Drachselsried Kirwa

Drachselsried Kirwa or Kirchweih

The first Drachselsried Kirwa was held in 1926 and was a one day event. This years Kirwa was fortunate to have good weather for the procession which started from the dorfplatz and proceeded to the Falterbraü festival hall. Falterbraü was founded in 1878 and is one of two breweries in the village.

Images of the Kirwa

A video of the procession will be added shortly.

As is normal, Drachselsried celebrated the New Year with fireworks

As the local church bells strike midnight, the fireworks started. It is traditional in most of Europe, especially in Germany. Bavaria always does a good job. It's great being part of the village life and seeing in the New Year with friends.

I will be creating a short video for YouTube, details here shortly.

Pete

The new village park has been completed

The diggers and workers have left, now the new park in Drachselsried needs time to settle down. Water is now flowing into the two small lakes and grass seed has be spread, now it is just a matter of time. I guess in the autumn trees will be planted and some seats installed.

Not bad at all for visitors and locals.

Pete

Drachselsried Village Fish Festival

This is the first time the Drachselsried and Arnbruck fishing club has organised a fish festival in Drachselsried. The weather was kind until later in the evening when there was a thunder storm. One of two  Drachselsried breweries provide the beer.


The highlight for many visitors was the "Steckerlfisch" which means a fish cooked on a stick over a charcoal fire. My mackerel tasted wonderful, the beer was great.

You can also visit the English version of my Drachselsried website 

Drachsi

Fine weather for the second round of best village visitors

Thursday July 7th, new members of the committee visited Drachselsried. The weather was fine, and the visitors spent two hours on a guided tour, followed by speeches and light refreshments. A lot has already changed since the first visit. The Falter Brewery is undergoing a major refurbishment with a new roof and much more. The Drachselsried Park is being developed and will be of benefit to villagers and visitors when completed.

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.

Drachselsried Badeweiher Update 1

The construction of the Drachselsried Badeweiher is continuing. Here are my current pictures, to see the first pictures taken, please look in the April archive.

The first childrens' and family day in Drachselsried

Saturday June 13th, is the first time in Drachselried this special day has been held for children and the family. There will be a "Flea Market" just for children and the local Fire Service will make a presentation.

New Drachselsried video

I have just uploaded a video for the "Zellertaler Weinfreunde" in Deutsch at http://weinfreunde-zellertal.blogspot.com/