Parish Festival St. Sixtus Hettstadt

Hettstadt in Western Würzburg

Hettstadt is located about eight kilometers west of Würzburg, at the transition from the Mainfranken region to the Spessart foothills. The Catholic parish church St. Sixtus, with its characteristic baroque furnishings, shapes the village's appearance; its patron saint's day on August 6th makes the parish known in the region. The parish festival, however, already takes place in June — as the community's summer kickoff.

Parish Hall, Parish Courtyard, Franconian Community

The parish festival begins on Sunday afternoon around 2 p.m. Tables, umbrellas, and a small stage are set up around the parish hall and in the parish courtyard. The parish community provides the catering: bratwurst and steaks from the grill, Franconian classics, plus coffee and homemade cakes in the afternoon. In summer weather, a wonderful atmosphere in the shade of the old parish courtyard trees.

Musical Double Feature

A special feature of the Hettstadt parish festival is the musical double feature by the Hettstadt Music Association: In the afternoon, the youth band plays modern pieces and creates a lively, youthful atmosphere. In the evening, the brass band takes over with traditional brass music — Franconian marches, Bohemian-Moravian polkas, popular songs. This creates a connection from the afternoon coffee to the festive evening.

Parish of St. Sixtus

The parish of St. Sixtus is part of the parish community of St. Kilian Würzburg-West in the Diocese of Würzburg. With its active community, parish council, and many volunteers, it has hosted the parish festival for years as an important meeting opportunity. The proceeds typically support parish work, youth and senior groups, and charitable projects.

Franconian Summer Tradition

The parish festival in Hettstadt is representative of the many small summer festivals that shape Franconian community life. Anyone who wants to experience Franconia beyond the big folk festivals will find themselves here: an authentic, warm afternoon in the shade of the baroque parish church, with brass music in their ears and a Franconian beer in hand.