Name: Kirchweih Wechingen 2026
Start: 2026-10-09T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-12T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Wechingen

Kirchweih Wechingen

About Kirchweih Wechingen

The Kirchweih Wechingen is the traditional village Kirchweih (church consecration festival) of the Swabian municipality of Wechingen in the Ries. Hosted by SV Wechingen, the Kirchweih festival in October brings the village community together for several days of festivities, brass band music, and social gatherings. As a fixed date in the municipality's event calendar, the Kirchweih is part of the vibrant festival tradition of the Donau-Ries district and is a social highlight of the village year.

Dates 09 Oct — 12 Oct 2026

Venue Wechingen (09779)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kirchweih Wechingen — edition 2026

The Kirchweih Wechingen 2026 takes place from October 9th to 12th. SV Wechingen hosts the traditional village Kirchweih over several days, featuring festivities, brass band music, and social gatherings for the village community.

The Kirchweih Wechingen 2026 is scheduled in the official event calendar of the municipality of Wechingen from October 9th to 12th. The host is SV Wechingen.

As is customary for the village Kirchweihen of the Ries, the festival brings the village community together for several days with brass band music, hearty cuisine, and beer. The detailed program will be announced by the hosting club on-site.

Highlights Kirchweih Wechingen 2026

Traditional village Kirchweih in the Nördlinger Ries
Hosted by SV Wechingen
Multi-day festivities with brass band music
Social gatherings in the Donau-Ries district

Prices Kirchweih Wechingen 2026

Entry to the festival grounds is generally free. Food and drinks are offered on-site at typical festival prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Kirchweih Wechingen

Date

Annually in October over several days. 2026: October 9th to 12th.

Getting There

Wechingen is located in the Donau-Ries district in the Nördlinger Ries. Arrive by car via the B25 towards Nördlingen/Oettingen. The nearest major train stations are Nördlingen and Oettingen.

Admission

Entry to the festival grounds is generally free. Food and drinks are offered on-site.

Kirchweih in the Ries

The Kirchweih Wechingen is the village Kirchweih of the municipality of Wechingen in the Swabian district of Donau-Ries. As is common everywhere in Bavaria, the Kirchweih is much more than just a religious festival: it is the social highlight of the year, where the entire village community comes together.

A Festival by SV Wechingen

The Kirchweih is hosted by SV Wechingen, the local sports club, which lists the festival prominently in its event calendar. Over several days in October, the club members ensure the festivities, catering, and social program run smoothly.

Bavarian Kirchweih Tradition

In the region, the Kirchweih traditionally includes brass band music, lively festivities with hearty cuisine and beer, and social gatherings for young and old. Such village Kirchweihen shape the festival calendar in the Ries and keep vibrant customs and traditions alive in rural areas.

Wechingen in the Donau-Ries District

The municipality of Wechingen, with its districts, is located in the Nördlinger Ries in the administrative region of Swabia. The municipality's packed event calendar—ranging from Carnival to summer festivals and several Kirchweihen in its districts—demonstrates the strong club and festival culture of this region.