Hechtsheimer Kerb and Winzertage
Traditional Kirchweih in Mainz-Hechtsheim with open courtyards of Mainz vintners
About Hechtsheimer Kerb
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The Mainz district of Hechtsheim, with over 16,000 inhabitants, is one of the largest districts of Mainz and at the same time one of the most active in viticulture. The Kerb – the Rhenish-Hessian term for Kirchweih – is one of the oldest festival traditions in the region: originally the patron saint's festival of the local church, today it is a three-dimensional district festival with ecclesiastical, community-related, and commercial components.
The Hechtsheimer Kerb is enhanced by a special feature: the Winzertage (Vintners' Days). The Mainz vintners from Hechtsheim open their courtyards during the Kerb days and invite visitors for wine tasting in their own premises. This fusion of Kerb and wine event is a creative response to the viticultural character of the district and creates a unique festival concept.
The courtyards present their wines from the Hechtsheim vineyards, especially from the top vineyard site Kirchenstück. Riesling, Spätburgunder, Silvaner, and Weißburgunder are the main varieties, complemented by Müller-Thurgau, Grauer Burgunder, and select cuvées. The wine tasting is accompanied by classic Rhenish-Hessian dishes – Spundekäs, Flammkuchen, Handkäs, sausage platters, and vegetarian options.
Parallel to the courtyards, the classic Kerb festival grounds operate with beer stands, shooting galleries, carousels, and small amusement rides – what constitutes a traditional Kirchweih in the Rhenish-Hessian imagination. The district's community life is broadly involved: carnival societies, sports clubs, the fire brigade band, schools, and church groups participate with stalls, performances, and programs.
The Hechtsheimer Kerb and Winzertage are aimed at an audience from the district itself, as well as residents from neighboring districts and wine tourists seeking an authentic impression of Mainz's wine-growing hinterland.
Hechtsheimer Kerb — edition 2026
The 2026 program will be published by the Mainz vintners and the district committee in late summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years: Friday evening Kerb opening with beer tapping and the first stage concert on the festival grounds, with the first courtyards opening in parallel; Saturday and Sunday full-day festival operation with courtyard tastings and the Kerb festival grounds, on Sunday morning traditional Kerb "Frühschoppen" (morning pint) and accompanying church program; Monday winding down with a relaxed festival atmosphere.
Programme Hechtsheimer Kerb 2026
Program Structure 2026
Friday, September 4
- Kerb opening at the festival grounds with beer tapping
- First courtyards open their gates
- Evening stage program
Saturday, September 5
- Full-day festival operation
- Full operation of the courtyards with wine tasting
- Kerb festival grounds with amusement rides and community stalls
- Evening stage concerts
Sunday, September 6
- Morning – traditional Kerb "Frühschoppen"
- Accompanying church program
- Afternoon – family program
- Evening – wine tasting in the courtyards
Monday, September 7
- Relaxed end of the day
- Closing in the evening
Highlights Hechtsheimer Kerb 2026
- Traditional Kerb in Mainz-Hechtsheim
- Courtyard openings by Mainz vintners from Hechtsheim
- Top vineyard site Kirchenstück in focus
- Classic Kerb festival grounds with community stalls
- Four days of festival program
Prices Hechtsheimer Kerb 2026
Practical information — Hechtsheimer Kerb
Location and Travel
Hechtsheim district center and courtyards in the district, 55129 Mainz. Take a Mainz bus to the Hechtsheim district. Travel by car is possible, but parking capacity in the district is limited – public transport is recommended.
Date 2026
Friday, September 4 to Monday, September 7, 2026.
Admission
Free admission. Payment at the courtyards and at the Kerb stands on site. Festival glass available for a deposit.
Notes
Both festival areas – the Kerb festival grounds and the courtyards – are within walking distance of each other. An overview map of the participating courtyards is available at diemainzerwinzer.de.
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