Name: Teuschnitz Kärwa 2026
Start: 2026-10-17T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00
Location: TSV-Sportgelände Teuschnitz

Kärwa Teuschnitz

About Kärwa Teuschnitz

The Teuschnitz Kärwa is the traditional Kirchweih (church consecration festival) of the town of Teuschnitz in the Frankenwald. Every year in October, the community celebrates Franconian customs with the Kärwa Saturday organized by TSV Teuschnitz: hearty music, dancing, delicious local food, and convivial gatherings. Nestled in the wooded landscape of the Upper Franconian district of Kronach, the Kärwa is an important meeting point for the village community and guests from the region.

Dates 17 Oct — 18 Oct 2026

Venue Teuschnitz (09476)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Kärwa Teuschnitz — edition 2026

The Teuschnitz Kärwa 2026 is expected to take place on the weekend of October 17/18; Kärwa Saturday traditionally falls on the third Saturday in October. As usual, TSV Teuschnitz will host Kärwa Saturday with music, dancing, and Franconian catering. The exact date will be announced by the town of Teuschnitz.

For 2026, the Teuschnitz Kärwa is scheduled for October, as every year. Since Kärwa Saturday traditionally falls on the third Saturday in October (2024: Oct 19, 2025: Oct 18), the celebration is expected for the weekend of October 17. TSV Teuschnitz invites you to Kärwa Saturday with traditional music, dancing, and hearty food. The exact date will be announced by the town of Teuschnitz.

Highlights Kärwa Teuschnitz 2026

Traditional Kärwa Saturday of TSV Teuschnitz
Music, dancing, and Franconian catering
Vibrant Kirchweih tradition in the Frankenwald
Meeting point for the village community

Programme Kärwa Teuschnitz 2026

Schedule (typical)

TSV Teuschnitz's Kärwa Saturday – Football match in the afternoon, Kärwa celebration with music and dancing in the evening
Franconian delicacies and catering by TSV and local clubs
Exact date from the town of Teuschnitz

Prices Kärwa Teuschnitz 2026

Admission is generally free. Food and drinks are offered by TSV Teuschnitz and local clubs at usual festival prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Kärwa Teuschnitz

Getting Here

By car via the B85 into the Frankenwald, then continue to Teuschnitz. By train to Kronach, then by bus.

Admission

Admission is generally free. Food and drinks are offered by TSV and the clubs.

Date

The Kärwa takes place in October. Kärwa Saturday is traditionally on the third Saturday in October (2024: Oct 19, 2025: Oct 18). Exact dates from the town of Teuschnitz, phone +49 9268 972-0.

Kärwa in the Frankenwald

The Kärwa – the dialect form of Kirchweih in the Frankenwald – has been a fixed part of the annual calendar in Teuschnitz for generations. It is celebrated in October and is supported by the local sports club TSV Teuschnitz with the traditional Kärwa Saturday. This combines the church's patron saint's day with vibrant club life.

TSV's Kärwa Saturday

The highlight is TSV Teuschnitz's Kärwa Saturday: The club invites you to music, dancing, and Franconian hospitality. In previous years, the day began with a football match in the afternoon, followed by the Kärwa celebration in the evening. Hearty delicacies, cool beer, and a convivial atmosphere make the evening a meeting point for young and old.

Living Tradition

The Teuschnitz Kärwa is a prime example of the vibrant Kirchweih tradition in Upper Franconia. It fosters community, preserves regional customs, and brings together former and current residents. The commitment of TSV and other clubs ensures the festival's continuation.

Teuschnitz in the Kronach District

The town of Teuschnitz is located in the Frankenwald in the district of Kronach in the state of Bavaria, near the border with Thuringia. This wooded low mountain range region is home to numerous traditional events – the Kärwa is one of the most important in the town's annual calendar.