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Wine festival in Groß-Umstadt: Celebrate Hesse's wine tradition!
Experience the wine festival in Groß-Umstadt: tradition, wine and culture on the third weekend in September in picturesque Hesse.
Wine festival in Groß-Umstadt: Celebrate Hesse's wine tradition!
Groß-Umstadt, a charming town in the Darmstadt-Dieburg district, has once again been transformed into a cheerful festival area this year. As fr.de reports, the city celebrated its traditional wine festival on the third weekend in September. With around 22,000 inhabitants, Groß-Umstadt is known not only for its beautiful half-timbered houses and five castles, but also for a wine culture that dates back to 775 AD. It's no wonder that the city is affectionately nicknamed "Little Portugal", with a corresponding flair that immediately captivates visitors.
The wine festival, which was officially opened by Mayor René Kirch on Friday evening at 9 p.m., began on Frisch und Fröhlich with an encouraging reception from the twin cities. The numerous visitors were invited to enjoy the variety of wines presented at the over 85 wine stands. The children's wine festival in the garden of the Protestant town church also ensured a great atmosphere while the little guests roamed around between fun and games.
A feast for the senses and the community
People gathered on the market square, which features cobblestones and an old four-tube fountain, to listen to live music and enjoy the special atmosphere. In addition to traditional wine tastings, there were also exciting offers around the festival grounds. These include rides and stalls that are positioned between Kappes Gardens, Stadthalle and Darmstadt Castle. The agricultural traditions were perfectly complemented by the Umstadt farmers' market, which took place a week before the wine festival.
The festive coronation evening on Saturday, when the reigning wine rulers were celebrated, was particularly moving. This is a highlight of the festival, symbolizing the combination of tradition and community spirit. The big parade on Sunday was the crowning conclusion of the wine festival and captivated many onlookers.
The diverse wine selection
The wine festival in Groß-Umstadt is not only a place for gatherings, but also a showcase for the local winemakers. According to gross-umstadt.de, you can only taste it in the special Winzerfest glass, a small purchase that directly benefits local wineries, clubs and volunteer groups. Visitors are warmly invited to discover the diversity of Hessian wines and thus support regional winemakers and direct marketers.
The view beyond the city also shows Hesse's wine traditions, which have grown in recent decades. The upcoming Darmstadt Wine Festival, which will be celebrated on the first weekend of September in 2025, shows how vibrant the region's wine culture is, with over 30 stands showcasing wines from various Hessian growing regions, as reported by [hessen-tourismus.de](https://www.hessen-tourismus.de/essen-trinken/ Feierglückes-hessen/wein-und-winzerfeste) will be experienced.
With a wine trail that informs visitors about the local grape varieties and traditional wine cultivation, and with the beautiful backdrop of the historic market square, the wine festival remains a highlight in the city's cultural calendar. A festival that the city of Groß-Umstadt and its people are proud of.