Kirchweih Sachsen bei Ansbach

The five-day Franconian Kirchweih in Sachsen bei Ansbach in Romantic Franconia

Sachsen bei Ansbach — Landkreis Ansbach (09571)
Pyrotechnic show Gastronomy Beer
Kirchweih Sachsen bei Ansbach
Edition
2026
Kirchweih Sachsen b. Ansbach

About Kirchweih Sachsen b. Ansbach

Five days of colourful programme: The Kirchweih in Sachsen bei Ansbach invites young and old to celebrate every year in August. On the festival grounds Am Vorderberg, local gastronomy, numerous clubs, and showmen transform the town into a lively festival site. Showmen, dodgems, bouncy castles, culinary delights, the Kirchweih tree, and music characterise the programme. The highlight is the grand fireworks display on Sunday evening, with Monday dedicated to the traditional Kirchweih closing celebration. A typical Franconian Kerwa festival in Romantic Franconia, demonstrating the community's togetherness.
Dates 20 Aug — 24 Aug 2026
Venue Sachsen bei Ansbach (09571)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Kirchweih Sachsen b. Ansbach — edition 2026

The Kirchweih Sachsen bei Ansbach takes place from August 20 to 24, 2026, daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on the festival grounds Am Vorderberg. Five days of colourful programme with showmen, dodgems, bouncy castles, culinary delights, Kirchweih tree, and music. Grand fireworks display on Sunday evening, Kirchweih closing celebration on Monday.

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.

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

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.

Prices Kirchweih Sachsen b. Ansbach 2026

Admission to the Kirchweih is free. Food, drinks, and rides are paid for individually.

Practical information

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.

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.

Where it takes place Kirchweih Sachsen b. Ansbach

Festplatz Am Vorderberg (alter Sportplatz)
Am Vorderberg, 91623 Sachsen bei Ansbach

Kirchweih Sachsen b. Ansbach at a glance

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History of Kirchweih Sachsen b. Ansbach

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Tel +49 9827 92200

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