Pommersfelden Kirchweih

Eight Kirchweihen in One Municipality

The municipality of Pommersfelden in the Bamberg district is a remarkable example of the density of Franconian Kirchweih tradition: no less than eight independent Kirchweihen are spread throughout the year across the various districts. Schweinbach (May), Sambach (June), Limbach (July), Steppach (July/August), Sambach Sports Festival (July/August), Weiher (August), Stolzenroth (November) — and the central Hauptkerwa Pommersfelden in October. The Pommersfelden Kerwa is the largest and oldest of these Kirchweihen and is at the center of the municipality's festival calendar.

Weißenstein Castle as a Backdrop

Pommersfelden is famous beyond its municipal borders for its Weißenstein Castle — one of the most magnificent Baroque castles in Germany. Built between 1711 and 1718 under the patronage of Lothar Franz von Schönborn, it is the seat of the von Schönborn-Wiesentheid family and is considered a masterpiece of Franconian Baroque. The castle complex forms an extraordinary backdrop for the Hauptkerwa, which is celebrated in the immediate vicinity on the festival grounds or in the village center.

Four Days of Kerwa in October

The Pommersfelden Hauptkerwa takes place every year in October and runs from Friday to Monday — four festival days with the classic program of Franconian folk festivals: beer tapping on Friday evening, festival tent program with brass band and cover bands, amusement rides (carousels, shooting galleries, food stalls), Sunday festival parade, and family day on Monday. The local clubs — fire department, marksmen, sports club, music club, traditional costume groups — operate their own stalls with Franconian specialties.

Complete Pommersfelden Kirchweih Calendar 2026

Anyone who wants to get to know Pommersfelden's diverse Kerwa culture can attend several dates throughout the year:

• Schweinbach: May 16-18, 2026
• Sambach: June 12-15, 2026
• Limbach: July 10-13, 2026
• Steppach: July 24-27, 2026
• Sambach Sports Festival: July 31-August 3, 2026
• Weiher: August 16, 2026
• Pommersfelden Hauptkerwa: October 16-19, 2026
• Stolzenroth: November 6-9, 2026

A Municipality with Baroque Heritage

Pommersfelden has around 2,700 inhabitants and combines several historical districts into an agriculturally characterized municipality. Weißenstein Castle, the associated castle gardens, and the Baroque pilgrimage site shape its appearance. The Kirchweih is part of this cultural fabric and makes the municipality one of the most attractive folk festival locations in the Bamberg region.