The annual harvest festival parade spans throughout the Fürth city center (Janericloebe, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)
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Michaelis-Kirchweih Fürth | Oct. 3-14, 2026
As declared by the mayor, “Our Michaelis Church Fair proudly and quite rightly bears the venerable title of ‘Queen of Franconian church fairs.’” And rightly so, as the over 900-year-old celebration attracts nearly 1.5 million visitors to the cloverleaf city every year.
The stacked program includes many fun and cultural events for visitors of the fair; there will be folk dances, a trombone choir, the annual harvest festival parade (which spans through the entire Fürth city center), cannon fireworks and more. You can try Franconian-style food from the ox or herring roasters as well as the other 60-plus different snack bars.
Of course, there are many rides to choose from for children and adults. Couples who are recently married or who plan to be married within the year can enter the Marriage Lottery and win prizes to help them start their married life. Keep an eye out for a very cute sheep mascot in a bright green dress.
