Speyerdorfer Wein- und Froschkerwe
One of the earliest and most atmospheric wine festivals in the Palatinate, held in the wine village of Lachen-Speyerdorf
About Speyerdorfer Froschkerwe
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The Speyerdorfer Wein- und Froschkerwe is one of the oldest and best-known Kerwen (traditional festivals) of the Palatinate wine village Lachen-Speyerdorf, the largest in area of Neustadt's eight wine villages. It opens the series of Palatinate Kerwen each year with one of the earliest dates — almost always before the beginning of May.
In 2026, the festival will take place from Friday, April 24th to Tuesday, April 28th. The center of the festivities is the Froschbrunnen (Frog Fountain) at Lilienthalstraße 32 — a typical landmark of Lachen-Speyerdorf and the scene of many festival rituals.
The festival kicks off on Friday, April 24th, traditionally with the Kerwe parade starting at 6:15 PM through the wine village, followed by the official Kerwe opening ceremony at 7:00 PM at the Frog Fountain. The Kerwerede (Kerwe speech) by the Kerwepfarrer (Kerwe pastor) — a mockingly satirical address that skewers local politics and village stories from the past year — is one of the unique highlights.
On Saturday, the Froschkonzert (Frog Concert) is on the program, a humorous musical event related to the village's frog motif. On Sunday, the Entenrennen (Duck Race) offers fun for the whole family: hundreds of numbered plastic ducks are released into the nearby stream and race to the finish line — with attractive prizes for the first-placed "duck sponsors." On Monday, the Kerwi-Verlosung (Kerwi raffle) concludes the festival days.
On all festival days, the Lachen-Speyerdorf vintners serve their wines — mainly Riesling, Weißburgunder, and full-bodied rosé wines — directly at the festival grounds. Hearty Palatinate specialties such as Saumagen (stuffed pig's stomach), Bratwurst (fried sausage), Leberknödel (liver dumplings), and Flammkuchen (a type of flatbread) are also available. The family-friendly atmosphere of this early spring Kerwe makes it a favorite among local festival-goers and Palatinate connoisseurs.
Speyerdorfer Froschkerwe — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Speyerdorfer Wein- und Froschkerwe spans five festival days from April 24th to 28th. The venue is the traditional festival grounds around the Froschbrunnen (Frog Fountain) at Lilienthalstraße 32.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years and is already broadly outlined in local sources: Friday kicks off with the parade and opening, Saturday features the Frog Concert, Sunday is the Duck Race and Family Day, Monday is the raffle and winding down, and Tuesday is a quiet conclusion to the festival.
Programme Speyerdorfer Froschkerwe 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
6:15 PM: Kerwe parade through Lachen-Speyerdorf. 7:00 PM: Official Kerwe opening ceremony at the Froschbrunnen, Lilienthalstraße 32, with the Kerwerede by the Kerwepfarrer. Festival catering.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Festival activities at the Froschbrunnen, culinary stalls by Lachen-Speyerdorf vintners and associations. In the evening: Frog Concert with a humorous musical program.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Family Day with Duck Race: numbered plastic ducks race down the village stream, prizes for the first duck sponsors. Morning "Frühschoppen" (early pint), festival activities until the evening.
Monday, April 27, 2026
Kerwi raffle in the late afternoon or evening, further festival catering.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Quiet conclusion of the Kerwe.
Note
Full program with all times and live acts available on neustadt.eu shortly before the festival begins.
Highlights Speyerdorfer Froschkerwe 2026
- Kerwe parade on Friday 04/24 starting at 6:15 PM
- Kerwe opening ceremony at the Froschbrunnen with Kerwerede
- Frog Concert on Saturday
- Traditional Duck Race on Sunday
- Kerwi raffle on Monday
Prices Speyerdorfer Froschkerwe 2026
Practical information — Speyerdorfer Froschkerwe
Date
Friday, April 24th to Tuesday, April 28th, 2026. Opening Friday, April 24th: Kerwe parade at 6:15 PM, Kerwe opening ceremony at 7:00 PM.
Location
Festival grounds around the Froschbrunnen (Frog Fountain), Lilienthalstraße 32, Lachen-Speyerdorf district, 67435 Neustadt an der Weinstraße.
Admission
Free admission. Wines and food directly from the stalls.
Getting There
Travel by DB train to Neustadt Hbf, then take a bus to Lachen-Speyerdorf. Limited parking available on the outskirts by car — public transport recommended, especially on weekends.
Highlights
Friday: Kerwe parade and Kerwe opening ceremony at the Frog Fountain. Saturday: Frog Concert. Sunday: Duck Race. Monday: Kerwi raffle.
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