Name: Donnersdorfer Gadenweinfest 2026
Start: 2026-07-18T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-20T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Pfarrgarten Donnersdorf

Gadenweinfest

About Gadenweinfest

The Donnersdorfer Gadenweinfest is a cosy wine festival held in the idyllic rectory garden of the wine-growing community of Donnersdorf at the foot of the Steigerwald in the Lower Franconian district of Schweinfurt. Over a weekend in July, the association Heimat & Wein e.V. serves fine Donnersdorf wines, accompanied by Franconian specialities, freshly grilled Steckerlfisch (fish on a stick), homemade cakes and pastries. A sparkling wine bar and a dance floor create a lively atmosphere on all days, while brass bands and music groups provide a varied programme. The festival is a convivial meeting point in the Steigerwald wine panorama and a flagship of Franconian wine culture.

Dates 18 Jul — 20 Jul 2026

Venue Donnersdorf (09678)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Gadenweinfest — edition 2026

The Donnersdorfer Gadenweinfest 2026 will take place from Saturday, July 18, to Monday, July 20, in the Donnersdorf rectory garden. Fine Donnersdorf wines, Franconian specialities, a sparkling wine bar, a dance floor, and brass music – with the traditional Donnersdorfer Schlachtschüssel on Monday to round things off.

The Donnersdorfer Gadenweinfest 2026 will be celebrated from July 18 to 20, 2026, in the idyllic rectory garden. Fine Donnersdorf wines, fresh beer, Franconian specialities, grilled Steckerlfisch, and homemade cakes and pastries will be offered. The sparkling wine bar and dance floor will be open on all days. On Saturday from 6 p.m., the group "Mittendrin – Musik zum Anfassen" will entertain with international hits from the 1950s and current songs. On Sunday, the Oberschwappach brass band will play from 2 p.m., followed by the Donnersdorf brass band from 7 p.m. The traditional "Donnersdorfer Schlachtschüssel" from the pot, accompanied musically by "Schorsch vom Steigerwald", will conclude the festival from 5:30 p.m. on Monday.

Highlights Gadenweinfest 2026

Fine Donnersdorf wines in the romantic rectory garden
Sparkling wine bar and dance floor on all days
Brass music and live entertainment
Grilled Steckerlfisch and homemade cakes
Traditional Donnersdorfer Schlachtschüssel to conclude

Programme Gadenweinfest 2026

Saturday, July 18, 2026

From 6:00 PM: "Mittendrin – Musik zum Anfassen" (Hits from the 1950s to present)

Sunday, July 19, 2026

From 2:00 PM: Oberschwappach Brass Band
From 7:00 PM: Donnersdorf Brass Band

Monday, July 20, 2026

From 5:30 PM: Traditional "Donnersdorfer Schlachtschüssel" from the pot
Musical entertainment with "Schorsch vom Steigerwald"

Prices Gadenweinfest 2026

Admission is free. Wines, food, and drinks are sold on site at prices typical for the association.

Practical information

Practical information — Gadenweinfest

Getting There

Donnersdorf is located in the district of Schweinfurt at the foot of the Steigerwald, accessible via the A70 (Schweinfurt area) and regional roads. Parking is available on the outskirts of the town.

Admission

Admission to the rectory garden is free; food, wines, and drinks are sold on site.

Tip

The rectory garden offers a pleasant, shady setting – ideal for balmy summer evenings. On Monday evening, the Franconian "Schlachtschüssel" from the pot is a must-try.

Wine Culture in the Romantic Rectory Garden

The Donnersdorfer Gadenweinfest is one of the most popular wine festivals in the wine-growing community of Donnersdorf in the Lower Franconian district of Schweinfurt, Bavaria. Organised by the association Heimat & Wein e.V., the cosy festival takes place in the idyllic rectory garden in the town centre – a romantic setting at the foot of the Steigerwald.

Fine Wines and Franconian Specialities

The focus is on the fine Donnersdorf wines, complemented by fresh beer, Franconian specialities, popular grilled Steckerlfisch, as well as bread and homemade cakes and pastries. A sparkling wine bar and a dance floor are open on all festival days and invite you to linger.

Music and Sociability

Various groups and brass bands provide musical entertainment throughout the weekend – from international hits and current songs to traditional brass music. The traditional Franconian "Donnersdorfer Schlachtschüssel" (a hearty pork dish), freshly served from the pot, provides the traditional finale.

Franconian Wine Culture in the Steigerwald

Organiser: Heimat & Wein e.V. Donnersdorf
Location: Pfarrgarten Donnersdorf, District Schweinfurt, Lower Franconia
Region: Weinpanorama Steigerwald
Character: Three-day wine festival with music, dancing, and Franconian cuisine

The Gadenweinfest is a prime example of the vibrant wine culture of the Franconian Steigerwald and is a convivial meeting place for locals and guests.