Kirwa Procession Friday 28th

Here is a selection of photographs of the procession as it makes it's way through the village of Drachselsried to the Falter brewery, which this year is hosting the Kirwa festival. This festival is over 4 days, Friday to Monday and is always the last week-end in August.

More pictures from our new open air swimming pool

Photographs taken on August 28th. It is expected all the work will be completed before the winter arrives, usually November. Locally this is called Badeweiher.

This week-end, it is the Drachselsried Kirwa

From Friday 28th till Monday 31st August, the well known Drachselsried Kirwa, or festival is held. Saturday is market day, (from 7.30 until about 14.00), see you there.

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Blachendorf Giggerl-Fest

The next village to Drachselsried holds a small Fest every year at this time, at the Drachselsried "Ebene" The club which organised the Fest is called the "Geflügelzuchtverein Blachendorf" a breeding club for chickens and ducks. The beer was good and the home made cakes, the best.

Viechtach Volksfest 15th August

Text and images shortly from the Viechtacher Volksfest 2009

Drachselsried Kirwa this month

The biggest festival in Drachselsried is held this month. The highlights are the processions and the market on the Saturday. Get there early as thousands of visitors are expected. Drachselsried also has 2 breweries so you will not go thirsty. The dates to remember, Friday August 28th until Monday August 31st. See you there.