Name: Zu Tisch! 26 – Food and Knowledge Festival 2026
Start: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz Wirsberg

Zu Tisch! Wirsberg

About Zu Tisch! Wirsberg

"Zu Tisch!" is a food and knowledge festival in Wirsberg, Upper Franconia, dedicated to sustainable, artisanal, and ethical enjoyment. Organized by the association freakstotable e.V. and under the patronage of two-star chefs Alexander Herrmann and Tobias Bätz (Restaurant AURA), Wirsberg's market square transforms into a grand culinary destination for a day. Over 100 regional exhibitors and manufacturers, around 50 free workshops ranging from wine tastings and fermentation to children's baking classes, and panel discussions with experts from agriculture and gastronomy, along with a curated gourmet area, make the festival one of the largest food events in Franconia. Admission is free – the previous edition attracted around 17,000 to 18,000 guests.

Dates 17 May — 17 May 2026

Venue Wirsberg (09477)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Zu Tisch! Wirsberg — edition 2026

Zu Tisch! 26 takes place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Wirsberg Market Square. Over 100 regional exhibitors, around 50 free workshops, panel discussions, and a gourmet area with the "Genuss-Pass" await guests. Free admission.

The "Zu Tisch! 26" edition takes place on one day, Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Wirsberg Market Square. The organizer is the association freakstotable e.V. under the patronage of Alexander Herrmann and Tobias Bätz.

Over 100 regional exhibitors and manufacturers, around 50 free workshops, and panel discussions with experts from agriculture and gastronomy are on the program. The "Genuss-Pass" for the gourmet area is already sold out for 2026.

Highlights Zu Tisch! Wirsberg 2026

Over 100 regional exhibitors, around 50 free workshops, panel discussions with Haya Molcho and Alexander Herrmann, gourmet area with "Genuss-Pass" under the patronage of Alexander Herrmann and Tobias Bätz.

Programme Zu Tisch! Wirsberg 2026

Sunday, May 17, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

11:00 AM — Festival opens at Wirsberg Market Square
Over 100 regional exhibitors and manufacturers with tastings and sales
Around 50 free workshops: Wine tastings, fermentation courses, children's baking classes, and much more.
Panel discussions with experts from agriculture and gastronomy (including Haya Molcho, Alexander Herrmann)
Gourmet Area with reservable top-class dishes via "Genuss-Pass" (sold out for 2026)
6:00 PM — Festival ends

The festival is divided into several thematic areas. Detailed workshop and stage program available at freakstotable.com.

Prices Zu Tisch! Wirsberg 2026

Admission free, workshops free. "Genuss-Pass" for the gourmet area is subject to a charge (already sold out for 2026).

Practical information

Practical information — Zu Tisch! Wirsberg

Getting There

Wirsberg is located in the Kulmbach district on the A9 motorway (exit Bad Berneck/Himmelkron). Free shuttle buses run every 10 minutes on the festival day from Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg train station, as well as from Edeka Föhn and Sparkasse Wirsberg.

Admission

Admission is free. The workshops are free. The "Genuss-Pass" for the gourmet area is subject to a charge and usually sells out early.

Services

Accessible for all, dog-friendly.

Enjoyment with Integrity

"Zu Tisch!" is not just a gourmet festival, but a food and knowledge festival. The association freakstotable e.V. – a community passionate about food culture, craftsmanship, ethics, and genuine enjoyment – focuses on the origin of food and sustainable production. The patrons are two-star chefs Alexander Herrmann and Tobias Bätz from Restaurant AURA in Wirsberg.

Over 100 Exhibitors in the Market Square

On Wirsberg's market square, over 100 regional exhibitors and manufacturers present their products – from bakers to distilleries to cheese makers. Direct interaction between producers and guests is central.

Workshops and Panel Discussions

Around 50 free workshops – including wine tastings, fermentation courses, and children's baking classes – as well as panel discussions with experts from agriculture and gastronomy impart knowledge about food and sustainable food culture. The festival is divided into several thematic areas.

Gourmet Area and "Genuss-Pass"

In the gourmet area, top-class dishes with wine pairings are offered via the "Genuss-Pass" (Enjoyment Pass) – a format that regularly sells out quickly. Thus, the festival combines broad accessibility with culinary excellence.