Name: Obernburger Kerb & HerbstMarkt 2026
Start: 2026-10-16T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-19T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Innenstadt Obernburg am Main

Obernburger Kerb

About Obernburger Kerb

The Obernburger Kerb – affectionately called “Omborscher Kerb” in the local dialect – is the major Kirchweih (church consecration festival) of the Roman-influenced town of Obernburg am Main in the Miltenberg district on the Bavarian Lower Main. Every year in October, the town centre transforms for four days into a lively festival mile with a festival tent, parties, music, and culinary stalls. The highlight is Kerbsonntag (Kirchweih Sunday), when the HerbstMarkt (Autumn Market) “Genuss – Natur – Tiere” (Enjoyment – Nature – Animals) also takes place with a Sunday opening for shopping, attracting visitors from across the region. Supported by the voluntary commitment of the Kultur Kollektiv Obernburg and the StadtMarketing (town marketing), the Kerb combines Franconian-Lower Main festival tradition with conviviality and market atmosphere – with free admission on all days.

Dates 16 Oct — 19 Oct 2026

Venue Obernburg a.Main (09676)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Obernburger Kerb — edition 2026

The Obernburger Kerb 2026 takes place from Friday, 16 October, to Monday, 19 October – four days of festival tent, parties, and music in the town centre. On Kerbsonntag (Kirchweih Sunday), 18 October, the HerbstMarkt (Autumn Market) “Genuss – Natur – Tiere” (Enjoyment – Nature – Animals) with a Sunday opening for shopping complements the programme. Admission is free on all days.

From 16 to 19 October 2026, Obernburg am Main will celebrate the traditional “Omborscher Kerb”. For four days, the town centre will transform into a festival mile with a festival tent, parties, live music, and culinary stalls. The highlight is Kerbsonntag (Kirchweih Sunday) on 18 October: in addition to the Kerb, the HerbstMarkt (Autumn Market) “Genuss – Natur – Tiere” (Enjoyment – Nature – Animals) will take place, combined with a Sunday opening for shopping that attracts numerous visitors to the town centre. The Kerb is supported by Kultur Kollektiv Obernburg e.V., and the HerbstMarkt by StadtMarketing. Admission is free on all days.

Highlights Obernburger Kerb 2026

Four days of Kirchweih (church consecration festival) with festival tent and parties
Kerbsonntag (Kirchweih Sunday) with HerbstMarkt (Autumn Market) “Genuss – Natur – Tiere” (Enjoyment – Nature – Animals)
Sunday opening for shopping
Franconian specialities and live music
Free admission on all days

Programme Obernburger Kerb 2026

Kerb Weekend

Friday, 16 October 2026 — Opening of the Kerb, festival tent operations, and party
Saturday, 17 October 2026 — Festival tent with live music
Sunday, 18 October 2026 — Kerbsonntag (Kirchweih Sunday) with HerbstMarkt (Autumn Market) “Genuss – Natur – Tiere” (Enjoyment – Nature – Animals) and Sunday opening for shopping
Monday, 19 October 2026 — Winding down of the Kerb

The detailed programme will be published on the official Kerb website.

Prices Obernburger Kerb 2026

Admission to the Kerb and the HerbstMarkt is free on all days. Food, drinks, and goods are paid for on site.

Practical information

Practical information — Obernburger Kerb

Getting There

Obernburg am Main is located in the Miltenberg district on the Bavarian Lower Main. Access is via Aschaffenburg; Obernburg is easily reachable by train (Obernburg-Elsenfeld station) and car.

Admission

Admission to the Kerb and the HerbstMarkt is free on all days. Food, drinks, and goods are paid for on site.

Tip

Kerbsonntag (Kirchweih Sunday) with the HerbstMarkt (Autumn Market) “Genuss – Natur – Tiere” (Enjoyment – Nature – Animals) and the Sunday opening for shopping is the busiest day. The detailed programme will be published on the Kerb's website.

Kirchweih on the Bavarian Lower Main

The Obernburger Kerb is one of the traditional Kirchweih (church consecration festivals) in the state of Bavaria, specifically in the town of Obernburg am Main in the Miltenberg district on the Bavarian Lower Main. The town, with its Roman history – the Obergermanisch-Raetische Limes (Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Frontier) ran through here – provides the historic backdrop for a four-day Volksfest (public festival), known locally as “Omborscher Kerb”.

Four Days of Festival Tent and Party

From Friday to Monday, the town centre transforms into a festival mile. In the festival tent, live music and parties create a lively atmosphere, while stalls offering Franconian specialities, wine, and beer cater to culinary delights. The Kerb is a social highlight for Obernburg and the surrounding communities.

HerbstMarkt on Kerbsonntag

A special feature is the HerbstMarkt (Autumn Market) “Genuss – Natur – Tiere” (Enjoyment – Nature – Animals) on Kerbsonntag (Kirchweih Sunday). Organised by StadtMarketing (town marketing), it combines a Sunday opening for shopping with stalls focused on regional enjoyment, nature, and animals, attracting numerous visitors to the town centre.

Voluntary Commitment

The Kerb is supported by Kultur Kollektiv Obernburg e.V., and the HerbstMarkt by StadtMarketing. This voluntary commitment shapes the character of the festival: down-to-earth, convivial, and closely linked to local club life. Admission is free on all days.

Regional Identity

The Obernburger Kerb embodies the vibrant festival culture of the Bavarian Lower Main. The combination of Kirchweih tradition, festival tent atmosphere, and autumn market makes it one of the most popular October events in the Miltenberg district.