Rettigheimer Wein- und Kerwemarkt
Wine and Kirchweih (Kerwe) market on the fourth September weekend in the Rettigheim district of Mühlhausen
About Rettigheimer Kerwe
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Rettigheimer Wein- und Kerwemarkt — Kraichgau Autumn Classic
The Rettigheimer Wein- und Kerwemarkt is part of the series of Kraichgau autumn wine festivals that follow one another in the weeks around the grape harvest in the wine-growing communities of the southern Kraichgau. The municipality of Mühlhausen organises the festival annually on the fourth September weekend — followed by the Mühlhausen Wine Festival on the first October weekend and preceded by the Tairnbach Wine Festival on the third September weekend. Three districts, three weekends — a concentrated Kraichgau wine festival tour.
Kerwe and Craft Market — An Old Connection
The Kerwe (Kirchweih) is a traditional South German folk festival that dates back to the consecration of the local parish church. In Rettigheim, this has evolved over centuries into a festival with three components: firstly, the religious Kerwe tradition (festival service, festival parade), secondly, the wine festival with wine served by local clubs, and thirdly, the craft market with stalls. This combination of religion, wine, and market is typical of the Kraichgau and Palatinate wine regions.
Kraichgau Wines — Enjoyment Region between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe
The Kraichgau is a South German wine region between Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, and Heilbronn. The calcareous loess soils produce elegant, mineral wines — especially Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder, and Schwarzriesling. Rettigheim, Tairnbach, and Mühlhausen are classic Kraichgau wine-growing communities with their own local vintners and wine cooperatives. At the Rettigheimer Wein- und Kerwemarkt, their wines are served directly from the club stalls and vintner wagons.
Rettigheim — District of Mühlhausen
Rettigheim is one of the districts of the municipality of Mühlhausen in the Kraichgau (Rhein-Neckar district, state of Baden-Württemberg, district code 08226). The municipality of Mühlhausen consists of the three districts Mühlhausen, Tairnbach, and Rettigheim — each with its own identity, history, and festivals. Rettigheim has a classic Kraichgau village profile with half-timbered buildings, small streets, and a manageable population.
Rettigheimer Kerwe — edition 2026
Rettigheimer Wein- und Kerwemarkt 2026
On the fourth September weekend of 2026 — probably from September 25th to 27th — the Rettigheim district of the municipality of Mühlhausen (Kraichgau) invites you to the annual Wine and Kerwemarkt in the village centre. As is traditional, the festival combines the Kerwe tradition (Kirchweihfest) with a wine festival and a craft market — three components that characterise the South German autumn festival format.
Local clubs — music clubs, sports clubs, fire brigade, church communities — run their wine and food stalls. The wines come from the surrounding Kraichgau wineries: Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Weissburgunder, Spätburgunder, Schwarzriesling. Accompanied by Swabian-Kraichgau specialities and sweet temptations like Apfelküchle and Plundergebäck.
Programme Rettigheimer Kerwe 2026
Programme Rettigheimer Wein- und Kerwemarkt 2026 (provisional)
- Friday (prob. September 25th) — Festival opening and first festival evening
- Saturday (prob. September 26th)
- Festival parade through Rettigheim with club delegations
- Wine service at the club stalls
- Craft market with classic stalls
- Festival evening with live music
- Sunday (prob. September 27th)
- Festival service of the district church
- Family afternoon with children's activities
- Wine and catering all day
- Festival closing in the evening
The final date, exact times, and programme details will be published by the municipality of Mühlhausen before the festival: muehlhausen-kraichgau.de.
Highlights Rettigheimer Kerwe 2026
- Kerwe festival parade through Rettigheim with club delegations
- Kraichgau wines directly from the club stalls: Riesling, Spätburgunder, Müller-Thurgau, Weissburgunder
- Craft market with classic stalls
- Family afternoon on Sunday
- Catering by local clubs — Swabian-Kraichgau specialities
- Part of the Kraichgau autumn wine festival series: Tairnbach (3rd Sept weekend), Rettigheim (4th), Mühlhausen (1st Oct weekend)
Prices Rettigheimer Kerwe 2026
Free admission. Wine and food are sold at the club stalls at festival prices. Market goods at the craft stalls at individual prices.
Practical information — Rettigheimer Kerwe
Getting There
Train: S-Bahn RheinNeckar stop Wiesloch-Walldorf — then continue by bus to Rettigheim/Mühlhausen.
Car: A5 exit Walldorf/Wiesloch, then L546 / L552 to Rettigheim. Parking available in the village.
Address: Rettigheim village centre, Municipality of Mühlhausen, 69242.
Admission
Free admission. Wine and food are sold by the clubs at fixed prices.
Organiser
Municipality of Mühlhausen (Kraichgau) — Contact person Ms. Kirsten Höglinger, Telephone 06222 6158-20. Programme details: muehlhausen-kraichgau.de.
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Where it takes place Rettigheimer Kerwe
Rettigheim Ortsmitte (Stadtteil von Mühlhausen)
Rettigheim Ortsmitte, 69242 Mühlhausen