Lachener Farmers' and Winegrowers' Kerwe
August Kerwe in Neustadt's largest wine village with traditional Schoppen run on Saturday
About Lachener Winzerkerwe
The Lachener Bauern- und Winzerkerwe is the traditional August Kerwe of the Palatinate wine village Lachen-Speyerdorf — the largest of Neustadt an der Weinstraße's eight wine villages, along with Mußbach. The double designation "Bauern- und Winzerkerwe" (Farmers' and Winegrowers' Kerwe) refers to the mixed agricultural structure of the village, where traditional farming plays a role alongside viticulture.
The 2026 edition takes place from Friday, August 14th to Monday, August 17th — the third weekend in August, which has been reserved for the Kerwe in Lachen-Speyerdorf for generations. The venue is the festival grounds at Theodor-Heuss-Straße 53, the traditional festival center of the village.
The festival opening on Friday is heralded by the traditional Kerwe parade: a brass band plays at the front, and the Lachen-Speyerdorf Wine Princess represents the wine village and Palatinate wine culture. Afterwards, the festival grounds fill with the first guests, and the festival catering begins.
The absolute highlight of the Kerwe is the traditional Schoppen run on Saturday: a humorous and athletic obstacle competition where teams of Schoppen lovers from Lachen and elsewhere must navigate a course with Palatinate Schoppen (wine glasses) in hand. The team that spills the least wine and is the fastest wins. The Schoppen run is a Palatinate festival classic and uniquely Lachen.
On all festival days, the Lachener winegrowers serve their wines — Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Weißburgunder, and Palatinate Rosé wines. Palatinate specialties — Saumagen, Bratwurst, Leberknödel, Quetschekuche, Flammkuchen — complement the wines.
The familiar atmosphere of a village Kerwe day, the mix of rural tradition and Palatinate wine culture, and the unique Schoppen run spectacle make the Lachener Bauern- und Winzerkerwe a Palatinate festival highlight.
Lachener Winzerkerwe — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Lachener Bauern- und Winzerkerwe spans four festival days from August 14th to 17th. The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
The event is part of the rich Palatinate festival culture, which attracts thousands of guests to the Neustadt an der Weinstraße region every year. The combination of wine culture, Palatinate hospitality, and established festival traditions forms the unmistakable identity of this Palatinate festival institution.
Programme Lachener Winzerkerwe 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026
Festival opening in the evening with traditional Kerwe parade. Brass band and Lachener Wine Princess lead the festival procession. Opening of wine stands at the festival grounds Theodor-Heuss-Straße 53.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Main visitor day of the Kerwe. Highlight of the day: the traditional Schoppen run — Palatinate obstacle competition for teams with Schoppen glasses. In the evening, festival activities with live music in the festival tent.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Family day with Frühschoppen (morning pint) and afternoon festival activities. Palatinate dishes, relaxed festival atmosphere.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Last festival day with a Palatinate festival finale.
Note
Detailed program with Schoppen run time, live acts, and parade route available on neustadt.eu shortly before the festival begins.
Highlights Lachener Winzerkerwe 2026
- Kerwe parade with brass band and Wine Princess on Friday
- Traditional Schoppen run on Saturday
- Lachener winegrowers serve Palatinate wines
- Palatinate specialties at the stands
- Four festival days in Neustadt's largest wine village
Prices Lachener Winzerkerwe 2026
Practical information — Lachener Winzerkerwe
Date
Friday, August 14th to Monday, August 17th, 2026 (third weekend in August).
Location
Festival grounds at Theodor-Heuss-Straße 53, Lachen-Speyerdorf district, 67435 Neustadt an der Weinstraße.
Highlights
Friday: Kerwe parade with brass band and Wine Princess. Saturday: traditional Schoppen run — obstacle competition for teams. Palatinate wines, specialties, and live music on all festival days.
Admission
Free admission. Wines and food directly from the stands.
Getting there
Bus from Neustadt Hbf to Lachen-Speyerdorf. Public transport or walking through the fields/vineyards recommended.
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