Pfeddersheim Kerb — Kirchweih

Pfeddersheim — Worms District with Wine Tradition

Worms-Pfeddersheim is located west of the Nibelungenstadt and forms its own wine-growing village within Worms' municipal area. Several wine-growing families manage the vineyards on the western edge of the district. This pronounced wine culture shapes not only the economy but also the festival culture of the place — starting with the regular Pfeddersheimer Market in August up to the traditional Kerb in autumn.

What is a Kerb?

The Kerb — short for "Kirchweih" (church consecration festival) — is the most important folk festival in individual towns and villages in Rhenish Hesse and the Palatinate. Originally, it commemorates the consecration of the parish church, but it has developed into a multi-day district festival that combines a parade, festival tent, showmen, wine and beer stands, dance events, and a concluding "Kerbe-Vergraben" (burial of the Kerb).

Character of the Pfeddersheimer Kerb

The Pfeddersheimer Kerb follows this basic pattern with a distinct Rhenish-Hessian touch. Wine served by local vintners is a central element; alongside this, showmen's rides, classic catering stands, and an evening dance programme characterise the event. The highlight is often the parade of the "Kerbeborsch" (Kerb boys) and "Kerbemädchen" (Kerb girls) and the joint erection of the "Kerbebaum" (Kerb tree).

Community in the District

As in many of Worms' outer districts, the Kerb is an occasion where the entire community comes together. Clubs, the parish, showmen, and vintners pull together; families from the district and visitors from the surrounding area come together to experience Rhenish-Hessian festival tradition.