Rheinzammer Markt

Conviviality under Chestnut Trees

The Rheinzammer Markt is one of the oldest folk festivals in the Jockgrim administrative district and a firm fixture in the Südpfalz summer calendar. The old chestnut trees in the town center provide shade and create the typical beer garden atmosphere for which the festival is known beyond the region. Anyone who sits here on a summer evening quickly understands why the festival has been a must-attend event for generations for the people of Rheinzabern and their neighbors.

Market, Festival Tent, and Rides

Over four days, the market combines classic festival elements: a festival tent with live music and DJ sets, market stalls with regional products, food stands run by local clubs, and a compact amusement park with a children's carousel, shooting gallery, and candy stalls. Palatinate cuisine is at the heart of it all – Saumagen, Bratwurst, Flammkuchen, Leberknödel, and of course, the wine from the surrounding vintners.

Club Life as the Heartpiece

As with all major Palatinate festivals, the local clubs are the driving force. Sports clubs, the fire department, music associations, and carnival societies run stalls, provide catering, and contribute program items. This volunteer base guarantees both continuous service and the family-friendly atmosphere that professional folk festivals cannot replicate.

Location and Arrival

Rheinzabern is located on the B9 federal highway between Karlsruhe and Speyer, easily accessible via the Wörth–Germersheim railway line. During the market, parts of the town center are closed to car traffic; visitor parking is available on the outskirts. Those arriving by train can reach the festival grounds in a few minutes' walk from the station.