For its 636th edition, 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.

Festival Schedule

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 p.m. to 6 p.m.: 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 through the Grand’Rue and entertainment by Cirquanium.

Sunday, September 6

9:00 a.m.: The Vogesia Municipal Band wakes up the Ménétriers.
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 stalls in the Grand Bailli courtyard and at the Jardin de Ville.
2:30 p.m.: Grand historical procession “The Pied Piper of Ribeauvillé,” starting from Place de la République.
After the procession: 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 site, departing from Place de la Sinne, with the participation of the Vogesia Municipal Band.