Fête du Vin et Herbstmarkt de Ranspach-le-Haut

An autumn market rooted in tradition

The Herbstmarkt of Ranspach-le-Haut is one of the most anticipated events of the back-to-school season in the Sundgau, this region of southern Alsace renowned for its green hills and picturesque villages. For over thirty editions, the firefighters of Ranspach-le-Haut-Knoeringue, with the support of local associations, have organized this festive weekend celebrating local produce, crafts, and Alsatian conviviality.

Saturday's Beer Festival Evening

The weekend kicks off on Saturday evening with the Beer Festival Evening, held at the Ranspach-le-Haut fire station. In a festive and warm atmosphere, guests can enjoy regional beers accompanied by wood-fired tarte flambées and other Alsatian specialties. A DJ or a band provides entertainment for a dancing evening that brings together residents from surrounding villages.

Sunday's Autumn Market

On Sunday, from 9 am to 7 pm, the streets of Ranspach-le-Haut transform into a large market of producers and artisans. Visitors can discover a generous offering of local products: Alsace wines, seasonal fruits and vegetables, cured meats, cheeses, lard, honey, as well as the latest creations from local artisanal businesses specializing in construction, renovation, and decoration. A flea market usually complements the Sunday activities.

Food and Conviviality

The refreshment stands and food stalls, run by village associations, offer traditional dishes throughout Sunday: tarte flambées, grilled sausages, homemade cakes, and local drinks. The Herbstmarkt is above all a moment of sharing and reunion among neighbors, an event that strengthens social bonds and perpetuates the village traditions of the Sundgau.

Ranspach-le-Haut, a village in the Sundgau

Located in the Haut-Rhin Sundgau, between Mulhouse and Basel, Ranspach-le-Haut is a peaceful village of about 800 inhabitants. Its Herbstmarkt reflects the vitality of its associations and the residents' attachment to their traditions. The event is part of the autumn festival calendar in the Haut-Rhin, alongside numerous wine festivals and producer markets that mark the grape harvest season.