Annweiler Bachstelzkerwe (Queichhambach)

Wagtail as the namesake

Since 1995, the Kerwe in Queichhambach has officially been called Bachstelzkerwe. The wagtail – a small songbird particularly native to riverbanks – has become a symbol of the village on the Queich. The name change was part of the identity development of the Annweiler district and gave the traditional village Kerwe a distinctive profile.

Palatinate Kerwe Tradition

The Bachstelzkerwe follows the classic Palatinate Kerwe choreography: keg tapping on Friday, dance evening on Saturday, morning pint with brass music on Sunday. A festival tent, drinks stands, a stage, and food stalls characterize the festival grounds. Palatinate specialties – Saumagen, Bratwurst, Leberknödel, Flammkuchen – complement the gastronomic offerings. Draft beer and wine from Annweiler and Gräfenhausen vintners are served at the stands.

Live Music and Sociability

In the evenings, live bands, DJs, and Palatinate dialect music create the atmosphere. The Kerwe is a meeting point for the residents of Queichhambach and visitors from the Annweiler area. The familiar atmosphere of the small district shapes the festival – a typical Palatinate village festival without tourist pressure, with concentrated charm.

Queichhambach in the Annweiler Basin

Queichhambach is located at the eastern entrance of the Annweiler basin, at the transition from the Südliche Weinstraße to the Wasgau. Its location on the Queich, the view of the Trifels-Anebos-Scharfenberg castle chain, and its proximity to Annweiler's town center make the district a quiet location on the edge of the Palatinate Forest Nature Park.