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 Molsheim Grape Festival returns for its 2026 edition from Friday, October 9th to Sunday, October 11th, as announced by the City in the August 2026 municipal bulletin. Three days dedicated to the Grand Cru Bruderthal: a tasting evening on Friday, the election of the Grape Queen and Bacchus on Saturday, and the weighing of the Queen, an autumn market, a parade, and open cellar tours on Sunday. The hour-by-hour schedule has not yet been released.
2026 Edition: October 9th to 11th
The City of Molsheim has announced the Grape Festival for October 9, 10, and 11, 2026, in the "Upcoming Events" section of the August 2026 "Molsheim Infos" bulletin. The festival maintains its traditional second weekend of October slot, as listed on the "Major Events" page of the municipal website.
The event is organized by the Molsheim Festival Committee, reachable at [email protected] or 06 81 82 37 64. All festivities take place in the historic center and at the Hôtel de la Monnaie; on Sunday, local winemakers open their doors and cellars to the public.
As of mid-August 2026, neither the City nor the Molsheim-Mutzig Tourist Office has published the schedule online. In both 2024 and 2025, the program appeared on the cover of the October issue of "Molsheim Infos"; the 2025 edition was published on September 25th.
Highlights Molsheim Wine Fest 2026
- Weighing of the Grape Queen, who receives her weight in wine from Molsheim winemakers — Sunday
- Election evening for the Grape Queen and Bacchus — Saturday
- Open doors and cellar tours at local wineries — Sunday
Programme Molsheim Wine Fest 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026
- Themed tasting evening
Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Election evening for the Grape Queen and Bacchus
- Entertainment
Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Weighing of the Grape Queen
- Autumn market
- Parade
- Fruit and vegetable exhibitions
- Entertainment
- Open doors and cellar tours at local wineries
Ongoing
- Flea market in the city streets: the town hall notes that a flea market has been held alongside the grape festival for several years.
This day-by-day schedule is provided by the Molsheim-Mutzig Tourist Office. It does not include specific times or band names, and the detailed 2026 program (opening hours, groups, exhibitions, menus, prices) has not yet been released. As in 2024 and 2025, the City is expected to publish it on the cover of the October issue of its "Molsheim Infos" bulletin; the 2025 version was released on September 25th.
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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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