Ornbau Old Town Festival with Jakobikirchweih

The Ornbau Old Town Festival with Jakobikirchweih 2025 was celebrated from July 23 to 28. The festival opened on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, with a beer tapping in the Biergarten Gern at 6 p.m. In the following days, the alleys of the historic old town were filled with lively festival activities, including festival catering, live music, and social gatherings. The traditional Jakobimarkt enlivened the old town area, making the centuries-old history of the bridge town tangible. The festival once again confirmed its status as the social summer highlight at the gateway to the Franconian Lake District.