Weinkerwe St. Martin
Midsummer wine festival in the picturesque wine village on the Südliche Weinstraße
About Weinkerwe St. Martin
Sankt Martin and its Wine Culture
Sankt Martin lies at the foot of the Palatinate Forest, nestled between steep slopes, castle ruins, and the Klosterberg. The municipality is one of the most visited wine-growing villages in the Palatinate, combining medieval half-timbered architecture, excellent gastronomy, and renowned wineries. The Weinkerwe is the major summer festival here, jointly organized by local vintners and associations, traditionally held on the last weekend of July.
Opening at the Alte Kellerei
The festival kicks off on Friday evening with the opening ceremony at the Alte Kellerei. With the first glass of wine (Schoppen) and a brief welcome, the four-day festival begins. In the following hours, the courtyards of the wineries fill up, the alleys become a promenade, and bands from the region play on several small stages. The close, historic architecture creates an atmosphere that goes beyond the standard festival tent ambiance.
Palatinate Specialties and Schoppen Culture
Culinary-wise, the Weinkerwe showcases the full spectrum of Palatinate cuisine. Wood-fired Flammkuchen, Saumagen with sauerkraut, Leberknödel, Bratwurst, and Dampfnudeln are just as much a part of it as the vegetarian options like cheese platters, pretzels, and salads. The vintners also serve their own wines: Riesling from slate soils, Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder, Dornfelder, and of course, the obligatory Weinschorle, considered the national drink in the Palatinate.
Music and Regional Meeting Point
Cover bands, acoustic duos, and dialect bands provide musical entertainment on all four days. The event is not intended as a pure concert festival but as a convivial village celebration where socializing, tasting, and conversation with the wine-growing families are the focus. Visitors come from all over the Vorderpfalz, Alsace, and the Rhine-Neckar region.
Weinkerwe St. Martin — edition 2026
Four days of Weinkerwe in one of the most beautiful wine villages in the Palatinate: Sankt Martin opens the Alte Kellerei, the courtyards of the wineries, and the alleys around the parish church to thousands of guests. The opening on Friday evening at the Alte Kellerei marks the starting signal, followed by three more festival days with stage program and continuous wine service.
Program Outline 2026
The detailed program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in early summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years with an opening evening on Friday, full festival operation on Saturday and Sunday, and the traditional Kerwemontag (festival Monday) as a convivial conclusion.
Programme Weinkerwe St. Martin 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026
- From 7 PM: Festive opening at the Alte Kellerei
- Opening wine service by the Sankt Martin vintners
- Live music in the courtyards until late evening
Saturday, August 1, 2026
- All-day festival operation in the village center
- Wine service by participating wineries
- Palatinate specialties: Flammkuchen, Saumagen, Bratwurst, Leberknödel
- Several stages with cover bands and acoustic duos in the evening
Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Musical brunch from late morning
- Family afternoon with a cozy get-together
- Evening program in the courtyards
Monday, August 3, 2026
- Traditional Kerwemontag with closing program
- Last day of wine service in the courtyards
The complete stage and band program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in early summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years.
Highlights Weinkerwe St. Martin 2026
- Opening on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 7 PM at the Alte Kellerei
- Four festival days with Palatinate wine, live music, and regional cuisine
- Atmospheric courtyards in the historic village center
- Sankt Martin vintners with their current vintages
Prices Weinkerwe St. Martin 2026
Practical information — Weinkerwe St. Martin
Location
Village center of Sankt Martin, Alte Kellerei, and surrounding courtyards and alleys, 67487 Sankt Martin.
Admission
Admission is free. Payment is exclusively for wine, food, and drinks from participating vintners and associations. Deposit cups are usually used.
Getting There
By car via the A65 (exit Edenkoben or Landau-Nord), then via Maikammer to Sankt Martin. Parking in designated areas on the outskirts of the village, as the center is largely closed during the Kerwe. By public transport to Edenkoben train station, then by bus or the Weinstraßen-Express.
Notes
Increased visitor numbers are expected on festival days, especially on Saturday evening. Those who wish to taste undisturbed should best come on Friday evening or Sunday lunchtime.
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