Schönbrunn Kirchweih in Steigerwald

Franconian Kerwa in Steigerwald

The Schönbrunn Kirchweih — Franconian Kerwa — is the convivial summer festival of the municipality of Schönbrunn in Steigerwald. It is traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday in July, together with the Kirchweih of the Steinsdorf district. For several days, it shapes village life with festivities, music, and traditions.

The Kerwasjugend

As in many Franconian villages, the Kirchweih is organized by the Kerwasjugend. They arrange the erection of the Kärwabaum, the Kärwatanz (maypole dance), and the social program. Thus, the Kerwa is not just a festival, but also a living village tradition passed down from generation to generation.

Tradition in Wine Country

Schönbrunn is located in Steigerwald, a low mountain range in Upper Franconia characterized by forests and viticulture. Here, the Franconian Kirchweih combines ecclesiastical and secular customs: it originates from the consecration festival of the local church, but has long since become an intergenerational village festival with music, catering, and dancing.

Schönbrunn — Municipality in the Bamberg District

Schönbrunn i.Steigerwald is a municipality in the Bamberg district in Bavaria, part of the Burgebrach administrative community. Besides Schönbrunn and Steinsdorf, other districts such as Halbersdorf, Grub, Zettmannsdorf, Oberneuses, and Frenshof celebrate their own Kirchweih dates throughout the year — a dense network of Franconian festival culture.