Strullendorf Kirchweih

Four-day Franconian Kirchweih at the Hauptsmoorhalle

Strullendorf — Landkreis Bamberg (09471)
Music Rock Beer
Strullendorf Kirchweih
Edition
2026
Strullendorfer Kerwa

About Strullendorfer Kerwa

The Strullendorf Kirchweih is a traditional four-day Kerwa (folk festival) held at the Hauptsmoorhalle in the municipality of Strullendorf, Bamberg district. The highlight is the grand Kirchweih festival parade on Saturday, featuring the raising of the Kirchweih tree and the official opening by the mayor. Additionally, there's a rock evening, a Weißwurst breakfast with a card tournament on Sunday, a family afternoon with a magician on Monday, and a festival tent with a large outdoor area, amusement rides, and game stalls.
Dates 03 Jul — 06 Jul 2026
Venue Strullendorf (09471)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Strullendorfer Kerwa — edition 2026

The Strullendorf Kirchweih 2026 takes place from July 3 to 6. For four days, the municipality and its associations celebrate at the Hauptsmoorhalle with a festival parade, Kirchweih tree, rock evening, Weißwurst breakfast, and family afternoon.

From July 3 to 6, 2026, the Strullendorf Kerwa invites you to the Hauptsmoorhalle. Friday kicks off with festival operations, the digging up of the Kirchweih, and a rock evening with a live band. On Saturday, the Kirchweih groups parade through the town in a grand procession; afterwards, the Kirchweih tree is erected and the Kirchweih is officially opened, accompanied by the Zeegenbachtal music club. Sunday offers a Weißwurst breakfast with a card tournament and a festival service in St. Paul's Church, while Monday features a family afternoon with a magician and awards for the best Kirchweih floats.

Highlights Strullendorfer Kerwa 2026

Grand Kirchweih festival parade on Saturday, raising of the Kirchweih tree, rock evening on Friday, Weißwurst breakfast with card tournament, family afternoon with magician, festival tent with amusement park.

Programme Strullendorfer Kerwa 2026

Friday, July 3

Festival opens in the afternoon, digging up the Kirchweih, rock evening with live band.

Saturday, July 4

Kirchweih festival parade in the afternoon, raising of the Kirchweih tree, official opening by the mayor, Zeegenbachtal music club.

Sunday, July 5

Weißwurst breakfast with card tournament in the festival tent, festival service in St. Paul's Church.

Monday, July 6

Family afternoon with magician, awards for the best Kirchweih floats, festival finale.

Prices Strullendorfer Kerwa 2026

Entry to the Kirchweih is free. Amusement rides as well as food and drinks in the festival tent are subject to a charge.
Practical information

Practical information — Strullendorfer Kerwa

Getting There

Hauptsmoorhalle, Forchheimer Straße, 96129 Strullendorf. By car via the A73 (Strullendorf exit) or the B505. Strullendorf train station is on the Bamberg–Forchheim line.

Admission

Entry to the Kirchweih is free; amusement rides and refreshments are subject to a charge.

Tip

The grand Kirchweih festival parade on Saturday afternoon with the tree-raising ceremony is the highlight.

Franconian Kirchweih Traditions near Bamberg

The Strullendorf Kirchweih, known in the local dialect as 'Strullendorfer Kerwa', is a staple in the Kirchweih calendar of the Bamberg district in the Franconian Tuscany. For four days, the municipality of Strullendorf and its associations celebrate around the Hauptsmoorhalle, complete with a festival tent and a spacious outdoor area.

The Kirchweih Festival Parade

The main event is the grand Kirchweih festival parade on Saturday afternoon. Following this, the Kirchweih tree is erected, and the festival is officially opened by the mayor, accompanied musically by the Zeegenbachtal music club.

Four-Day Program

  • Friday: Festival opens in the afternoon, digging up the Kirchweih, rock evening with live band
  • Saturday: Kirchweih festival parade, raising of the Kirchweih tree, beer tapping ceremony, brass band music
  • Sunday: Weißwurst breakfast with card tournament, festival service in St. Paul's Church
  • Monday: Family afternoon with magician, awards for the best Kirchweih floats, festival finale

Festival Tent and Amusement Park

A festival tent with a large outdoor area, along with amusement rides and game stalls operated by showmen, are integral parts of the Kerwa. The Strullendorf Kirchweih combines Franconian traditions with exuberant festival culture, attracting visitors from the entire Bamberg region.

Where it takes place Strullendorfer Kerwa

Hauptsmoorhalle Strullendorf
Forchheimer Straße, 96129 Strullendorf

Strullendorfer Kerwa at a glance

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History of Strullendorfer Kerwa

Edition 2025 Jul 2025

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Tel +49 9543 44030

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