Marktsteft Kirchweih
Traditional Kirchweih of the Marksmen's Association of 1712
About Marktsteft Kerwa
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Marktsteft at the Spitze des Maindreiecks
Anyone familiar with the Franconian wine region knows Marktsteft. The small town with under 2,000 inhabitants is located at the southern tip of the famous Maindreieck in the Kitzingen district — precisely where the Main makes its southernmost loop before turning west. It's a region characterized by viticulture, Franconian tavern culture, and a dense network of marksmen's and community festivals.
The Schützengesellschaft von 1712 — Tradition for over 300 years
The Schützengesellschaft von 1712 e.V. has been a central player in Marktsteft's community life for over three centuries. They organize not only the Kirchweih but also other highlights of the year: the May festival in the Schützengarten, the asparagus shooting competition in May, a harbor festival on the third weekend in July, the helpers' dinner in October, and mulled wine at Kernerplatz in December.
Program Pillars of the Marktsteft Kerwa
- Thursday/Friday: Festival activities at the Schützengarten with beer tapping, Kirchweih shooting competition from late afternoon, bar service from late evening
- Saturday: Festival activities and Kirchweih shooting competition, bar service with live or DJ music in the evening
- Sunday: Festival service, traditional morning pint (Frühschoppen), parade of associations through Marktsteft, catering with Franconian specialties
- Monday: Wind-down with quiet festival activities, family program, closing evening
Franconian Wine, Franconian Tavern Culture, and Community Life
Visitors to the Kirchweih should take time for a stroll along the Main riverbank, a stop at one of the wineries around Marktsteft, or an excursion to Sulzfeld, Marktbreit, or Iphofen. The region is one of the most attractive in Franconia for wine tourism, and the Kerwa fits seamlessly into this lifestyle: it's a community festival, marksmen's tradition, church festival, and folk festival all in one.
Marktsteft Kerwa — edition 2026
The Marktsteft Kirchweih 2026 will take place from Friday, September 11, to Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Schützengarten and in the center of Marktsteft. The dates are listed in the official event calendar of the Schützengesellschaft von 1712 e.V.
The marksmen's association bears the main responsibility for the organization. As is customary for the Kirchweih, the festival days begin at the Schützengarten with a beer tapping and Kirchweih shooting competition; the weekend adds a parade and festival service to the program.
Programme Marktsteft Kerwa 2026
Expected Program
Friday, September 11, 2026
- from 6:00 PM — Festival activities at the Schützengarten
- Beer tapping and Kirchweih shooting competition
- from 9:00 PM — Bar service
Saturday, September 12, 2026
- from 4:00 PM — Festival activities and Kirchweih shooting competition
- from 9:00 PM — Bar service with musical accompaniment
Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Morning festival service and morning pint (Frühschoppen)
- Parade of associations through Marktsteft
- Afternoon festival activities at the Schützengarten
Monday, September 14, 2026
- Wind-down with quiet festival activities and helpers' closing event
Detailed program information will be published in due time by the Schützengesellschaft von 1712 e.V. via sg-marktsteft.de.
Highlights Marktsteft Kerwa 2026
- Marksmen's Association since 1712 — one of the oldest in Franconia
- Beer tapping and Kirchweih shooting competition at the Schützengarten
- Parade of associations on Kirchweih Sunday
- Franconian wine and Franconian tavern cuisine
Prices Marktsteft Kerwa 2026
Admission to the festival grounds and Schützengarten is free. Food, drinks, and participation in the Kirchweih shooting competition are paid for on-site.
Practical information — Marktsteft Kerwa
Getting There
Marktsteft is located on the B 8 federal highway between Würzburg and Kitzingen. Take the train to Kitzingen, then continue by bus.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds and the Schützengarten is free. Food, drinks, shooting activities, and bar service (if applicable) are paid for on-site.
Tip
Sunday morning, with the festival service and morning pint (Frühschoppen), is the most traditional period. For those interested in shooting, the public Kirchweih shooting competition is open on the weekend.
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Where it takes place Marktsteft Kerwa
Schützengarten Marktsteft & Ortsmitte
Schützengarten / Ortsmitte, 97342 Marktsteft