Donnersdorfer Gadenweinfest
Cosy wine festival in the romantic rectory garden
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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.
Gadenweinfest — edition 2026
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.
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"
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
Prices Gadenweinfest 2026
Admission is free. Wines, food, and drinks are sold on site at prices typical for the association.
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.
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Where it takes place Gadenweinfest
Pfarrgarten Donnersdorf