Sales & Racing Festival Iffezheim
Autumn Meeting at Iffezheim Racecourse with BBAG Auction and Winterkönigin Prize
About Sales & Racing Festival
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Iffezheim – Synonym for German Horse Racing
Iffezheim Racecourse, officially operated under the name "Internationaler Club" since 1858, is Germany's most important horse racing venue. It is located on the southwestern edge of the Rastatt district, just a few kilometers from Baden-Baden and the French border. In spring (Spring Meeting), late summer (Große Woche), and autumn (Sales & Racing Festival), it hosts the most significant race days on the German calendar – featuring international horses, international jockeys, and a cosmopolitan audience from the region, France, and Switzerland.
The Idea of the Sales & Racing Festival
The Sales & Racing Festival is the elegant German answer to the summer activities in Newmarket or Deauville: On two race days – Friday and Sunday – races are held on the track, and in between, the BBAG auction takes place alongside the racing, where Germany's most valuable thoroughbred yearlings are auctioned. It is the economic hub of German horse racing: careers and investments are born here.
Preis der Winterkönigin (Winterkönigin Prize)
The highlight on Sunday, October 18, 2026, is the Preis der Winterkönigin – a traditional fillies' race for two-year-olds over 1,600 meters, with a prize of €105,000. In 2026, twelve fillies are eligible to start after the entry deadline, including Kosmische, the still undefeated winner of the Winterkönigin Trial in Köln, and Dhaba, the winner of the auction race in Dortmund. The race is considered the most important benchmark for the best German two-year-olds before the winter break.
Oktoberfest Race Day
Sunday is also dedicated to Oktoberfest: a costume competition, Bavarian live music on the spectator terraces, Weißwurst and pretzel stands, and steins of festival beer. The blend of classic horse racing and popular Oktoberfest flair makes Sunday in Iffezheim one of the season's most charming race days.
Season Finale in Iffezheim
The Sales & Racing Festival marks the end of the racing season at Iffezheim Racecourse. The next major dates in 2026 are the Spring Meeting (June 4–7, 2026) and the Große Woche (August 29 – September 6, 2026). Anyone who has attended a race day in Iffezheim knows: it's a mix of elegance, excitement, business, and folk festival that no other German sports venue offers in this form.
Sales & Racing Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition marks the traditional season finale in Iffezheim. On Friday, October 16, the BBAG auction race will be held with the highest prize money for an auction race in Germany. On Sunday, October 18, the Preis der Winterkönigin follows with 12 eligible two-year-olds, including the still undefeated Kosmische (winner of the Winterkönigin Trial Köln) and Dhaba (winner of the auction race Dortmund). A total of nine races for thoroughbreds will take place over the weekend.
Programme Sales & Racing Festival 2026
Race Days 2026 – Iffezheim Racecourse
- Friday, October 16, 2026 — Race day with Germany's highest-stakes auction race; BBAG auction in the evening
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 — BBAG auction all day, no races on the track
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 – Oktoberfest Race Day — Race day with the Preis der Winterkönigin (€105,000, 1,600 m, two-year-old fillies); costume competition, Bavarian live music, Oktoberfest catering
Selection of Starters for the 2026 Preis der Winterkönigin
- Kosmische (undefeated, winner of the Winterkönigin Trial Köln)
- Dhaba (winner of the auction race Dortmund)
- Further named fillies according to the official starter list on badengalopp.de
Highlights Sales & Racing Festival 2026
- Preis der Winterkönigin on Sunday (€105,000)
- Germany's highest-stakes auction race on Friday
- BBAG auction alongside the racetrack
- Oktoberfest Race Day with traditional costumes and Bavarian music
Prices Sales & Racing Festival 2026
Day tickets from approx. €10. Advance booking, boxes, and special packages available via badengalopp.de.
Practical information — Sales & Racing Festival
Getting There
By car: A5 exit Rastatt-Süd or Iffezheim, then follow signs for Galopprennbahn. Large parking lots at the racecourse. By train: Baden-Baden station, then bus transfer to the racecourse (special buses on race days).
Admission
Day tickets from approx. €10, reduced rates for children, students, and seniors. Extended packages (boxes, restaurant, champagne area) available for pre-purchase at badengalopp.de.
Dress Code
Smart Casual in the grandstands, more formal attire in the boxes and VIP areas. Traditional attire (Tracht) is explicitly encouraged for the Oktoberfest Race Day.
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Where it takes place Sales & Racing Festival
Galopprennbahn Iffezheim (Baden-Baden)
Lilienstraße 2, 76473 Iffezheim