Anniversary celebration soars at Frank's Grand Wine Festival, their most prominent event, eschewing fireworks in favor of a unique spectacle
The 75th Franconian Wine Festival in Volkach, Germany, is set to take place from August 15 to 19, 2025. This annual event, renowned as the largest wine festival in Franconia, promises a unique festival atmosphere under old trees and a variety of activities for all ages.
The festival commences on Friday morning at 11:00 with the popular wine breakfast. Visitors can look forward to sampling over 60 different Franconian wines from the Volkacher Main loop region throughout the five-day event.
On Sunday, the festival operation starts at 11:00. The symphonic wind orchestra Volkach performs from 14:00 to 17:30, followed by a Franconian brass music breakfast from 11:00 to 13:00. Sunday's festivities culminate with a performance by the party band Frankenbengel from 19:00 to 1:00.
Moving onto Monday, the festival operation starts at 14:00. A children and family afternoon with discounted ride prices is available from 14:00 to 18:00. For the younger ones, a children's magic show and interactive adventure show "Pirate Treasure" takes place from 14:15 to 15:00, and a children's parade starts at 13:45 (Meeting point at the school bus parking lot (Jahnstraße) at 13:00). The day concludes with the festival finale featuring the Stimmungsband Bayernmafia from 19:00 to 0:30.
Saturday's festival operation starts at 14:00, and the city band Volkach performs from 14:00 to 17:30. The evening is filled with the beats of party band Frankenbengel from 19:00 to 1:00.
Throughout the festival, visitors can enjoy numerous culinary specialties, guided vineyard tours, and a varied music program over five days. The festival grounds, located in Volkach, also offer face painting and other activities from 15:00 to 18:00 on Monday.
In the anniversary year, the festival will not have fireworks but will feature a new "Luminous Magic" for a festive atmosphere at 22:30 on Monday on the wine festival grounds. The 75th Franconian Wine Festival traditionally attracts around 50,000 to 60,000 visitors each year, making it a must-visit event in Franconia.
For the exact activities and performances planned, we recommend checking the official Volkach tourism website or contacting the Volkach event organizers closer to the festival dates. We hope this gives you a taste of what to expect at the 75th Franconian Wine Festival in Volkach, Germany!
At the festival, visitors can savor an array of Franconian culinary specialties, which are part of the Food-and-Drink aspect of the lifestyle. Additionally, home-and-garden activities, such as the face painting and interactive shows, are available on the festival grounds for families to enjoy.
