Fête du Raisin de Molsheim
Three days celebrating the Grand Cru Bruderthal, from the tasting evening to the weighing of the Grape Queen
2026
About Molsheim Wine Fest
Molsheim Wine Fest — edition 2026
The 66th Grape Festival brings the center of Molsheim to life from Friday, October 9, to Sunday, October 11. Highlights include the "Unlikely Wines" tasting evening, the Harvest Ball and election of the Grape Queen on Saturday, followed by the weighing of the Queen, vintage tractors, a tea dance, a concert by Nico Names, and a street market on Sunday.
66th Edition: October 9–11, 2026
The City of Molsheim and the Festival Committee have released the program for the 66th Grape Festival in the municipal agenda and on the cover of the "Molsheim Infos" bulletin for October 2026. The festivities take place around the Hôtel de la Monnaie (Caveaux Bugatti and Coulaux, Salle Manderscheidt), Espace Saint-Joseph, the Église des Jésuites, and the streets of the town center.
On Sunday, the city center will be closed to vehicles until 9:00 PM for the market. For information and tasting evening reservations, please contact: [email protected].
Highlights Molsheim Wine Fest 2026
- "Unlikely Wines" tasting evening — Friday, October 9, Espace Saint-Joseph
- Harvest Ball and election of the Grape Queen with the Rosy Star orchestra — Saturday, October 10
- Weighing of the Queen and vintage tractor exhibition — Sunday, October 11 from 11:30 AM
- Tea dance (Marley Brown) and concert by Nico Names — Sunday, October 11
- Autumn sidewalk sale, flea market, and open cellars — Sunday, October 11
Programme Molsheim Wine Fest 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026
- 8:00 PM — "Unlikely Wines" tasting evening with live music · Espace Saint-Joseph, 10 rue du Maréchal Foch · €20, limited capacity, reservations required at [email protected]
Saturday, October 10, 2026
- 2:00 PM–7:00 PM — Exhibition of fruits, vegetables, honey, and mushrooms · Caveaux Bugatti and Coulaux, Hôtel de la Monnaie
- From 8:00 PM — Harvest Ball and election of the Grape Queen with the Rosy Star orchestra · Salle Manderscheidt, Hôtel de la Monnaie · Light refreshments: ham and salad plate, €12, reservations available via HelloAsso
Sunday, October 11, 2026
- From 8:00 AM — Autumn sidewalk sale, flea market, and folk entertainment · City streets (book your spot via the Lions Club Molsheim Vallée de la Bruche on HelloAsso)
- 10:00 AM — Mass with blessing of the fruits and vegetables · Église des Jésuites
- 10:00 AM–7:00 PM — Exhibition of fruits, vegetables, honey, and mushrooms · Caveaux Bugatti and Coulaux, Hôtel de la Monnaie · Free admission
- From 11:30 AM — Weighing of the Queen, vintage tractor exhibition, and aperitif concert · Place de la Monnaie
- From 12:00 PM — Choucroute lunch (garnished sauerkraut, dessert, coffee), €18, reservations via HelloAsso · Salle Manderscheidt, Hôtel de la Monnaie
- From 2:00 PM — Tea dance with the Marley Brown orchestra · Hôtel de la Monnaie
- 4:30 PM — Concert by Nico Names, Alsatian schlager singer · Place de la Monnaie
- Ongoing — Open cellars: Cave Heitz (lunch on-site at noon by reservation, flammekueche in the evening); Cave Kaes / Auberge Vigneronne d'R Winschnutzer (baeckeoffe, flammekueche, bouchées à la reine, spaetzle, fries and sausages, no reservation required)
Traffic: The city center is closed to all vehicles until 9:00 PM on Sunday; parking is prohibited from 2:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and traffic is prohibited from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Program published by the City of Molsheim and the Festival Committee (Molsheim Infos bulletin, October 2026). Entertainment is free; meals, the tasting evening, and flea market spots require payment.
Prices Molsheim Wine Fest 2026
Practical information — Molsheim Wine Fest
Practical Information
Location
Historic center of Molsheim, around the Hôtel de la Monnaie, rue de la Monnaie, 67120 Molsheim.
Access
By car: Molsheim is located 25 km west of Strasbourg, accessible via the A352 then the D422. Free parking on the outskirts of the city center.
By train: Molsheim station served by TER trains from Strasbourg (20 minutes). The historic center is a 10-minute walk from the station.
Dates
The festival is traditionally held on the second weekend of October (Friday to Sunday).
Prices
Free admission. Tastings are paid on site.
Food & Drink
Alsatian food stalls: tarte flambée, choucroute, sausages, pastries. Bar with Bruderthal wines, crémants, and grape juice.
Contact
Comité des Fêtes de Molsheim
Tel: 06 81 82 37 64
Email: [email protected]
The Molsheim Wine Festival: A Living Wine Heritage
Nestled at the foot of the Vosges mountains, Molsheim is a historic city of character, known for its Renaissance heritage, its Jesuit church, and above all its Grand Cru Bruderthal vineyard. Each autumn, the city celebrates its wine traditions with the Wine Festival, a popular and friendly event that attracts lovers of Alsatian wine.
The Grand Cru Bruderthal in the Spotlight
Bruderthal, whose name means "Brothers' Valley" in reference to the Carthusians who cultivated vines as early as the Middle Ages, benefits from an ideal southeast exposure and a marly soil conducive to the expression of great wines. The noble grape varieties — Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris — develop remarkable aromatic richness and minerality here. The festival is the perfect opportunity to taste them directly from the winemakers.
The Weighing of the Grape Queen
An emblematic highlight of the festival, the Weighing of the Grape Queen is a centuries-old tradition: the elected Queen is weighed in front of the Hôtel de la Monnaie, and the winemakers offer her her weight in wine. This joyous ceremony, followed by a reception, kicks off a Sunday of festivities in the city's medieval streets.
Entertainment and Gastronomy
The Molsheim Wine Festival offers a rich program of entertainment:
- Guided tastings with the winemakers of Bruderthal
- Producers' market and Alsatian specialties: tarte flambée, choucroute, pretzels
- Musical entertainment with orchestras and folk groups
- Exhibition of autumn fruits, vegetables, and mushrooms
- Tea dance and popular ball
An Exceptional Historic Setting
The festivities take place around the Hôtel de la Monnaie, a jewel of Alsatian Renaissance architecture, and in the picturesque streets of the historic center. This unique setting gives the festival a special atmosphere, blending history, heritage, and conviviality.
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