Mehringer Winzerfest

Tradition for Generations

The Mehringer Winzerfest is considered the oldest wine festival of the Middle Moselle and has been an anchor of identity for the village for generations. It unites Mehring's winemakers, associations, and residents for a three-day festival weekend that resonates far beyond the borders of the Schweich administrative district. In 2026, the festival runs under the motto “Heartfelt Moselle Wine” — a commitment to regional roots and Riesling as a cultural heritage.

Four Festival Days in Early September

The 2026 festival calendar spans from Friday, September 4th, to Monday, September 7th. Friday evening features the opening with a keg tapping ceremony, Saturday and Sunday are full festival days, and Monday offers a relaxed conclusion. The program structure combines classic wine festival elements — festival tent, live music, food stalls — with special Mehring traditions like the Winzerfestspiel.

Young Winemakers' Wine Tasting on Sunday

The highlight of the weekend is the Young Winemakers' Wine Tasting on Sunday — a tasting format that puts the younger generation of Mehring winemakers in the spotlight. The young producers present their personal wines, comment on them themselves, and engage in direct dialogue with the audience. This makes the Young Winemakers' Wine Tasting not just a tasting, but a statement of intent for Mehring's wine future.

Winzerfestspiel and Live Music

The Winzerfestspiel is a theatrical staging of episodes from Mehring's winemaking history — a historical-folkloric format that keeps tradition alive. The weekend is accompanied by live music on the festival tent stage, morning concerts (Frühschoppen), and dance evenings. Mehring's wines — predominantly Riesling, complemented by Burgundy varieties — are continuously available at the stands.