Edekowwener Woifeschd – Great Wine Festival of the Southern Wine Route Edenkoben
79th edition of the great wine festival of the Southern Wine Route in the heart of Edenkoben – vintners, live music, parade, and Palatinate specialties over four days
About Edekowwener Woifeschd 2026
The Edekowwener Woifeschd – officially also known as the Great Wine Festival of the Southern Wine Route – has been held for decades on the fourth weekend of September in Edenkoben. The event brings together vintners, guests, and clubs in the historic town center for four days and serves as a joint flagship for the entire wine-growing region between Neustadt and the French border.
The venue is not a single festival ground, but the entire center: the Weinstraße between the town entrances, Ludwigsplatz with its distinctive fountain, and Kirchbergplatz in front of the Catholic parish church. Here, wine cooperatives and individual wineries set up their stalls, offering the vintages of the Southern Wine Route – from fresh Riesling and Pinot Blanc to robust Pinot Noir.
Four Days of Program
The opening takes place on Friday evening with the official inauguration and the first tapping of the keg. On Saturday and Sunday, the crowds reach their peak: live music on several stages, Schlager evenings, cover bands, and acoustic concerts create a lively atmosphere late into the night. The traditional highlight is the grand parade on Sunday afternoon with floats from clubs, traditional costume groups, music bands, and the reigning wine queens of the region. On Monday, the festival concludes in a more relaxed atmosphere with pleasant get-togethers.
Gastronomy and Palatinate Specialties
The culinary offerings are all about the Palatinate: Saumagen (pig's stomach stuffed with pork, liver, and bread), Leberknödel mit Sauerkraut (liver dumplings with sauerkraut), Pfälzer Bratwurst (Palatinate sausage), Flammkuchen (a type of flatbread), freshly pressed Federweißer (young wine), and of course, the classic Dampfnudeln mit Weinsoße (sweet steamed buns with wine sauce). In addition, there are specialties from Edenkoben's bakers and butchers, as well as a growing selection of vegetarian and sweet delicacies.
Edenkoben as Wine Capital
With around 7,000 inhabitants, Edenkoben is one of the most important wine towns in the Palatinate and the administrative seat of the Edenkoben collective municipality. The town is located at the foot of the Palatinate Forest, framed by Villa Ludwigshöhe, the Rietburg massif, and extensive vineyards. The Woifeschd consciously utilizes this backdrop, making the town a meeting point for wine lovers from the entire region, neighboring Alsace, and far beyond on this weekend.
Edekowwener Woifeschd 2026 — edition 2026
The 79th edition of the Edekowwener Woifeschd follows the proven schedule of previous years: opening on Friday evening with tapping of the keg, full operation on Saturday and Sunday on all squares, and a relaxed conclusion on Monday. The exact program for 2026 will be gradually published by the city of Edenkoben and the participating vintners in spring and summer.
The structure follows the established cornerstones of previous years: wine service at the stalls of the vintners of the Southern Wine Route, Palatinate gastronomy from clubs and restaurateurs, several music stages with cover bands, Schlager, and acoustic programs, as well as the grand parade on Sunday afternoon with floats from Edenkoben clubs, traditional costume groups, and wine queens.
Programme Edekowwener Woifeschd 2026 2026
Provisional Schedule 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the summer. The structure follows the established cornerstones of previous years:
- Friday, 25.09.2026: Official opening in the early evening, tapping of the keg, first concerts on the main stages, start of wine service.
- Saturday, 26.09.2026: All-day operation on all squares, live music in the afternoon and evening, party music and cover bands in the evening hours.
- Sunday, 27.09.2026: Morning pint, ecumenical service, grand parade in the afternoon with floats from clubs, traditional and music groups, wine queens of the region.
- Monday, 28.09.2026: Relaxed conclusion with regional music and wine service in a quieter atmosphere.
Current detailed information will be published on the Southern Wine Route website and the city's event page.
Highlights Edekowwener Woifeschd 2026 2026
- 79th edition of one of the largest wine festivals of the Southern Wine Route
- Four festival days from Friday to Monday in the historic town center
- Vintners from the entire region with their current vintages
- Grand parade with floats, traditional costumes, and wine queens on Sunday
- Palatinate specialties and live music on several stages
Prices Edekowwener Woifeschd 2026 2026
Practical information — Edekowwener Woifeschd 2026
Date 2026: Friday, September 25 to Monday, September 28, 2026 (4th weekend of September, 79th edition).
Venue: Edenkoben town center around Weinstraße, Ludwigsplatz, and Kirchbergplatz.
Admission: Free entry to the festival grounds. Wine, food, and drinks at the stalls of the vintners and clubs.
Parade: Grand parade on Sunday afternoon.
Getting there: Edenkoben train station on the Neustadt – Wissembourg line, just a few minutes' walk to the center. Special trains and increased frequency on the festival weekend. Parking outside the closed town center; travel by train is expressly recommended.
Organizer: City of Edenkoben together with the vintners of the Southern Wine Route.
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