Kirchweih Wolframs-Eschenbach
Four days of Franconian Kirchweih behind the walls of Wolfram von Eschenbach's town
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A Kirchweih within medieval walls
Wolframs-Eschenbach is one of the smallest towns in Bavaria and, with its intact medieval town walls, old market square, and early Gothic parish church, a tourist gem of the Franconian Lake District. The town honors Wolfram von Eschenbach, the great medieval German poet of Parzival, with its name. Once a year, on the third weekend in August, this special setting becomes the scene of one of Middle Franconia's most vibrant Kirchweihen.
Beer Tapping, Maypole Raising, and Kerwabuam
On Friday evening, an opening concert in the market square and a procession to the festival tent by the pond traditionally kick off the event, followed by the beer tapping by the mayor. On Saturday afternoon, the Kerwabuam and Kerwamadli (Kirchweih boys and girls) raise the Kirchweih pole in the old tradition – a lengthy, choreographed ritual with poles, considerable physical effort, and plenty of Franconian beer. Inside the festival tent, bands like Zefix heat up the crowd, while outside the amusement park with carousels, shooting galleries, and candy stalls is in full swing.
Vintage Car Rally and Church Market
Sunday brings quieter highlights: a festive church service and morning pint in the forenoon, the vintage car rally at midday, which finishes in Wolframs-Eschenbach – hundreds of historic vehicles roll through the gates and line the Kirchweih mile. In addition, the Church Market opens with crafts and culinary stalls around the Liebfrauenmünster.
The Cult Fireworks to Conclude
For many, the highlight is Monday evening: around 10:30 PM, pyrotechnician Franz Rathgeber sets off his famous Kirchweih fireworks over the pond, considered by collectors to be one of the most beautiful Kerwa fireworks in Franconia. Before that, there's the family afternoon with reduced prices for seniors and children, and afterwards, the festival tent winds down with the party band Zefix. On Tuesday morning, the town is quiet again – until next August.
Kerwa Wolframs-Eschenbach — edition 2026
The 2026 Kerwa follows the centuries-old tradition of Wolframs-Eschenbach. Organized by local clubs with the active participation of the volunteer fire department, the festival classically spans four days. The festival tent is located by the pond, just outside the town walls; brass bands play in the market square, and the festive church service takes place in the Liebfrauenkirche on Sunday morning. The highlight on Sunday is the 4th Vintage Car Rally, which finishes in Wolframs-Eschenbach – a magnet for lovers of historic vehicles from all over Middle Franconia. On Monday evening, the cult fireworks crown the weekend.
Programme Kerwa Wolframs-Eschenbach 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026
- Evening opening concert in the market square
- Procession of clubs to the festival tent by the pond
- Beer tapping by the mayor
- Festival tent operation with live music into the night
Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Afternoon raising of the Kerwabuam and Kerwamadli pole at the festival tent
- Amusement park in operation
- Evening festival tent operation with party band
Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Morning festive church service in the Liebfrauenkirche, followed by a morning pint
- 4th Vintage Car Rally with finish in Wolframs-Eschenbach – Kirchweih mile with historic vehicles
- Church Market with crafts and culinary delights around the Liebfrauenmünster
- Family afternoon with festival tent operation
Monday, August 17, 2026
- Afternoon program for families, seniors, and children with reduced prices in the amusement park
- Evening festival tent operation with party band Zefix
- Around 10:30 PM grand Kerwa fireworks by pyrotechnician Franz Rathgeber over the pond
Highlights Kerwa Wolframs-Eschenbach 2026
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Practical information — Kerwa Wolframs-Eschenbach
Getting There
Wolframs-Eschenbach is located in the district of Ansbach, in the heart of the Franconian Lake District, about 35 km southwest of Nuremberg. Accessible via the A6 (exit Ansbach or Lichtenau) and state roads. During the Kerwa, the old town is partially closed; ample festival parking spaces are signposted.
Admission
Entry to the Kerwa, the market square, and the festival tent area is free. Some evening events with live bands may charge an admission fee. Food and drinks are served in the festival tent at typical folk festival prices.
Tip
Those who want to experience the fireworks in their full glory should find a spot by the pond or on the adjacent meadow in good time on Monday evening. For the vintage car rally on Sunday, it's worth arriving in the morning.
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Where it takes place Kerwa Wolframs-Eschenbach
Marktplatz und Festzelt am Weiher Wolframs-Eschenbach
Marktplatz, 91639 Wolframs-Eschenbach