Ritter-Hundt Wine and Music Festival Nieder-Saulheim
Wine and Music Festival in the Nieder-Saulheim district with winegrower stands, fire brigade's Schlachtfest (butcher's feast), and countrywomen's coffee.
About Ritter-Hundt Wine Festival
A Wine Festival with Kerb Character
Unlike the classic Ober-Saulheim Kerb, the Ritter-Hundt Kerb places even more emphasis on wine. Named after Ritter-Hundt-Straße in the Nieder-Saulheim district, the festival combines the tradition of a Rhenish-Hessian village festival with the character of a Straußwirtschaft (seasonal wine tavern). The winegrowers of the community invite guests to their stands and serve Riesling, Silvaner, Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder, and Rosé wines from the current harvest.
Schlachtfest and Landfrauen Coffee
The Saulheim Volunteer Fire Brigade traditionally organizes a Schlachtfest with sausage specialties, sauerkraut, and Saumagen (stuffed pig's stomach). For those who prefer something less hearty, the Landfrauen offer a lovingly prepared coffee spread with homemade cakes, pastries, and streusel cookies. This combination of wine culture, hearty cuisine, and sweet temptation makes the event a true festival for all generations.
Amusements and Music
Amusements, stalls, and sales stands provide variety on the festival grounds. Children can enjoy the carousel, while older guests can linger at the wine stands. Cover bands, dialect musicians, and DJs alternate on stage. The focus is on Palatinate-Rhenish-Hessian atmosphere and Schlager music that invites sing-alongs and dancing.
White Table as a Pre-Event
Already on June 20, 2026, the Saulheim Kerwegemeinschaft (festival community) invites you to the Weiße Tafel (White Table) starting at 6 p.m. – an evening round table with white-covered tables, regional wines, and a communal meal under the open sky. Those who wish to visit the Kerb in September can get in the mood for the festival as early as early summer.
Ritter-Hundt Wine Festival — edition 2026
The official program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- June 20, 2026 from 6:00 PM: Weiße Tafel as a pre-event with white-covered tables and communal dining.
- Friday, September 11: Opening of the Kerb with keg tapping ceremony, live music in the evening.
- Saturday, September 12: Kerb activities with concerts, wine service, and amusements.
- Sunday, September 13: Frühschoppen (morning pint), Landfrauen coffee in the afternoon, fire brigade's Schlachtfest.
- Monday, September 14: Kerb Monday, cozy conclusion.
Programme Ritter-Hundt Wine Festival 2026
Program 2026 (Preliminary Structure)
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the local municipality of Saulheim and the Kerwegemeinschaft in the summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 6:00 PM: Weiße Tafel (Pre-event)
- Friday, September 11, 2026 from 6:00 PM: Opening with keg tapping ceremony, live band
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 5:00 PM: Kerb activities, concert evening
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 11:00 AM: Frühschoppen, Landfrauen with coffee and cake, fire brigade's Schlachtfest
- Monday, September 14, 2026 from 5:00 PM: Kerb Monday, winding down
Highlights Ritter-Hundt Wine Festival 2026
- Weiße Tafel on June 20, 2026, as a stylish pre-event
- Four festival days on Ritter-Hundt-Straße
- Wines from Saulheim's winegrowers from the current vintage
- Schlachtfest by the Volunteer Fire Brigade
- Coffee and cake from the Landfrauen on Sunday afternoon
Prices Ritter-Hundt Wine Festival 2026
Practical information — Ritter-Hundt Wine Festival
Date 2026
Friday, September 11 to Monday, September 14, 2026
Pre-Event
White Table: June 20, 2026, from 6:00 PM
Location
Ritter-Hundt-Straße (between Fichtenweg and Kiefernweg), 55291 Saulheim, Nieder-Saulheim district
Admission
Free – pay for consumption on site
By Car
A 63 exit Saulheim, then about 2 km to the Nieder-Saulheim district. Parking in surrounding streets.
By Train and Bus
S-Bahn S 8 to Saulheim station, then about a 15-minute walk.
Organizer
Local municipality of Saulheim, Kerwegemeinschaft Nieder-Saulheim, Volunteer Fire Brigade, and Landfrauen.
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