Pfifferdaj - Festival of the Minstrels
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Edition 2025 — Pfifferdaj
The 635th edition of the Pfifferdaj was held on September 6 and 7, 2025, in Ribeauvillé on the theme "The Metamorphosis of Merlin." More than a thousand participants in medieval costumes paraded during the grand historical procession, accompanied by floats, brass bands, and street performances. The medieval market, the entertainment by the group Skadefryd, and the torchlight procession completed this festive weekend.
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635th Edition - The Metamorphosis of Merlin
The 2025 edition of the Pfifferdaj immersed visitors in the enchanted world of Merlin the Enchanter. The theme "The Metamorphosis of Merlin" inspired the floats and staging of the grand historical procession, transporting the audience into a world of magic and Arthurian legends.
The weekend began on Saturday with the medieval market in the courtyard of the media library and street entertainment by the group Skadefryd. The torchlight procession illuminated the streets of the old town in the evening. On Sunday, the grand historical procession brought together more than a thousand costumed participants, parading from 2:30 pm through the streets of Ribeauvillé.
Programme
2025 Program
Saturday, September 6
- 10 am-9 pm: Medieval market (media library courtyard)
- 11 am-6 pm: Street entertainment by Skadefryd
- 7 pm: Ball and catering under a marquee in the Town Garden
- 8:30 pm: Torchlight procession
Sunday, September 7
- 9 am: Awakening by the minstrels of the Harmonie Vogesia at the Tour des Bouchers
- 10 am-7 pm: Medieval market and musical entertainment
- 1:30 pm: Meeting of the Minstrels of Alsace
- 2:30 pm: Grand historical procession
Monday, September 8
- 5 pm: Musical serenade, announcement of rankings, and diploma ceremony
Highlights
2025 Highlights
- Theme: The Metamorphosis of Merlin
- Over 1,000 participants in medieval costumes
- Grand historical procession with floats, brass bands, and performances
- Medieval market and street entertainment throughout the weekend
- Torchlight procession on Saturday evening
Prices
From 5.00€ — 10.00€
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Where does it take place — Pfifferdaj
Centre historique de Ribeauvillé
Centre-ville, 68150 Ribeauvillé