Eguisheim 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.