Kaiserstühler Kirschenfest Königschaffhausen
Over 60 years of cherry tradition — Cherry Queen, festival parade and marquee on the Kaiserstuhl
About Kaiserstühler Kirschenfest
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Over 60 years of cherry tradition
Königschaffhausen is one of the most important cherry-growing regions in southern Baden: over 60 hectares of cherry trees surround the district of Endingen am Kaiserstuhl, which has just under 1,600 inhabitants. The community has been celebrating this tradition with the Kaiserstühler Kirschenfest since the 1960s — at the end of May, when the cherries ripen and spring transitions into summer. The festival is one of the largest and most traditional cherry festivals in Germany.
Cherry Queen and Princesses
A special feature of the festival is the annual election of the Cherry Queen and two princesses. For 2026, these are Cherry Queen Jule Klemmer and her princesses Lara Schillinger and Sarah Hirzler — representatives who will represent the festival and the cherry-growing region throughout the year (fairs, tastings, visits to partner communities). The Queen and her princesses are the focus of the festival parade on Sunday.
Festival Parade on Sunday — 100th Anniversary of the Music Association
The festival parade on Sunday afternoon is the highlight of the weekend: music associations, traditional costume groups, floats with cherry motifs, and the Royal Guard march through the village. In 2026, the parade has a special touch: the Königschaffhausen Music Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The anniversary will be celebrated with a large contingent of neighboring music associations — the parade accompaniment will be more lavish than in normal years.
Marquee, Program, Kaiserstuhl Specialties
Live music plays in the marquee on all four days: local bands, cover bands, and traditional folk music on Sunday evening. Accompanied by Kaiserstuhl specialties — Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder, Müller-Thurgau, Kaiserstühler Sekt, cherry Sekt, farmer's dishes, cherry cake, cherry tiramisu, brandied cherries. The family program includes children's rides, bouncy castles, and hands-on activities all about cherries.
Kaiserstühler Kirschenfest — edition 2026
Four days of festivities May 22–25, 2026
The last weekend of May 2026 transforms Königschaffhausen into a festival mile: a marquee with live music on all four evenings, stands around the marquee, a family area, and the festival parade on Sunday.
The special event in 2026: The Königschaffhausen Music Association celebrates its 100th anniversary. Friendly music associations from the Kaiserstuhl and all over southern Baden are expected for the parade; the musical program will be more extensive than in normal years.
Programme Kaiserstühler Kirschenfest 2026
Program May 22–25, 2026
- Friday, May 22 — Opening with the crowning of Cherry Queen Jule Klemmer and her princesses, marquee evening with live music
- Saturday, May 23 — Marquee day, main evening with live band, Kaiserstuhl wine, and specialties
- Sunday, May 24 — Family Day, in the afternoon the grand festival parade with the 100th-anniversary contingent of the Königschaffhausen Music Association, stage program in the evening
- Monday, May 25 — Frühschoppen (morning pint), winding down in the late afternoon
Marquee Offerings
- Kaiserstuhl Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder, Müller-Thurgau
- Kaiserstühler Sekt, cherry Sekt
- Farmer's dishes, cherry cake, cherry tiramisu
- Brandied cherries, fruit brandies
- Hohenlohe beer
Family Area
- Bouncy castles, children's carousels
- Hands-on stations all about cherries
- Toy stalls
Highlights Kaiserstühler Kirschenfest 2026
- Over 60 years of cherry tradition
- Cherry Queen Jule Klemmer + 2 princesses
- Sunday festival parade with 100th anniversary of the Music Association
- Kaiserstuhl wine and cherry specialties
- Free admission
Prices Kaiserstühler Kirschenfest 2026
Admission to the festival grounds is completely free. Festival parade is free. Wine 0.1 l approx. €3, beer 0.5 l approx. €4, specialties €3–€10, reduced family admission for rides.
Practical information — Kaiserstühler Kirschenfest
Getting There
Take the Breisach-Bahn from Freiburg to Endingen, then a local bus to Königschaffhausen. By car via the A 5 (Riegel or Bad Krozingen exit) and the L 113. Parking on the outskirts of town with a shuttle service.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. The festival parade on Sunday can be attended free of charge. Food and drinks at the stands are subject to charge (wine 0.1 l approx. €3, beer 0.5 l approx. €4, cherry specialties €3–€10).
Families
Completely family-friendly. Children's program, bouncy castles, family prices for rides.
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Where it takes place Kaiserstühler Kirschenfest
Königschaffhausen — Festzelt und Ortsmitte
Königschaffhausen Ortsmitte, 79346 Endingen am Kaiserstuhl