Bad Dürkheim's sausage market begins with a concert on Ludwigsplatz

The Bad Dürkheim sausage market begins with a concert on Ludwigsplatz on Friday (5 p.m.) with hundreds of thousands of visitors until September 21st. After the ceremonial procession of the showmen and winemakers, the historical opening spectacle and the traditional tapping of the barrel are planned at the graduation building (6 p.m.).

The Palatinate spectacle with more than 600,000 visitors every year is considered the largest wine festival in the world. At the start, Prime Minister Gordon Schnieder (CDU) is expected to give a welcoming speech. The folk festival lasts until September 15th and, after a break, again from September 18th to 21st.

The celebration has its origins in the 12th century, when winegrowers and farmers offered their products to pilgrims. They travel every year in September for the pilgrimage. This year the festival is celebrating its 610th edition. Hundreds of wines and sparkling wines from Bad Dürkheim vineyards and wine cellars are the focus.