Mehringer Winzerfest
Oldest Wine Festival of the Middle Moselle — Motto 2026: “Heartfelt Moselle Wine”, Young Winemakers' Wine Tasting on Sunday
About 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.
Mehringer Winzerfest — edition 2026
The 2026 program structure follows the decades-long tradition of the Mehringer Winzerfest. The festival committee confirms the motto “Heartfelt Moselle Wine” as the guiding theme for this year's edition.
The Young Winemakers' Wine Tasting on Sunday remains the undisputed highlight — dates, tasting fees, and band lineups will be communicated via the official website.
Programme Mehringer Winzerfest 2026
The exact 2026 program will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Friday, September 4th, 2026
- Opening at the festival grounds with keg tapping ceremony.
- Evening live music in the festival tent.
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
- Day program with wine, food, music.
- Performance of the Winzerfestspiel.
- Evening: Concert and dance in the festival tent.
Sunday, September 6th, 2026
- Morning concert (Frühschoppen) with brass music.
- Highlight: Young Winemakers' Wine Tasting by Mehring's winemakers.
- Evening: musical program.
Monday, September 7th, 2026
- Morning concert (Frühschoppen), family program, relaxed conclusion.
Band lineups and tasting fees will be announced by the festival committee before the festival begins.
Highlights Mehringer Winzerfest 2026
- Oldest Wine Festival of the Middle Moselle
- Motto 2026: “Heartfelt Moselle Wine”
- Young Winemakers' Wine Tasting on Sunday
- Performance of the historical Winzerfestspiel
- Live music, festival tent atmosphere, four festival days
Prices Mehringer Winzerfest 2026
Festival grounds free. Young Winemakers' Wine Tasting may be subject to a fee — details from the festival committee.
Practical information — Mehringer Winzerfest
Date
Friday, September 4th to Monday, September 7th, 2026.
Location
Festival grounds Mehring, 54346 Mehring an der Mosel.
Admission
Festival grounds are freely accessible. Food and drinks for purchase at the stands. Young Winemakers' Wine Tasting may be subject to a fee — details on the organizer's website.
Contact
[email protected] or +49 171 8197188
Getting Here
A1/A48 exit Schweich, then B53 towards Mehring (approx. 5 km). Schweich-Issel train station with bus connections. Parking available at the festival grounds.
On Site
Festival tent, wine stands of Mehring winemakers, food stalls, stage for Winzerfestspiel and live music, Young Winemakers' Wine Tasting on Sunday.
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