Spalter HopfenZupferFest and Saumarkt
Hops tradition of the hop town Spalt over a weekend
About HopfenZupferFest Spalt
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The Hop Town Celebrates Its Heritage
Spalt in the Roth district is one of Germany's most important hop-growing communities and bears the nickname "Hopfenstadt" (Hop Town). The HopfenZupferFest and the Saumarkt are the festival that keeps this centuries-old hop tradition alive. It is part of the "Hopfiges Wochenende" (Hopping Weekend) in Spalt.
HopfenZupferFest at the Kornhaus
On Saturday, the Historisches Kornhaus (Historical Granary, also home to the HopfenBierGut museum) is the focus. The highlight is the HopfenZupferWettbewerb: participants compete in hop picking; the fastest person will be named "Spalter Master of Hop Picking". Before that, the new Hop Queen will be inaugurated in the afternoon and will subsequently open the competition. Accompanying events include hop-themed guided hikes, brewery tours, BeerYoga, and a children's program.
Historical Saumarkt at the Veit-Haus
On Sunday, the historical Saumarkt (Sow Market) takes place in Gänsgasse at the Veit-Haus. It commemorates the "HopfenBloder-Zeit", the traditional period when harvest workers celebrated after the hop harvest. Regional specialties and folk songs characterize the market – a vibrant piece of Spalt's local history.
Location in Middle Franconia
Spalt is located in the Roth district in the state of Bavaria, in the Franconian Lake District between Brombachsee and Rothsee. The hop gardens around the town shape the landscape – the HopfenZupferFest makes this heritage tangible once a year.
For Whom?
- Friends of Franconian customs and hop tradition
- Beer and enjoyment enthusiasts (brewery tours, HopfenBierGut)
- Families and visitors to the Franconian Lake District
HopfenZupferFest Spalt — edition 2026
On the weekend of September 5th/6th, 2026, Spalt will celebrate its HopfenZupferFest and historical Saumarkt. On Saturday, September 5th, the Historisches Kornhaus will be the focus: after the inauguration of the new Hop Queen in the afternoon, the HopfenZupferWettbewerb for the title "Spalter Master of Hop Picking 2026" will start.
On Sunday, September 6th, the historical Saumarkt will take place at the Veit-Haus in Gänsgasse, recalling the old HopfenBloder-Zeit – with regional specialties and folk songs. Admission is free. The festival is part of the "Hopfiges Wochenende" in Spalt.
Programme HopfenZupferFest Spalt 2026
Saturday, September 5th, 2026 — HopfenZupferFest at the Kornhaus
- Afternoon — Inauguration of the new Hop Queen
- Approx. 3:00 PM — HopfenZupferWettbewerb for the title "Spalter Master of Hop Picking 2026"
- Accompanying events — Hop-themed guided hikes, brewery tours, BeerYoga, children's program
Sunday, September 6th, 2026 — Historical Saumarkt at the Veit-Haus
- Historical market in Gänsgasse commemorating the HopfenBloder-Zeit
- Regional specialties and folk songs, traditional Weißwurst breakfast
Exact times for 2026 will be announced by the organizers (structure based on previous years).
Highlights HopfenZupferFest Spalt 2026
Prices HopfenZupferFest Spalt 2026
Practical information — HopfenZupferFest Spalt
Getting There
Historisches Kornhaus / Veit-Haus, Gänsgasse, 91174 Spalt. Spalt is located in the Franconian Lake District, accessible via federal roads from Roth or Schwabach. Tourist Information / HopfenBierGut, Tel. +49 9175 796550, [email protected].
Admission
Free admission. The organizers are the "Historisches Kornhaus e.V." association (Saturday), the Heimatverein Spalter Land e.V. (Sunday), as well as the town of Spalt and the HopfenBierGut.
Tip
The HopfenZupferFest is part of the "Hopfiges Wochenende" – a visit to the HopfenBierGut museum can be easily combined with the festival.
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Where it takes place HopfenZupferFest Spalt
Historisches Kornhaus / Veit-Haus, Gänsgasse