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Kappeskerb and Wine Festival
November 1, 2024 - November 4, 2024
Join us for the final big festival of the year in the Rheingau! The Kappeskerb and Wine Festival in Eltville, one of the region’s oldest celebrations dating back to 1654, transforms the space between the train station and historic Electoral Castle into a lively vineyard, where delicious food, local wines, and festive fun await.
The Really Grape Details:
How to Get There:
- From Wiesbaden: Approximately 13 km by car
- From Frankfurt: Approximately 49 km by car
- From Heidelberg: Approximately 108 km by car
- From Stuttgart: Approximately 224 km by car
- From Kaiserslautern: Approximately 100 km by car
- Public transport: Trains and buses available from major cities
- By car: Parking available, though limited during peak times
- By bike: Scenic bike routes available
What’s Happening:
🍷 Wine and culinary delights – Enjoy various wines, Federweißer, mulled wine and hearty fall dishes from the local kitchen.
🎡 Funfair – Enjoy a lively funfair with rides and stalls for the young and young at heart in the parking lot in Weinhohle!
🎃 Halloween parade – Experience the exciting Halloween parade and the festive opening ceremony with the local wine kings on Friday evening.
🍂 Harvest parade – The highlight of the festival is the Rheingau winegrowers’ autumn parade, which winds its way through the charming streets of Eltville’s old town on Saturday at 3 pm.
🎶 Live music – live concerts take place throughout the festival.
🎨 Artisan market – Browse for unique handmade products at the artisan market in the castle.
🎆 Grand finale fireworks – Celebrate the end of the festival with a brilliant fireworks display on Monday evening.
