Kirchweih Neupotz

Palatinate Kerwe on the Rhine

Kirchweih Neupotz follows the classic Palatinate custom structure but is uniquely shaped by its location on the Rhine and its close connection to Neupotz's fishing and shipping culture. Four festival days with a keg tapping ceremony, Kerwerede (parson's speech), festival tent, amusement rides, morning pint, and a parade form the established framework. The Rhine floodplain, bordering the edge of the village, serves as an additional attraction for visitors as a local recreation area.

Parade and Amusement Rides

The parade on Sunday or Monday is a highlight of the Neupotz Kerwe. Clubs, floats, music bands, and traditional costume groups march through the village, with spectators lining the streets. Amusement rides for families are available on the festival grounds: a children's carousel, bumper cars, shooting gallery, and candy stalls.

Club Beer Gardens and Palatinate Cuisine

The sports club, fire department, music club, carnival society, church community, and fishing club provide the culinary offerings. Saumagen (stuffed pig's stomach), Bratwurst (fried sausage), Backfisch (fried fish - fitting for a Rhine-bordering community), sauerkraut, fries, and desserts complement the drinks with Palatinate wine, beer, and Schorle (wine mixed with sparkling water).

Neupotz and the Rhine

Neupotz is located directly on the Rhine and, as a former fishing village, is closely connected to the river. The Neupotz Gold Find of 1967 – Roman and Germanic valuables recovered from the Rhine gravel – made the town internationally known in archaeology. A selection can be seen at the Historical Museum of the Palatinate in Speyer. The Rhine floodplain is a nature reserve and a popular hiking area.