Eguisheim Winegrowers' Festival
The oldest wine festival in Alsace in one of the most beautiful villages in France
About Winegrowers' Festival
The oldest wine festival in Alsace
Since 1960, Eguisheim has celebrated its winegrowers and terroirs every year during a festival that has become emblematic of the Alsatian vineyard. The Eguisheim Winegrowers' Festival is the oldest wine festival in Alsace, and its 64th edition in 2026 testifies to the vitality of this uninterrupted tradition. Eguisheim, the cradle of the Alsatian vineyard and the birthplace of Pope Leo IX, offers an exceptional setting with its unique circular layout, colorful half-timbered houses, and perfectly preserved medieval ramparts.
A village that transforms into an open-air wine cellar
The festival's concept is unique: on Saturday afternoon, the village gates close, and Eguisheim transforms into a huge open-air tasting cellar. Winegrowers open their courtyards and cellars to visitors, offering tastings of their finest vintages: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and the prestigious Grands Crus Eichberg and Pfersigberg. It's a rare opportunity to meet the winegrowers in their living environment and discover the secrets of their terroirs.
Folklore, music, and entertainment
The festival is not limited to wine tasting. Throughout the weekend, the village comes alive with Alsatian folk shows, concerts by orchestras in the squares and courtyards, demonstrations of traditional crafts, and popular dances. On Saturday evening, the lantern-lit ball in the illuminated alleys is one of the most magical moments of the festival. On Sunday, visitors can stroll among the stalls of artisans and artists exhibiting along the ramparts.
Alsatian gastronomy and terroir
Alsatian gastronomy is in the spotlight with numerous food stalls offering regional specialties: tarte flambée, choucroute, baeckeoffe, pretzels, kougelhopf, and other local delicacies. More than 60 artisans and artists exhibit along the medieval ramparts, offering original creations inspired by Alsace and its traditions.
An exceptional village
Eguisheim is listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in France and was voted "France's Favorite Village" in 2013. Its unique concentric layout, inherited from the medieval fortress of the Counts of Eguisheim, creates a labyrinth of picturesque alleys lined with flowery half-timbered houses and Renaissance fountains. This exceptional heritage, enhanced by the lights and decorations of the festival, provides an incomparable setting for this celebration of vine and wine.
Winegrowers' Festival — edition 2026
The 64th Eguisheim Winegrowers' Festival will take place on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, 2026, in the heart of the village, classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Wineries and winegrowers' courtyards open their doors for tastings of the grand crus Eichberg and Pfersigberg, accompanied by folklore, music, crafts, and Alsatian gastronomy.
64th Eguisheim Winegrowers' Festival
An emblematic wine event in Alsace, the Eguisheim Winegrowers' Festival returns for its 64th edition on August 29 and 30, 2026. For a weekend, the medieval village closes its doors to welcome visitors into the winegrowers' courtyards and cellars, transformed into places of tasting and conviviality.
Saturday, August 29
Festivities begin at 3 PM with the closing of the village gates and the opening of the cellars. The official opening takes place at 6 PM. The evening continues until 1:30 AM, enlivened by concerts and the traditional ball under the lanterns.
Sunday, August 30
From 10 AM to 5 PM, the atmosphere is more family-oriented. The highlight is the grand folk parade at 3 PM, gathering about twenty groups of traditional Alsatian dances and music, led by the wine queen and her attendants.
Throughout the weekend: tastings of Eguisheim wines and its grand crus, craft exhibitions along the ramparts, Alsatian gastronomic specialties, and folk entertainment in costumes.
Programme Winegrowers' Festival 2026
Saturday, August 29, 2026 (3 PM – 1:30 AM)
- 3:00 PM — Closing of the village gates and opening of the wineries and winegrowers' courtyards
- 6:00 PM — Official opening of the festival
- Evening — Concerts, folk entertainment, and ball under the lanterns until 1:30 AM
Sunday, August 30, 2026 (10 AM – 5 PM)
- 10:00 AM — Mass in Saints-Pierre-et-Paul Church, followed by the opening of activities
- 3:00 PM — Grand folk parade with about twenty groups of traditional dances and music, led by the wine queen
- All day — Wineries open, tastings, crafts, Alsatian gastronomy
Throughout the weekend: guided tastings of grand crus Eichberg and Pfersigberg (by reservation).
Highlights Winegrowers' Festival 2026
- Sunday afternoon folk parade (about twenty traditional groups)
- Tastings in the wineries and winegrowers' courtyards of Eguisheim
- Grand crus Eichberg and Pfersigberg
- Ball and concerts under the lanterns on Saturday evening
- Medieval village classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France
Prices Winegrowers' Festival 2026
Practical information — Winegrowers' Festival
Access
Eguisheim is located 5 km south of Colmar, on the Alsace Wine Route.
- By car: From Colmar, follow the D83 then the D14 towards Eguisheim (10 min). Free parking is signposted on the outskirts of the village.
- By public transport: Bus line from Colmar train station.
Opening Hours
Saturday: opens at 3 PM, village gates close and admission fee applies, festivities until 1 AM. Sunday: from 9:30 AM (or 10 AM) to 5 PM, reduced rate.
Prices
Admission fee applies on Saturday afternoon and Sunday (reduced rate on Sunday). The tasting glass is included in the admission price.
Contact
- Address: 21 Grand'Rue, 68420 Eguisheim
- Phone: 03 89 41 21 78
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Village d'Eguisheim
21 Grand'Rue, Eguisheim, 68420 Eguisheim