Schauernheimer Kerwe
Traditional Palatinate Kirchweih (church consecration festival) on the Schulplatz in the Schauernheim district with Kerwebaum (festival maypole) and Kerweprinzessin (festival princess)
About Schauernheimer Kerwe
The Schauernheimer Kerwe is the central folk festival of the Schauernheim district and complements the more contemplative Brunnenfest of the Dannstadt district in the festival calendar of the twin municipality Dannstadt-Schauernheim. While the Brunnenfest focuses on contemplation, the Schauernheimer Kerwe is a loud, exuberant folk festival with a stage, festival tent, and extended festival evenings.
Schulplatz as Festival Grounds
The venue is the Schulplatz on Schulstraße in the Schauernheim district. The central square offers enough space for a stage, festival tent, and catering stands from local clubs. During the festival weekend, the square and parts of Schulstraße will be closed to traffic to make space for festival visitors.
Friday: DJ Warmup from 7 PM
The Kerwe begins on Friday evening from 7 PM with a DJ warmup. Young people and festival friends from neighboring towns gather to celebrate the start of the Kerwe. The first sausages and Palatinate wines are served, and the mood rises as the evening progresses.
Saturday: Kerweprinzessin and Kerwebaum
Saturday is the highlight of the Schauernheimer Kerwe. At 1:45 PM, the Kerweprinzessin is presented – a young woman from Schauernheim who traditionally represents the Kerwe and takes on special duties during the festival weekend. At 3:00 PM, the erection of the Kerwebaum follows, a central ritual of every Palatinate Kerwe: a tall, decorated tree is erected on the Schulplatz and symbolizes the official start of the festival. The erection is often accompanied by live music and a humorous speech by the Kerweborscht (festival organizers).
Sunday and Monday: Frühschoppen and Festival Finale
Sunday starts with Frühschoppen and a festival service and offers a family program in the afternoon. Monday (classic Kerwe day) concludes the festival with dancing, live music, and the traditional Kerwebegraben (symbolic burial of the 'Kerwe' as a conclusion).
Kirchweih Tradition
The Schauernheimer Kerwe is part of the centuries-old tradition of Palatinate Kirchweih festivals. Originally, the Kerwe was the anniversary of the consecration of the village church, celebrated with a church service, feast, and dancing. This religious origin evolved into today's folk festival, which still maintains a connection to its religious roots through the festival service on Sunday.
Schauernheimer Kerwe — edition 2026
The 2026 edition continues the Schauernheimer Kerwe tradition. With a festival tent, Kerwebaum, Kerweprinzessin, and all the typical rituals of Palatinate Kerwe culture, the festival offers a complete folk festival experience on a small scale in a small Vorderpfalz (Lower Palatinate) municipality. Club members, Kerweborscht, and the local population jointly create a festival weekend that highlights Schauernheim's identity.
Programme Schauernheimer Kerwe 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Friday, August 28, 7:00 PM: DJ warmup for the Kerwe opening on the Schulplatz. Club stands open with Palatinate wine, beer, and bratwurst.
Saturday, August 29, 1:45 PM: Presentation of the Kerweprinzessin on stage.
Saturday, 3:00 PM: Traditional erection of the Kerwebaum with live music and speech by the Kerweborscht.
Saturday evening: Main concert evening with live band or DJ. Dancing and Palatinate conviviality in the festival tent.
Sunday, August 30: Festival service in the morning. Frühschoppen with brass music. Family program and Palatinate lunch in the afternoon.
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday: Festival finale with dancing, live music, and the traditional Kerwebegraben as a symbolic end to the festival.
Highlights Schauernheimer Kerwe 2026
Prices Schauernheimer Kerwe 2026
Practical information — Schauernheimer Kerwe
Date 2026: Friday, August 28 to Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Location: Schulplatz, Schulstraße, Schauernheim district, 67125 Dannstadt-Schauernheim.
Admission: free.
Organizer: Municipality of Dannstadt-Schauernheim in cooperation with local clubs.
Getting there: Dannstadt-Schauernheim is located in the Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis district. Accessible via the A 65 (Dannstadt exit) and the B 9. By bus from Ludwigshafen or Schifferstadt.
Parking: in the surrounding streets; during the festival, closures at Schulplatz and part of Schulstraße.
Tip: The erection of the Kerwebaum on Saturday at 3 PM is a highlight – don't miss it.
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