Petersaurach Kirchweih (Kerwa)
Traditional Franconian Kerwa of the Kerwabuam
About Kerwa Petersaurach
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Franconian Kerwa Tradition in Middle Franconia
Petersaurach is a municipality in the district of Ansbach in the administrative region of Middle Franconia, located west of Nuremberg. As in many Franconian towns, the Kirchweih – the "Kerwa" – is a social highlight of the year here. The Petersaurach Kirchweih is organized by the Kerwabuam Petersaurach, a group of young lads who preserve traditional customs.
Customs of the Kerwabuam
The Franconian Kerwa thrives on the commitment of the Kerwabuam: they erect the decorated Kerwabaum, perform the beer tapping ceremony, and shape the program. Beer service, hearty Franconian specialties, brass band music, and the convivial gathering of the village community characterize the multi-day celebration.
Program and Customs
- Beer tapping to open the festival
- Erection of the decorated Kerwabaum
- Franconian specialties and beer service
- Brass band music and entertainment
- Convivial gathering of the village community
Identity and Community
The Petersaurach Kirchweih is more than a folk festival – it is an expression of lived village community and Franconian identity in the district of Ansbach. The preservation of Kerwa customs by the Kerwabuam ensures the transmission of tradition to the next generation and makes the Kirchweih an identity-forming event in the town's annual calendar.
Kerwa Petersaurach — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Petersaurach Kirchweih runs from Thursday, August 27, to Tuesday, September 1, 2026. For several days, the municipality of Petersaurach in the Ansbach district celebrates its traditional Kerwa, organized by the Kerwabuam Petersaurach. The classic program includes the beer tapping ceremony to open the festival, the erection of the decorated Kerwabaum, Franconian specialties, beer service, brass band music, and the convivial gathering of the village community.
Programme Kerwa Petersaurach 2026
Key Dates 2026
- Thu, August 27 to Tue, September 1, 2026
- Location: Petersaurach town center
- Beer tapping ceremony to open the festival
- Erection of the Kerwabaum
- Franconian specialties, beer service, brass band music
- Organizer: Kerwabuam Petersaurach
Highlights Kerwa Petersaurach 2026
- Traditional Kerwa of the Kerwabuam Petersaurach
- Beer tapping and Kerwabaum
- Franconian specialties and beer service
- Living village customs in the Ansbach district
Prices Kerwa Petersaurach 2026
Admission to the Kirchweih is free. Costs are only incurred for food and drinks.
Practical information — Kerwa Petersaurach
Getting There
Petersaurach is located in the district of Ansbach in Middle Franconia, accessible via the A6 motorway (Lichtenau/Neuendettelsau exit) and country roads. The festival activities are concentrated in the town center.
Admission
Admission to the Kirchweih is free. Costs are only incurred for food and drinks.
Tip
Experience the beer tapping ceremony and the erection of the Kerwabaum – the convivial highlights of every Franconian Kerwa.
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