Kapellen-Drusweiler Keschdebuschfest
Summer wine festival with open-air church service and live music by Flo Schulz & Friendz in the Bergzabern region
About Keschdebuschfest
The Keschdebuschfest in Kapellen-Drusweiler is a local summer classic, celebrated on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in this twin village in Southern Palatinate. The day begins at 11 a.m. with an open-air church service, after which the local community serves wines from local vintners, Palatinate specialties, and live music by the band Flo Schulz & Friendz.
The name refers to the typical Palatinate sweet chestnuts ("Keschde") and the chestnut groves ("Bischel" or "Busch") that characterize the Bergzabern region. The day before, June 3, 2026, the "Meet Your Vintners" event will kick things off in the courtyards. Kapellen-Drusweiler is located in the heart of the Southern Wine Route between Bad Bergzabern and Klingenmünster, nestled among vineyards, almond trees, and chestnut forests.
Open-Air Church Service as Kick-off
The Keschdebuschfest begins at 11 a.m. with an ecumenical open-air church service. Pastors and volunteers from the Kapellen-Drusweiler church communities will lead the service with church music, texts, and a sermon on a summer theme. The atmosphere is familial and relaxed – many visitors come for the service and stay all day.
Wine and Palatinate Cuisine
Following the service, local vintners will serve wines from Kapellen-Drusweiler and neighboring wineries. Riesling, white and Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Rosé, and sparkling wines will be available. The local community will offer Palatinate specialties: Saumagen (pork stomach), Bratwurst (grilled sausage), Leberknödel (liver dumplings), Flammkuchen (flatbread), Palatinate potato soup, and cakes.
Live Music with Flo Schulz & Friendz
In 2026, the band Flo Schulz & Friendz will provide the musical entertainment – a local Palatinate act mixing cover songs, original pieces, and acoustic versions. The music will accompany the entire afternoon and evening, making the Keschdebuschfest a typical Palatinate summer afternoon with sun, wine, and music.
"Meet Your Vintners" as Kick-off
As early as Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the village invites you to a kick-off event called "Meet Your Vintners." In the courtyards of participating wineries, visitors can meet the vintners personally, taste their wines, and discuss viticulture and winemaking. This event complements the Keschdebuschfest and offers a more intimate insight into the twin village's wine scene.
Keschdebuschfest — edition 2026
A familial summer event in the twin village of Southern Palatinate: church service, wine, Palatinate cuisine, live music. The festival grounds will feature beverage stands, seating areas, food stalls, and a small stage. The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
Programme Keschdebuschfest 2026
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — Meet Your Vintners
- Wine tasting in the courtyards of Kapellen-Drusweiler wineries
- Personal conversations with the vintners
Sunday, June 7, 2026 — Keschdebuschfest
- 11 a.m.: Open-air church service
- From noon: Wine service by Kapellen-Drusweiler vintners
- Palatinate specialties from the local community
- Live music with Flo Schulz & Friendz
- Festival winding down in the evening
Detailed program and location information available at kapellen-drusweiler.de.
Highlights Keschdebuschfest 2026
- Open-air church service as a kick-off
- Wine from local vintners
- Live music with Flo Schulz & Friendz
- Pre-event "Meet Your Vintners" on June 3
Prices Keschdebuschfest 2026
Practical information — Keschdebuschfest
Date 2026
Keschdebuschfest: Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. (open-air church service). "Meet Your Vintners": Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Location
Festival grounds Kapellen-Drusweiler, 76889 Kapellen-Drusweiler. Exact location to be published by the organizer.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks available on site.
Getting There
By train: Bad Bergzabern station (Winden–Bad Bergzabern line), then bus or taxi to Kapellen-Drusweiler. By car: B 38/B 427 to Bad Bergzabern, then country road. Parking available on the outskirts of the village.
Recommendations
Family-friendly event. Weatherproof clothing (partly outdoors). Plan for pre- or post-event activities in the Southern Wine Route region.
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