Veitsbronn Kärwa
Traditional Franconian Kirchweih in the district of Fürth with Kärwabaum and Betz'n dancing
About Kärwa Veitsbronn
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A True Franconian Kirchweih
The Veitsbronner Kärwa is the social highlight of the municipality of Veitsbronn in the district of Fürth (state of Bavaria, administrative region of Middle Franconia). For four days, the town center around Nürnberger Straße transforms into a festival mile. The Kärwa is significantly driven by the association Kärwaburschen und -madli Veitsbronn e.V., which preserves and passes on the old customs.
The Customs of a Kärwa
The Veitsbronner Kärwa thrives on its fixed rituals that return every year:
- Digging up the barrel: To kick things off, the Kärwaburschen and -madli dig up the traditionally buried beer barrel.
- Concert at the town hall and a ceremonial beer tapping by the mayor.
- Kärwabaum: On Saturday, the volunteer fire brigade erects the new, decorated Kärwabaum after the old one has been dismantled.
- Betz'n dance: On Sunday, the Kärwaburschen and -madli in Franconian costume perform the 'Betz'n' dance – the traditional highlight.
- Satirical church tours, morning pint, parade.
Festival Tent, Music, and Fireworks
In the festival tent, live bands provide entertainment every evening, alongside Franconian and international specialties, carousels, dodgems, and numerous stalls. The event traditionally concludes with a grand fireworks display. The Family Day on the last day of the Kärwa offers reduced prices on amusement rides.
Kärwa Veitsbronn — edition 2026
The Veitsbronner Kärwa 2026 is planned for the period of August 14 to 17, 2026 (date subject to annual recurrence; the exact program will be published by the Kärwaburschen und -madli Veitsbronn e.V. association shortly before the Kärwa).
The schedule, based on experience, follows the proven pattern: opening on Friday with a concert, barrel digging, and beer tapping; on Saturday, the erection of the new Kärwabaum by the volunteer fire brigade and festival tent operations; on Sunday, church services, morning pint, and the Betz'n dance in traditional costume; on Monday, Family Day with reduced prices and a grand fireworks finale.
Programme Kärwa Veitsbronn 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026
- Evening: Concert at the town hall
- Digging up the barrel by the Kärwaburschen and -madli
- Official opening with beer tapping by the mayor
- Festival tent with live band
Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Dismantling of the old and erection of the new, decorated Kärwabaum by the volunteer fire brigade
- Satirical church tour
- Evening party band in the festival tent
Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Morning church services in the Protestant and Catholic churches
- Morning pint with brass music
- Betz'n dance by the Kärwaburschen and -madli in Franconian costume
- Evening live band in the festival tent
Monday, August 17, 2026
- Family Day with reduced prices on amusement rides
- Morning pint with brass band
- Evening program in the festival tent, followed by grand fireworks finale
The specific band names and times will be announced by the Kärwaburschen und -madli Veitsbronn e.V. association in the summer of 2026, as is customary.
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Getting There
Veitsbronn is located in the district of Fürth, easily accessible by the S-Bahn S4 (Siegelsdorf/Veitsbronn station) and via the A7 motorway (Fürth/Veitsbronn exit). The festival grounds are located around Nürnberger Straße in the town center.
Admission
Entry to the Kärwa and the festival grounds is free; consumption and amusement rides are paid for on-site.
Tip
The Family Day on the last day of the Kärwa offers reduced prices on amusement rides – ideal for a visit with children.
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Where it takes place Kärwa Veitsbronn
Festgelände Nürnberger Straße
Nürnberger Straße, 90587 Veitsbronn