Windsbach opens 2026 Kirchweih festival with mayor's inauguration

Mayor Matthias Seitz officially opened the 2026 Kirchweih in Windsbach, Germany, marking the start of the town's summer celebrations. The opening featured a traditional beer tapping, live music by the Rothsee Musikanten, and a programme that includes a market, church service, shooting competition, and various folk performances. The event also hosted the BR Kirchweih‑Challenge, inviting participants to solve puzzles, sing, and dance, while Bayerischer Rundfunk provided regional broadcast coverage, raising Windsbach’s profile beyond the local area.

The festivities are expected to draw visitors from politics, business, and the wider community for several days of entertainment, food, and traditional Bavarian customs.