Unterasbacher Kirchweih

The Kärwa of the Unterasbach District

Oberasbach in the Fürth district (Middle Franconia) traditionally celebrates four Kirchweihen per year — one in each of the districts of Oberasbach (Altort), Altenberg, Unterasbach, and Rehdorf. The Unterasbacher Kirchweih, known locally as "Kärwa", takes place as the third in the Kärwa series at the end of July and boasts an unbroken tradition dating back to 1952.

Four Days of Franconian Festival Culture

The venue is the festival grounds at the corner of Frühlingstraße / Herbststraße, where the Stammtischgesellschaft Unterasbach sets up its large festival tent. The Kärwa kicks off on Thursday with the "Zwölfte" Kärwa-Schlachtschüssel — a convivial meal featuring traditional pork specialties, for which advance registration is required. On Friday, the Kärwaboum (Kärwa lads), Kärwamadli (Kärwa girls), and Kärwafrägger (Kärwa jesters) parade in traditional costume, and the First Mayor taps the first keg together with the club chairman and the Beer Queen.

Sunday Highlight: Kirchweih Parade

On Sunday afternoon, the Kirchweih parade with flag bearers, music bands, Kärwaboum, and floats winds its way through the streets of Unterasbach. The parade is organized by the municipal cultural office in collaboration with local clubs. Afterwards, the procession returns to the festival grounds for celebrations late into the evening.

Children's Day and Closing on Monday

The Kärwamontag (Kärwa Monday) concludes with a visit to the two local kindergartens — carousel rides, fries, and drinks are traditionally free for the little ones. In the evening, the Kärwa winds down with dancing, brass music, and the "Last Maß" (last pint of beer).

Important Rule

Please note: Bringing alcoholic beverages onto the festival grounds is prohibited by a municipal ordinance from 2009. All drinks are served in the festival tent and at the stalls.