Obernburger Kerb & HerbstMarkt
Four-day Kirchweih (church consecration festival) with a festival tent and autumn market on the Bavarian Lower Main
About Obernburger Kerb
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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.
Obernburger Kerb — edition 2026
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.
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.
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
Prices Obernburger Kerb 2026
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.
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Where it takes place Obernburger Kerb
Innenstadt Obernburg am Main
Innenstadt Obernburg am Main, 63785 Obernburg a.Main