Whitsun Market – Pottery and Crafts Market Ahorn

Whitsun Market in the Baroque Courtyard

The Alte Schäferei in Ahorn houses the Gerätemuseum des Coburger Landes – a baroque sheep farm ensemble that opens in summer with hands-on stations and demonstrations of traditional agriculture. Every year at Whitsun, the museum hosts the pottery and crafts market, which transforms the courtyards and green spaces into a diverse marketplace. Whitsun 2026 falls on May 24th and 25th.

Potters, Felt, Wood, and Jewelry

The exhibitors cover a wide spectrum: ceramics and pottery form the core, complemented by leather goods, hats, jewelry, glass art, textiles, wooden objects, felt, and soap manufacturers. Many exhibitors demonstrate their techniques directly at their stands – an element that has attracted families and travelers to the Coburg region for years. Previous editions featured, among others, the Murr soap manufactory from the Upper Palatinate, Masterbutcher from Coburg with grilled meats from pasture animals, and the felt artist Andrea Schnellhardt with wool felt figures.

Regional Cuisine and Coburg Beer

The market's culinary offerings include specialties from the Coburg region: regional cheeses, sausages, Coburg beers, and baked goods. The museum's gastronomy at the Alte Schäferei serves classics like lamb stew and fish sandwiches, along with coffee and cake.

In the Heart of the Coburg Region

The municipality of Ahorn is located in the Coburg district in Upper Franconia, about 8 kilometers west of Coburg. The Coburg region stretches between Itzgrund and Rennsteig and combines rural structures with historic castles and fortresses. The Whitsun Market, along with the Midsummer Market and the Sheep Festival, is one of the three major market weekends at the Alte Schäferei.