Schnabelwaider Kerwa
The traditional Franconian Kirchweih on the second weekend of November in Schnabelwaid
About Schnabelwaider Kerwa
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Franconian Kirchweih in Schnabelwaid
The Schnabelwaider Kerwa is the traditional Kirchweih (church consecration festival) of the market town of Schnabelwaid in the district of Bayreuth (Upper Franconia). It takes place on the second weekend of November and is organized by the Kerwabum and -madla Schnabelwaid.
Multi-day Traditional Event
The Kerwa spans several days (Thursday to Monday). The established schedule includes the opening on Thursday with Franconian food, a children's disco and evening party on Friday, a sports match and entertainment evening with live music on Saturday, the Kerwa church service followed by the traditional Kerwa parade on Sunday, and the "Kerwa-Eingraben" (Kerwa burial) on Monday, with which the Kirchweih is symbolically laid to rest.
Franconian Cuisine
Culinary highlights focus on regional specialties: Kesselfleisch (boiled pork) and Siedwürste (boiled sausages), steaks, bratwurst, and traditional Franconian home cooking. The venues are the sports hall and the gymnasium of the Schnabelwaid elementary school.
Schnabelwaid — Market Town in Franconian Switzerland
Schnabelwaid is located in the district of Bayreuth, Bavaria, on the edge of Franconian Switzerland. The Kerwa is one of the market town's defining traditional events.
Schnabelwaider Kerwa — edition 2026
The Schnabelwaider Kerwa 2026 is traditionally expected on the second weekend of November 2026 (over several days, Thursday to Monday). The exact date had not yet been officially confirmed at the time of publication; in 2025, the Kerwa took place from November 6 to 10.
The Kerwabum and -madla Schnabelwaid are organizing the Kirchweih according to the established schedule: opening on Thursday, children's disco and evening party on Friday, sports match and entertainment evening on Saturday, Kerwa church service and Kerwa parade on Sunday, and the "Kerwa-Eingraben" (Kerwa burial) on Monday. The detailed program for 2026 with the individual acts will be announced by the association before the Kerwa; specific names were not publicly available at the time of publication (no content invention).
Programme Schnabelwaider Kerwa 2026
Usual Festival Schedule (Thursday–Monday, second weekend of November)
- Thursday — Kerwa opening with Franconian food
- Friday — Children's disco; evening Kerwa party with DJ
- Saturday — Sports match; entertainment evening with live music
- Sunday — Kerwa church service, followed by traditional Kerwa parade through the village
- Monday — "Kerwa-Eingraben" (traditional closing)
Culinary: Kesselfleisch and Siedwürste, steaks, bratwurst, and Franconian home cooking. Venues: sports hall and gymnasium of the Schnabelwaid elementary school. The exact date and the specific band program for 2026 will be published by the Kerwabum and -madla before the event; they were not available at the time of publication.
Highlights Schnabelwaider Kerwa 2026
- Multi-day Franconian Kirchweih
- Kerwa church service and Kerwa parade
- "Kerwa-Eingraben" to conclude
- Franconian specialties (Kesselfleisch, Siedwürste)
- Free admission
Prices Schnabelwaider Kerwa 2026
Admission is free. Costs are incurred for food and drinks; table reservations via WhatsApp or telephone (0160 97939067, from 6 PM).
Practical information — Schnabelwaider Kerwa
Getting There
The sports hall and gymnasium are located in Schnabelwaid (district of Bayreuth), accessible via the Bayreuth/Franconian Switzerland region.
Admission
Admission is free; costs are incurred for food and drinks.
Reservations / Contact
Table reservations via WhatsApp or telephone (0160 97939067, from 6 PM). Organizer: Kerwabum und -madla Schnabelwaid, Hauptstraße 8, 91289 Schnabelwaid.
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Where it takes place Schnabelwaider Kerwa
Sportheim und Turnhalle Schnabelwaid
Hauptstraße 8, 91289 Schnabelwaid