Andergasser Fest in Weindorf Hambach
54th edition of the traditional Hambach Wine Festival with Maypole raising, vintage car show, and spring market
About Andergasser Fest Hambach
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The 54th Andergasser Fest will take place in 2026 from Thursday, April 30th to Sunday, May 3rd, in the wine village of Hambach. It is one of the most traditional and best-attended spring wine festivals in the Pfalz region, cleverly bridging May 1st and the first May weekend.
The venue is the Andergasse and the adjacent winegrower courtyards in Hambach, the famous wine village below Hambach Castle. The Andergasse itself will be transformed into a continuously decorated festival mile during the event, where several Hambach wineries open their courtyards and serve a wide selection of Palatinate wines.
The festival begins on Thursday, April 30th at 6 PM with the pre-opening, a relaxed opening on a smaller scale. The actual main opening is on May 1st with the traditional Maibaumstellen (Maypole raising): the Kolpingskapelle band will play from 10:45 AM, and the Maypole will be erected in the traditional manner. Simultaneously, the spring market with regional vendors opens at 11 AM.
Saturday, May 2nd is the big evening of the festival with live music and DJs at several spots along the Andergasse — the festival mile remains open until 1 AM. The event concludes on Sunday, May 3rd with the traditional vintage car exhibition: over 35 meticulously maintained classic cars will be presented, and the spring market will once again enliven the festival mile.
On all festival days, the Hambach winegrowers serve their wines directly from their courtyards: Riesling, Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder, and robust Rosé wines from the vineyards around Hambach Castle. Palatinate specialties such as Saumagen, Bratwurst, Flammkuchen, and Quetschekuche accompany the wines. The location at the foot of Hambach Castle, the symbol of German democratic history, gives the festival a special atmosphere.
Andergasser Fest Hambach — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Andergasser Fest comprises four full festival days from April 30th to May 3rd. The complete program is already outlined and will be further detailed by the organizing committee in the spring.
The structure follows the proven concept of previous years: Thursday evening pre-opening on a smaller scale, May Day with the traditional Maypole raising in the morning followed by festival activities, Saturday as the big evening with live music and DJs, and Sunday as family day with the vintage car show.
Programme Andergasser Fest Hambach 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6:00 PM–1:00 AM
Pre-Opening. Opening of the courtyards, first glasses of wine, relaxed festival start with the local community.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
10:45 AM: Start of Maypole raising with Kolpingskapelle. Followed by the traditional erection of the Maypole. From 11 AM, Spring Market along the Andergasse with regional vendors. Festival bar service all day.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
Daytime festival activities. In the evening, live music and DJ program at several spots along the Andergasse — the big festival evening.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 11:00 AM–12:00 AM
Vintage car exhibition with over 35 vehicles. Spring Market open again. Family-friendly festival conclusion in the late evening.
Note
Complete program and live acts on andergasse.de and neustadt.eu shortly before the festival begins.
Highlights Andergasser Fest Hambach 2026
- Maypole raising on May 1st with Kolpingskapelle
- Spring Market Friday and Sunday
- Live music and DJ program Saturday evening
- Vintage car exhibition Sunday with 35+ vehicles
- Wine tasting in the Hambach winegrower courtyards
Prices Andergasser Fest Hambach 2026
Practical information — Andergasser Fest Hambach
Date
Thursday, April 30th to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026.
Opening Hours
Thursday 6:00 PM–1:00 AM (Pre-Opening). Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM–1:00 AM. Sunday 11:00 AM–12:00 AM.
Location
Andergasse 68 and adjacent courtyards, Hambach district, 67434 Neustadt an der Weinstraße.
Admission
Free admission. Wines, food, and souvenirs directly at the stalls.
Getting There
Bus from Neustadt Hbf to Hambach, line increased during the festival. Limited parking in the district, public transport or walking via the Weinstraße from Neustadt recommended.
Highlights 2026
Thursday: Pre-Opening. Friday, May 1st: Maypole raising with Kolpingskapelle from 10:45 AM, Spring Market from 11 AM. Saturday: Live music and DJ program. Sunday: Vintage car exhibition with 35+ vehicles.
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