Grand Parade
Families watch a procession of international folklore groups and local musicians
~10:30
Haguenau Hops Festival
Festival du Houblon de Haguenau
Haguenau, France
Aug 18 - 23, 2026Expected
Each August, the Alsatian town of Haguenau hosts the Festival du Houblon, an international folklore gathering named for the hops grown in its fields. Dance and music groups from around the world fill the town with color and rhythm, sharing their traditions in one of France's leading folklore festivals.
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Opening Ceremony (Bal "Autour du Monde")
Spectators join the global parade & dance to launch the week-long event
~16:45
Where it happens
Haguenau, Alsace (Bas-Rhin), France
Haguenau, France
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Dress for the setting
Comfortable summer clothing
Read the local rhythm
None special; an inclusive cultural exchange event
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Haguenau Hops Festival
Festival du Houblon de Haguenau
Haguenau, France
Each August, the Alsatian town of Haguenau hosts the Festival du Houblon, an international folklore gathering named for the hops grown in its fields. Dance and music groups from around the world fill the town with color and rhythm, sharing their traditions in one of France's leading folklore festivals.
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Aug 18 - 23, 2026Expected dates
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About Haguenau Hops Festival
Founded in the mid-20th century, this festival celebrates Haguenau’s hop-growing heritage (Houblon is French for hops). Communities partner with world folk ensembles to foster cultural exchange. Though it attracts tourists, each edition reinforces Haguenau's identity as a crossroads of folk traditions.
None special; an inclusive cultural exchange event
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
Avoid filming or photographing moments that feel private, sacred, or restricted.
Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
Founded in the mid-20th century, this festival celebrates Haguenau’s hop-growing heritage (Houblon is French for hops). Communities partner with world folk ensembles to foster cultural exchange. Though it attracts tourists, each edition reinforces Haguenau's identity as a crossroads of folk traditions.
Key moments to know
~10:30Expected
Grand Parade
Families watch a procession of international folklore groups and local musicians
~16:45Expected
Opening Ceremony (Bal "Autour du Monde")
Spectators join the global parade & dance to launch the week-long event
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
Comfortable summer clothing
Read the local rhythm
None special; an inclusive cultural exchange event
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Aug 18 - 23, 2026
Estimated
City / Area
Haguenau
Alsace (Bas-Rhin)
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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