Name: Kirchweih Weisendorf 2026
Start: 2026-08-28T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortsmitte Weisendorf

Weisendorfer Kerwa

About Weisendorfer Kerwa

The Kirchweih Weisendorf is the social highlight weekend in the Middle Franconian market town of Weisendorf. On the last Sunday in August, Protestant and Catholic believers celebrate the Kerwa together – a special feature of this place, where the Kirchweih applies to both denominations. For several days, the event is characterized by festival activities, live music, the erection of the Kirchweih tree by the local youth, and a family afternoon. The Kerwa is organized by the working group Kirchweih Weisendorf, which keeps the centuries-old tradition alive in the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt.

Dates 28 Aug — 31 Aug 2026

Venue Weisendorf (09572)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Weisendorfer Kerwa — edition 2026

Kirchweih Weisendorf 2026 will be celebrated from August 28 to 31. On the last weekend of August, the town center transforms into a festival ground with the Kirchweih tree, live music, a family afternoon, and Franconian festival activities – celebrated cross-denominationally by Protestant and Catholic believers.

From August 28 to 31, 2026, the market town of Weisendorf will celebrate its traditional Kerwa. The event usually kicks off with the erection of the Kirchweih tree by the local youth, followed by festival activities, live music, and a family afternoon. The Kirchweih on the last Sunday in August is celebrated by both denominations in Weisendorf, making it a communal festival for the entire town in the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt.

Highlights Weisendorfer Kerwa 2026

Cross-denominational Kirchweih tradition
Erection of the Kirchweih tree by the local youth
Live music and rock cover bands
Family afternoon
Franconian festival activities with regional cuisine

Programme Weisendorfer Kerwa 2026

Friday/Saturday: Erection of the Kirchweih tree by the local youth, festival activities with live music and Franconian cuisine.

Sunday: Kirchweih Sunday with services from both denominations, family afternoon.

Monday: Winding down of the Kerwa.

Prices Weisendorfer Kerwa 2026

Admission to the Kirchweih is free. Costs are only incurred for food, drinks, and any rides on-site.

Practical information

Practical information — Weisendorfer Kerwa

Getting There

Weisendorf is located about 15 kilometers west of Erlangen. The best way to get there is by car via the A3 (exit Höchstadt-Ost) or by bus from Erlangen. Parking is available in the town.

Admission

Admission to the Kirchweih is free; payment is for food, drinks, and rides on-site.

Information

Exact dates and program details will be announced by the market town of Weisendorf (Phone 09135/7120-29, E-mail [email protected]).

A Cross-Denominational Kerwa Tradition

The Kirchweih Weisendorf, simply called "Kerwa" in Franconian dialect, is one of Middle Franconia's characteristic village festivals. Weisendorf has a special feature: the Kirchweih here applies to both denominations. Protestant and Catholic believers celebrate together – a custom that dates back to the 19th century, when the Catholic Church of St. Joseph was consecrated on August 30, 1885, precisely on the traditional Kirchweih Sunday of the Protestant community.

Course of Events and Customs

The Kerwa is celebrated on the last Sunday in August and extends over several days. Highlights include the solemn erection of the Kirchweih tree by the local youth, a family afternoon, and live music. In past years, bands like "Faded Glory" created a great atmosphere with their rock cover versions. Festival activities with Franconian cuisine, beer, and convivial gatherings round off the program.

Kirchweihen in the Market Area

The market town of Weisendorf and its districts maintain a whole series of Kirchweihen throughout the year:

Rezelsdorf – last Sunday in July
Reuth – first Sunday in August
Neuenbürg – second Sunday in August
Kairlindach – third Sunday in August
Weisendorf – last Sunday in August
Buch – third Sunday in October

Regional Context

Weisendorf is located in the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt in the state of Bavaria, nestled in the gentle hilly landscape of the Aischgrund. Here, the Kerwa is far more than just a festival: it is an expression of village community, where clubs, youth, and the community work together and Franconian conviviality is cultivated.