2nd Weibertreufest Weinsberg

Weibertreufest Weinsberg — two days of town and castle festival under the ruins

On May 9th and 10th, 2026, the second edition of the Weibertreufest will take place at Grasiger Hag, directly beneath the ruins of Weibertreu Castle. The festival tells — in a modern way with rock concerts and a family program — the famous legend of the "faithful women of Weinsberg": When King Konrad III besieged the town in 1140, he is said to have granted the women free passage with everything they could carry. The women then carried their husbands huck-a-back out of the castle — a legendary act that gave the castle the name Weibertreu and continues to shape Weinsberg's identity to this day.

Saturday, May 9th — Rock under the Castle

Saturday evening kicks off with two open-air concerts:

• 5:00 PM: Julian & Jay — Acoustic duo from the region with rock, pop, and folk hits
• 8:00 PM: Rockzylla — Cover band with classic rock repertoire (Stones, Springsteen, Status Quo)

In the festival tent and at 15 international food stalls, you can find a wide culinary selection, from traditional currywurst to Indian fusion cuisine.

Sunday, May 10th — Family Day with Reenactment

Sunday is all about family and history:

• 10:00 AM: Ecumenical service in St. Johannes Church
• 1:00 PM: Castle tours of Weibertreu Castle ruins
• 2:00 PM: Theater performance — reenactment of the huckepack scene from 1140
• afternoon: Medieval games for children, sack races, obstacle courses, face painting
• Show demonstrations by the fire department, DRK (German Red Cross), and technical rescue services
• 5:00 PM: Philipp Lumpp — Singer-songwriter with German pop and cover hits

Weibertreu Castle — Weinsberg's Landmark

Weibertreu Castle has perched on a hill above Weinsberg since the 11th century. Today, it is an impressive ruin, accessible year-round, offering panoramic views over the Württemberg vineyards to the Heuchelberger Warte and the Heilbronn basin. The Grasiger Hag, the meadow below the castle, has been Weinsberg's festival grounds for generations and provides the ideal open-air backdrop — with a view of the castle ruins in the background.

Weinsberg — Wine Town with a Great History

Weinsberg, with just under 13,000 inhabitants, is located in the Heilbronn district, about 5 km east of Heilbronn. The town is famous for its wine — the State Viticulture School (founded in 1868) is one of the oldest wine schools in Germany — and for Justinus Kerner, the doctor-poet who worked here. The Weibertreufest combines this cultural depth with modern festival culture — legend, music, family. Around 3,000 visitors are expected for 2026.