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Where it takes place Kirchweih Sachsen b. Ansbach
Festplatz Am Vorderberg (alter Sportplatz)
Am Vorderberg, 91623 Sachsen bei Ansbach