Scheßlitz Kirchweih
Four days of Franconian Kirchweih with a grand parade of clubs and guilds
About Schäätzer Kerwa
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Tradition in the Franconian Switzerland
The Scheßlitz Kirchweih, known locally as 'Schäätzer Kerwa', is one of the most famous Kirchweih festivals in the Bamberg district, located at the gateway to Franconian Switzerland. For four days, the town center of Scheßlitz transforms into a single, large festival mile, supported by local clubs, guilds, and restaurateurs.
The Grand Kirchweih Parade
The heart and highlight is the traditional Kirchweih parade on Saturday. The clubs and guilds gather in the early afternoon and march through the town center. This is followed by the official beer tapping ceremony at the Marienbrunnen, accompanied by the Scheßlitz Music Association.
Four-Day Program
- Football derbies featuring TSV Scheßlitz/FV Zeckendorf vs. SV Würgau
- Live music in the festival taverns, including at Schmitt Bräu
- Festival service on Sunday at St. Kilian
- Family afternoon hosted by the TSV dance department on Monday with face painting and a bouncy castle
- Amusement park with rides in the Schießgraben on all Kirchweih days
Custom and Sociability
The Schäätzer Kerwa combines Franconian Kirchweih traditions with exuberant festival culture. Clubs, guilds, and restaurateurs provide culinary specialties, music, and a packed program – a fixed point in the event calendar for the entire Bamberg region.
Schäätzer Kerwa — edition 2026
From August 28 to 31, 2026, the town center of Scheßlitz will transform into a four-day festival grounds. The highlight is the grand Kirchweih parade of clubs and guilds on Saturday, with assembly in the early afternoon and the subsequent beer tapping ceremony at the Marienbrunnen, accompanied by the Scheßlitz Music Association. Additionally, there will be football derbies, live music, a festival service at St. Kilian on Sunday, a family afternoon on Monday, and an amusement park in the Schießgraben.
Programme Schäätzer Kerwa 2026
Friday, August 28
Festival opening, reserve team football derby, live music in the evening at Schmitt Bräu.
Saturday, August 29
Grand Kirchweih parade of clubs and guilds in the afternoon, followed by the beer tapping ceremony at the Marienbrunnen with the Scheßlitz Music Association.
Sunday, August 30
Festival service at St. Kilian; first team football derby in the afternoon.
Monday, August 31
Family afternoon hosted by the TSV dance department with face painting and a bouncy castle.
Highlights Schäätzer Kerwa 2026
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Getting There
Scheßlitz town center, 96110 Scheßlitz. By car via the A70 (Scheßlitz exit) or the B22. Accessible by bus from Bamberg.
Admission
Entry to the Kirchweih is free; rides and refreshments are subject to charge.
Tip
The grand Kirchweih parade on Saturday, starting in the early afternoon, is the highlight – secure a spot along the route in good time.
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Where it takes place Schäätzer Kerwa
Innenstadt Scheßlitz / Schießgraben
Marktplatz, 96110 Scheßlitz