Arzheim Wine Festival

Town Village Arzheim

Arzheim is one of the eight Landau town villages, which are integrated into the municipal area as independent wine-growing communities on the outskirts of Landau. With its location at the transition to the Southern Wine Route, viticulture has shaped the village landscape for centuries. The Bischöfliche Amtskellerei – seat of the former administrators of the bishopric-Speyer vineyards – is the architectural center of the festival.

Start of the Wine Festival Season

With the Arzheimer Weinkerwe at the end of June, the series of town village wine festivals begins, continuing until September: Mörzheim, Nußdorf, Godramstein, Dammheim, Wollmesheim, Queichheim, and Mörlheim follow. Each Kerwe has its own tradition, its own festival grounds, and its own dramaturgy.

Opening with Wine Princess and Procession

On Friday evening at 6 p.m., Wine Princess Emma I. will open the Kerwe together with local mayor Michael Richter. The music club „Kleine Kalmit“ will parade through the village in festive attire, accompanying the opening with music. Afterwards, the wine service by the local vintners begins.

Four Days of Festival

Throughout the weekend, the program continues with wine service, regional specialties – Saumagen, Spießbraten, Flammkuchen, Bratwurst – and changing musical performances by local groups. Sunday traditionally features the ecumenical festival service and a cozy Frühschoppen, while Monday offers a relaxed conclusion in the courtyard.

Courtyard of the Bischöfliche Amtskellerei

The historic courtyard of the Bischöfliche Amtskellerei with its sandstone walls forms a special setting for the festival. The combination of baroque architecture, vineyard views, and village atmosphere makes the Arzheimer Weinkerwe one of the most atmospheric Kerwen in the Landau town village circuit.