Alsenz Wine Festival in the Sandstone Park

Alsenz and the Sandstone Park

Alsenz is a small municipality in the Donnersbergkreis district and the site of an extraordinary leisure destination: the German Sandstone Park. The facility honors the tradition of sandstone processing in the region and offers an attractive backdrop for events with sculptures, information, and a spacious outdoor area. The wine festival makes the unique location its festive setting.

Palatinate Wine and Regional Vintners

The Palatinate is one of Germany's largest and most diverse wine-growing regions. Even in the North Palatinate, which is not among the classic main growing areas, there are vintners who produce high-quality wines with Riesling, Burgundian varieties, Silvaner, and other grape types. The Alsenz Wine Festival provides a stage for these vintners and allows visitors to discover the diversity of Palatinate wine culture.

The Duck Race as a Tradition

The duck race is a charming festival tradition that is maintained at many German Volksfests (traditional folk festivals): Plastic ducks – numbered and marked – are placed in a stream and drift with the current. The first ducks to reach the finish line win prizes for their "owners," who have previously bought lottery tickets. The race is family-friendly, entertaining, and an important contribution to festival financing.

Family Program and Community

The wine festival is designed as a family event. The children's program includes play and craft stations, the church service opens Sunday with a spiritual note, the live music creates a lively atmosphere, and the duck race is a communal highlight. Generations meet, acquaintances encounter each other, and the village community maintains its traditions.