The Frankfurt Apple Wine Festival is approaching. In August, the city will honor its national drink, also known as “Ebbelwoi,” with a 10-day festival.
In August, Frankfurt traditionally hosts several festivals. While the Mainfest has a fixed place in the city’s calendar at the beginning of the month and the Museumsufer attracts more than a million people to the city center at the end of August, there is a third highlight in between.
“The heart of local culture”, as visitfrankfurt.de describes it, apple wine, is celebrated for ten days. The apple wine festival attracts people from all over Germany who want to get to know the tradition and diversity of “Ebbelwoi”.
Background information
The Frankfurt Apple Wine Festival, known as the “Apfelwein Festival,” is a beloved annual event held in Frankfurt. This festival celebrates the region’s traditional beverage, apple wine (Apfelwein), which is a tangy, refreshing drink made from fermented apples. Held in August, the festival transforms the Roßmarkt square into a lively hub of activity, featuring numerous stalls where visitors can sample a variety of apple wines from local producers. The event also includes live music, traditional dance performances, and culinary delights that pair perfectly with the apple wine, such as Handkäse mit Musik (a type of cheese) and Grüne Soße (a green herb sauce).
This festival is not just about tasting apple wine; it’s a cultural experience that highlights Frankfurt’s rich heritage and community spirit. Visitors can learn about the history and production process of apple wine through interactive exhibits and workshops. The festive atmosphere, combined with the opportunity to enjoy local traditions and flavors, makes the Frankfurt Apple Wine Festival a must-visit for both locals and tourists. Whether you’re a connoisseur of apple wine or simply looking to enjoy a unique cultural event, the festival offers something for everyone.
When is the Apple Wine Festival 2024 in Frankfurt and where will it take place?
The Frankfurt Apple Wine Festival 2024 starts on Friday, August 9th, and ends on Sunday, August 18th. At the Roßmarkt at the Hauptwache, the event offers a diverse program in addition to the enjoyment of apple wine: lively live music, workshops that offer an insight into the art of apple wine production, and matching dishes – such as Handkäs’ or Frankfurter Grüne Soße.
The focus of the apple wine festival is, of course, Frankfurt’s national drink in all its variations. From pure spritzers to sparkling spritzers to innovative creations, visitors can discover the whole range. “Around the Roßmarkt, numerous market stalls invite you to browse. Here you can find everything from apple wine accessories to regional products and handcrafted goods,” the city continues.
Apple Wine Festival 2024: The complete live program and everything you need to know about getting there
In addition to drinking, eating and shopping, guests are also offered a daily stage program. After the opening on Friday, August 9, the Batschkapp evening will start with “Frankfort Special” and “Terrible Noises” from 7 p.m.
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 9 | 6-7pm | Opening |
| Friday, August 9 | 7-11pm | Batschkapp evening |
| Saturday, August 10 | 3.15pm-5pm | Too young to rust |
| Saturday, August 10 | 7.15pm-11pm | Key to kingdom |
| Sunday, August 11 | 13.15-16 hrs | Bergen-Enkheim Town Band |
| Sunday, August 11 | 6.15pm-10pm | Hi5 |
| Monday, August 12 | 6.15pm-10pm | Rabaz |
| Tuesday, August 13 | 6.15pm-10pm | Let the butterfly |
| Wednesday, August 14 | 6.15pm-10pm | The late guys |
| Thursday, August 15 | 6.15pm-10pm | Fayette |
| Friday, August 16 | 7.15pm-11pm | Eve’s Apple |
| Saturday, August 17 | 3.30-5pm | Football 2000 live – SGE Preview |
| Saturday, August 17 | 8.15pm-11pm | Silhouette dream |
| Sunday, August 18 | 13.15-16 hrs | Terstegen & Friends |
| Sunday, August 18 | 6.15pm-10pm | Jazzapple |
The best way for visitors to reach the Roßmarkt is by public transport. The Hauptwache station is easily accessible by subway, S-Bahn and tram lines. The following parking garages are available to drivers: Goetheplatz (Goetheplatz 2a), Hauptwache (Kornmarkt 10), Kaiserplatz (Bethmannstraße 50-54), Börse (Meisengasse), PalaisQuartier (Große Eschenheimer Str. 10).
These wineries will be represented at the Frankfurt Apple Wine Festival in 2024
- Apple Wine International UG
- Winery & Distillery Hofmann GmbH
- Heil Winery OHG
- Winery Wilhelm Höhl Hochstadt GmbH & Co. KG
- Gerhard Nöll Winery GmbH
- Winery Possmann GmbH & Co. KG
- Rapp’s Winery GmbH
- Kelterei Stier GmbH
- Trageser Winery GmbH & Co. KG
- Winery Walther GmbH
Frankfurt is celebrating the Mainfest 2024 with numerous stands, rides and live music. Afterwards, many concerts and other event highlights will take place in August.
