Autumn festival in Rockenhausen: Paid Monday evening causes excitement!
In the Donnersberg district there is discussion about admission prices for the autumn festival. The event will take place from September 12th to 15th in Rockenhausen.

Autumn festival in Rockenhausen: Paid Monday evening causes excitement!
In Rockenhausen the financing of the...North Palatinate Autumn Festivaldiscussed, which is scheduled to take place from September 12th to 15th, 2025. This year there could be a change in the entry system for Monday evenings. The Budget Consolidation Committee notes that the income from city festivals could be used significantly to stabilize the city budget. These discussions were initiated by city mayor Michael Vettermann (FDP), who emphasizes that intensive debates are already taking place in the background. A decision about a possible entrance fee on Monday evening of the autumn festival should be made soon so as not to surprise visitors at short notice.
The focus is particularly on the already traditional program items of the festival, which is celebrated under the motto “The art, the wine, the festival and so on…”. The Rhine Palatinate reports on the considerations of increasing stand fees and admission prices in order to overcome the financial challenges. A marquee party on Saturday evening has already been secured and entry will cost 12 euros.
Castle park as a festival site
The autumn festival will take place as usualRockenhausen Castle Parkinstead, known for its quiet atmosphere and small tents. Here Anna Grasshof offers exquisiteWesbach winesand selected Nahe wines, while the wine village tempts with a fine selection of wines, spritzers and cocktails. This creates an enjoyable ambience for visitors that underlines the special character of the festival. Sunday is particularly varied when a traditional lunch is served in the festival tent before the big parade.
Visitors can look forward to a rich entertainment program. On Saturday, the band "Filsbacher The Rockenhausen website emphasizes that businesses and companies also put together their tables for this sociable holiday and invite visitors to socialize at their wine stands.
Traditions and expectations
Preparations for the autumn festival are in full swing and anticipation for the festival is increasing. Monday evening is traditionally celebrated with a lunch that includes liver dumplings and musical entertainment by the Rockenhausen singing club band. The atmosphere of the festival reflects not only the traditions of Thanksgiving that allude to regional festivals, but also the community and contemplation associated with such celebrations. Wonder German points out that similar festivals with deep-rooted customs are celebrated throughout German-speaking countries, which also express love for nature and gratitude for the harvest.
It seems that the North Palatinate Autumn Festival could bring some changes this year. The anticipation for the 76th festival will be great, while the citizens of Rockenhausen are eagerly awaiting the decisions on ticket pricing policy. We're excited to see what fall will bring!