Kirchweih Wintersdorf
Traditional Franconian Kirchweih in the Zirndorf district of Wintersdorf
About Kärwa Wintersdorf
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Middle Franconian Kärwa Tradition
Wintersdorf is one of the small districts of Zirndorf in the Middle Franconian district of Fürth (Bavaria). With only a few hundred inhabitants, the village is a prime example of those Franconian villages that keep their Kärwa tradition alive unchanged – year after year.
What Constitutes a Franconian Kärwa
The Franconian Kirchweih (»Kärwa«) follows a fixed ritual: beer tapping in the festival tent on Thursday or Friday, the raising of the Kärwabaum by the »Kärwabuam« (fairground lads) on Saturday afternoon, the festive church service and the traditional Betzentanz (a folk dance) with the wooden Betz as a dance prize on Sunday. In addition, there are candy stalls, a shooting gallery, a swing boat, and a children's carousel – all on a manageable scale, perfect for a village festival.
The Organizer ASV Weinzierlein-Wintersdorf
ASV Weinzierlein-Wintersdorf 1950 e.V. is the sports club covering the two Zirndorf districts of Weinzierlein and Wintersdorf. In addition to football, darts, and gymnastics, the annual Kärwa is one of the most important club activities – and at the same time the most important social event of the village.
Wintersdorf and Zirndorf
Zirndorf itself is known as the toy town (headquarters of the Playmobil manufacturer Brandstätter) and is located directly in the commuter belt of Nuremberg. Wintersdorf, on the other hand, preserves the rural character of the region and is easily accessible by car or bicycle.
Kärwa Wintersdorf — edition 2026
Kärwa Wintersdorf 2026
The Franconian Kirchweih in Wintersdorf will again take place in 2026 on the second weekend of July. The official Kärwa calendar 2026 for the city and district of Fürth (Fürth Aktuell) confirms the dates July 10-13.
What Visitors Can Expect
- Beer tapping on Friday evening in the festival tent
- Raising of the Kärwabaum on Saturday afternoon by the Kärwabuam
- Festive church service and Betzentanz on Sunday
- Shooting gallery, swing boat, candy, and carousel rides for families
- Frühschoppen and closing on Monday
Programme Kärwa Wintersdorf 2026
Planned Schedule 2026
Friday, July 10
- Evening — Beer tapping in the festival tent, followed by dancing and catering
Saturday, July 11
- Afternoon — Festive raising of the Kärwabaum with the Kärwabuam
- Evening — Festival operations in the festival tent
Sunday, July 12
- Morning — Festive church service
- Afternoon — Betzentanz around the Kärwabaum, family program
- Evening — Dancing in the festival tent
Monday, July 13
- Frühschoppen and closing of the Kärwa
The exact weekly program will be announced a few weeks before the date on the club channels of ASV Weinzierlein-Wintersdorf.
Highlights Kärwa Wintersdorf 2026
- Beer tapping in the festival tent on Friday
- Raising of the Kärwabaum on Saturday
- Betzentanz on Sunday — pure Franconian tradition
- Children's carousel and candy stalls for families
Prices Kärwa Wintersdorf 2026
Free admission to the tent. Catering (beer, sausages, steak, fries) by the club on site.
Practical information — Kärwa Wintersdorf
Getting There
By car via the A6 exit Zirndorf, then towards Weinzierlein/Wintersdorf. Easily accessible by bike via the Bibert cycle path.
Admission
Free admission to the festival tent. Catering by ASV.
Families
Classic village Kärwa with a children's carousel, candy stalls, and a swing boat – family-friendly.
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Where it takes place Kärwa Wintersdorf
Festplatz Wintersdorf
Wintersdorf, 90513 Zirndorf