Deidesheimer Weinkerwe

Deidesheim — Capital of the Mittelhaardt

Few Palatinate towns combine world-class wines, medieval substance, and relaxed Palatinate conviviality as impressively as Deidesheim. When the Weinkerwe starts in August, all these elements come together: The town between the Palatinate Forest and the Rhine plain becomes the largest Palatinate wine stage — and that over two weekends.

The Woigass — Festival Mile with Tradition

The heart of the festival is Bahnhofstraße, which is closed for the duration of the Kerwe and becomes the Woigass. Here, the wine stands of the Deidesheim vintners line up, interspersed with small stages, snack stands, and family attractions. Those who turn off the Woigass into the small alleys will find open courtyards of the wineries, which in turn offer special events — from themed tastings to concerts.

Enthronement and Heimatabend

Two fixed program points frame the Kerwe: On the opening Friday, the new Deidesheim Wine Princess is enthroned — a ritual that symbolizes the connection between wine culture, tradition, and the social representation of the Palatinate. On the last Tuesday, the Heimatabend takes place in the historic courtyard of Weingut von Winning: an atmospheric event with Palatinate dialect, music, and appreciation of the Kerwe tradition.

Amusement Rides, Music, and Kerwe Atmosphere

The Kerwe also includes classic folk festival elements: amusement rides for children and adults, shooting galleries, candy stalls, and a diverse music program with cover bands, dialect artists, acoustic sets, and DJs. Palatinate cuisine is omnipresent — Saumagen, Bratwurst, Leberknödel, Flammkuchen, Pfälzer Wurstsalat — and of course the Schorle as the Palatinate's favorite drink.