Iggelheimer Kerwe
Edition 2026 Heritage Folk traditions Folklore

Iggelheimer Kerwe

Traditional September Kerwe in the Iggelheim district of Böhl-Iggelheim municipality

Böhl-Iggelheim — Landkreis Bad Dürkheim (07332)
Dates 18 Sep — 20 Sep 2026
Venue Böhl-Iggelheim (07332)
Prices Free
Status

About Iggelheimer Kerwe

The Iggelheimer Kerwe, alongside the Böhler Kerwe in August, is the second major festival highlight of the twin municipality of Böhl-Iggelheim. It traditionally takes place on the third weekend of September in the Iggelheim district and is part of the series of Palatinate September Kerwen. For several days, the center of Iggelheim transforms into a festival mile with a festival tent, amusement rides, stalls, and a stage program. Local clubs jointly organize the festival and provide catering with Palatinate specialties. The Iggelheimer Kerwe is a meeting point for the village community and an attraction for guests from the Vorderpfalz region and neighboring Speyer.

One of the Palatinate September Kerwen

In the Palatinate festival calendar, September traditionally marks the main Kerwe season. Numerous villages between the Weinstraße and the Rhine celebrate their Kerwen during these weeks, usually involving a festival parade, a festival tent, and a Frühschoppen (morning pint). The Iggelheimer Kerwe is one of these September Kerwen and has long been firmly established in the region's event calendar.

Festival Mile in the Village Center

During the Kerwe, the center of Iggelheim transforms into a continuous festival mile. Stalls, amusement rides, and the central festival tent occupy the main thoroughfares. The showmen set up their attractions for the duration of the festival, ranging from children's carousels and shooting galleries to candy stalls.

Palatinate Specialties and Club Life

The local clubs handle the culinary catering: the sports club, fire department, music club, and other groups are represented with stalls. On the tables, you'll find bratwurst, Saumagen (a regional specialty), Flammkuchen, Palatinate wine, and beer. The proceeds support the volunteer work of the clubs in the community.

Meeting Point for the Village Community

Beyond the culinary and entertainment offerings, the Iggelheimer Kerwe is an occasion for the village community to come together. Former residents of Iggelheim return for the festival, club members meet each other, and neighborly relations are maintained. This social element shapes the festival's atmosphere just as much as the program.

Iggelheimer Kerwe — edition 2026

The Iggelheimer Kerwe 2026 is scheduled for the third weekend of September, likely from September 18 to 20. The festival mile in the center of Iggelheim will be organized by local clubs, with bands and acoustic groups providing musical accompaniment in the festival tent. Catering with Palatinate specialties on all festival days.

The Iggelheimer Kerwe 2026 joins the ranks of the Palatinate September Kerwen. The festival operations follow the established structure with an opening evening, the main festival day on Sunday, and Kerwemontag (Kerwe Monday). The exact program will be published by the Iggelheim local community in late summer.

Programme Iggelheimer Kerwe 2026

Friday, September 18, 2026

  • Opening evening of the Iggelheimer Kerwe
  • First festival operations in the tent with catering by the clubs
  • Live music in the evening

Saturday, September 19, 2026

  • All-day Kerwe operations
  • Amusement rides and stalls in the village center
  • Stage program in the evening in the tent

Sunday, September 20, 2026

  • Musical Frühschoppen (morning pint)
  • Family afternoon with program for children
  • Festival sounds in the evening

The exact program for 2026 will be published by the Iggelheim local community in late summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years.

Highlights Iggelheimer Kerwe 2026

  • Traditional September Kerwe in the Iggelheim district
  • Festival mile in the village center with festival tent and amusement rides
  • Palatinate specialties from local clubs
  • Musical stage program on all festival days

Prices Iggelheimer Kerwe 2026

Free admission. Prices for food, drinks, and amusement rides are paid directly on-site.

Practical information — Iggelheimer Kerwe

Location

Village center of Iggelheim in the district of the same name within the municipality of Böhl-Iggelheim, 67459 Böhl-Iggelheim.

Admission

Free admission. Payment for food, drinks, and amusement rides is made directly on-site.

Getting There

By car via the B9 or the A65 (Schifferstadt exit) to Böhl-Iggelheim. Parking in designated areas on the outskirts of the village. Accessible by public transport via Böhl-Iggelheim train station.

Notes

During the Kerwe days, there may be traffic disruptions in the village center. Please follow the signage.

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