Rachtiger Weinkirmes
Traditional four-day wine festival (Weinkirmes) in the Rachtig district with a parade and Monday market
About Rachtiger Weinkirmes
A Mosel Wine Festival with Tradition
Zeltingen-Rachtig is one of the best-known wine-growing communities on the Middle Mosel. The Zeltingen and Rachtig vineyard sites – especially Zeltinger Sonnenuhr and Schlossberg – are among the classic Mosel Riesling sites with international reputation. The Rachtiger Weinkirmes has been celebrating this tradition for generations in the district of the same name, Rachtig.
Four Days of Wine and Festival
From Friday, July 10th, to Monday, July 13th, 2026, Rachtig's festival grounds will transform into a convivial festival area. Local vintners will serve their wines by the glass, and the festival caterer will provide food and drinks. There will be classic fairground attractions, carousels, stalls, and snack stands, along with a musical program featuring live bands and dance music in the festival hall.
Monday Market as a Special Feature
The Rachtiger Weinkirmes concludes with a traditional Monday market. While other festivals end on Sunday, Rachtig remains open on Monday with a market that simultaneously emphasizes the rural character of the festival and attracts visitors from the wider area. The market brings together regional exhibitors, food stalls, and souvenir vendors, giving the final day of the festival a special character.
Atmosphere of the Middle Mosel
The Rachtiger Weinkirmes embodies the authentic, village atmosphere of the Middle Mosel: deeply rooted regionally, with strong participation from local clubs, a loyal regular audience, and a mix of wine enjoyment, customs, and folk festival elements. Compared to the large Mosel events, it offers a more compact, personal format.
Rachtiger Weinkirmes — edition 2026
The 2026 edition follows the classic schedule. The festival hall and the festival grounds in the village center will be the stage for vintners, musicians, and visitors over the four days. Local clubs are heavily involved and shape the atmosphere.
The Monday market forms the traditional conclusion: while other festivals end on Sunday, Rachtig extends the program to include Monday, combining festival operations with a market character.
Programme Rachtiger Weinkirmes 2026
Schedule July 10 – 13, 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Friday 07/10: Opening of the festival with keg tapping, first live music, fairground attractions in operation
- Saturday 07/11: Full festival operation with dance bands in the festival hall, wine service by Rachtig vintners, main evening
- Sunday 07/12: Festival church service, family afternoon, evening concerts
- Monday 07/13: Monday Market Day. Market stalls in the morning and afternoon, wine service and festival conclusion in the evening
Highlights Rachtiger Weinkirmes 2026
Prices Rachtiger Weinkirmes 2026
Practical information — Rachtiger Weinkirmes
Getting There
Zeltingen-Rachtig is accessible via the B 53 and the K 38. The nearest train station is Wittlich or Bullay, from where Mosel buses run.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Wine, food, drinks, and fairground attractions are paid for on-site.
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