Pfifferdaj : the fiddlers' festival

For its 636th edition, the Pfifferdaj presents “The Pied Piper of Ribeauvillé,” an original production inspired by the famous legend of Hamelin. For three days, the medieval town comes alive with marching bands, street performances, activities, a medieval market, and the grand historical parade that has made Alsace’s oldest festival famous.

Program of festivities.
Friday, August 28, through Sunday, September 13
Funfair at the Jardin de Ville. Illumination of the Three Castles.

Saturday, September 5
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Medieval market in the courtyard of the Médiathèque. 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM: street entertainment by marching bands. Starting at 7:00 PM: dance and food service under the big top at the Jardin de Ville. 8:30 PM: torchlight procession (departing from Place de la République toward the Jardin de Ville). In the evening: marching bands parading and Cirquanium performances on the Grand’Rue.

Sunday, September 6
9:00 a.m.: “Reveil des Ménétriers” performed by the Vogesia Municipal Band. Starting at 10:00 a.m.: marching bands parade through the Grand’Rue and the town squares. 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.: medieval market. Starting at 11:00 a.m.: food stands in the Grand Bailli courtyard and at the Jardin de Ville. 2:30 p.m.: Grand historical parade “The Pied Piper of Ribeauvillé,” starting from Place de la République. Following the parade: the traditional wine fountain, dance, and food under the big top.

Monday, September 7
Starting at 5:00 p.m., Place de l’Hôtel de Ville: Musical serenade by the Vogesia Municipal Band. Announcement of the parade rankings and presentation of certificates. Presentation of the traditional gingerbread to the City’s Mayor.

Sunday, September 13
9:00 a.m.: Procession to the Notre-Dame de Dusenbach pilgrimage, starting from Place de la Sinne, featuring the Vogesia Municipal Band.
















Campers may park at the 3 Châteaux campground during the Fête des Ménétriers.