Name: Homburg Wine Festival at Homburg Castle Ruins 2026
Start: 2026-07-24T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-02T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Burgruine Homburg

Homburg Wine Festival

About Homburg Wine Festival

High above the wine village of Gössenheim, in the historic courtyard and garden of the Homburg castle ruins, the Homburg Wine Festival invites you to "Franconia's most beautiful wine tavern": Franconian top wines from the steep slopes of Homburger Kallmuth and Homburger Edelfrau, regional cuisine from the festival kitchen, and live music from established bands in one of the most spectacular settings in Mainfranken. The castle wine festival, supported by FC Gössenheim, attracts thousands of visitors over two weekends – opened by the Wine Princess and concluded with a fireworks display over the Kallmuth.

Dates 24 Jul — 02 Aug 2026

Venue Gössenheim (09677)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Homburg Wine Festival — edition 2026

The Homburg Wine Festival 2026 takes place over two weekends: July 24–26 and July 30–August 2. In the historic courtyard and garden of Homburg Castle Ruins above Gössenheim, Franconian wines from the Kallmuth and Edelfrau vineyards are served, along with regional cuisine from the festival kitchen and live music. It opens with the Wine Princess and concludes with fireworks over the Kallmuth.

The Homburg Wine Festival 2026 runs over two weekends: from July 24 to 26 and from July 30 to August 2. The venue is the historic courtyard and garden of Homburg Castle Ruins above the wine village of Gössenheim, organized by FC Gössenheim. Wines from the top vineyards Homburger Kallmuth and Homburger Edelfrau are served, along with regional dishes from the festival kitchen and live music from established bands. The festival opens with the Wine Princess and ends with fireworks over the Kallmuth.

Highlights Homburg Wine Festival 2026

Wine service from the steep slopes of Homburger Kallmuth and Edelfrau, historic castle courtyard of Homburg Castle Ruins as a backdrop, opening with the Wine Princess, live music, fireworks over the Kallmuth to conclude.

Programme Homburg Wine Festival 2026

Weekend 1 — July 24 to 26, 2026

Opening of the wine festival with the Wine Princess
Serving of Franconian wines from the Homburger Kallmuth and Homburger Edelfrau vineyards
Regional cuisine from the festival kitchen
Live music from established bands in the castle courtyard

Weekend 2 — July 30 to August 2, 2026

Continuation of wine service in the historic courtyard and garden
Live music and convivial festival atmosphere
Conclusion with fireworks over the Kallmuth

The specific bands and times for 2026 will be announced by FC Gössenheim via homburger-weinfest.de. No artists other than the stated fixed program points will be invented.

Prices Homburg Wine Festival 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is free; wine and food are sold on-site. Table reservations via [email protected].

Practical information

Practical information — Homburg Wine Festival

Getting There

Gössenheim is located in the Main-Spessart district, accessible via the A7 motorway (exit Hammelburg/Gemünden) and the B26 federal road. Homburg Castle Ruins are located above the village; the ascent to the castle is on foot – sturdy footwear recommended.

Admission & Reservations

Reservations via [email protected], general inquiries via [email protected]. Wine and food are consumed on-site.

Tip

The fireworks display over the Kallmuth at the end of the festival is the visual highlight – a spot with a view of the Main valley is worthwhile.

Wine Festival at the Castle Ruins

The Homburg Wine Festival – traditionally also called Gössenheim Castle Wine Festival – is a Franconian wine festival held in the historic courtyard and garden of the Homburg Castle Ruins above Gössenheim. Gössenheim is located in the Main-Spessart district in Lower Franconia, within the administrative community of Gemünden am Main. The festival is organized by FC Gössenheim; the 16th edition already took place in 2013, attesting to its long tradition.

Franconia's Most Beautiful Wine Tavern

The organizers promote the festival as "Franconia's most beautiful wine tavern" – and the setting proves them right: historic walls, the view over the old wine village, and the steep slopes of the Main valley. Wines from the renowned vineyards of Homburger Kallmuth and Homburger Edelfrau are served, along with regional dishes from the festival kitchen.

Music and Traditions

Live music from established bands accompanies the festival days. The wine festival is opened with the presentation or crowning of the Wine Princess, and it concludes with a fireworks display over the Kallmuth – both are fixed program points that draw thousands of visitors to the castle courtyard.

A Setting with History

Homburg Castle is one of the largest castle complexes in Lower Franconia and sits visibly enthroned above the Main valley. In this environment, the festival combines Franconian wine culture, club life, and history into an atmospheric summer experience – an event firmly anchored in the Lower Franconian wine festival calendar.