JAGERHAUS To Attend Filderkraut Fest – The 2024 Sauerkraut Festival in Germany!

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany –– JAGERHAUS, a leading innovator in the sauerkraut industry, is excited to announce its participation in the renowned Filderkraut Fest. This annual event, a beloved tradition celebrating Germany’s rich sauerkraut heritage, will take place the third weekend of October and promises to be a cabbage-filled extravaganza.

Filderkraut Fest – Celebrating Sauerkraut in Germany

The Filderkraut Fest is a time-honored celebration held in various parts of Germany to honor the nation’s love for sauerkraut, a staple side dish made from fermented shredded cabbage. Typically held in the fall, the festival features a variety of activities including sauerkraut-making demonstrations, traditional music, and an abundance of sauerkraut-based dishes to sample. Popular attractions include sauerkraut-eating contests, where attendees can showcase their passion and appetite for this iconic dish.

Honoring the Historic Pointed Cabbage

The festival’s highlight is the pointed cabbage, or Filderkraut. Known for its tender leaves and slightly sweet flavor, making it particularly well-suited for sauerkraut. This unique cabbage variety has a storied history, with monks in Denkendorf, near Stuttgart, cultivating it over 500 years ago. Today, the Filderkraut Fest honors this conical crop with a multitude of festivities. Including the crowning of a cabbage king and queen, cabbage-balancing competitions, and themed decorations like trash cans resembling giant pointed cabbages.

Food Highlights

Visitors to the festival can indulge in a range of culinary delights such as cabbage pizza, kuchen (quiche-like cakes), tarts, and stuffed cabbage leaves. A fan favorite is Filderkraut mit Schupfnudeln, a hearty noodle dish mixed with cooked, fermented cabbage and bacon. For those wishing to bring a piece of the festival home, there are opportunities to purchase whole, canned, or shredded-to-order cabbages.

Upcoming Highlights

The 2023 Filderkraut Fest was a resounding success, attracting thousands of visitors from around the world. The 2024 edition, scheduled for October 18-20 in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, just outside of Stuttgart, is expected to be even grander. The festival will include:

• Sauerkraut-making demonstrations by experts
• Traditional German music and dance performances
• A wide array of sauerkraut-based dishes to taste
• Sauerkraut-eating contests
• Cabbage king and queen coronation
• Cabbage-balancing competitions
• Special themed decorations and activities

“We are honored to participate in the Filderkraut Fest and celebrate Germany’s sauerkraut heritage with fellow enthusiasts,” said Wolfram Juretzek, spokesperson for JAGERHAUS. “Our team looks forward to sharing our passion for sauerkraut and connecting with attendees from around the world.”

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About JAGERHAUS

JAGERHAUS is a leading innovator in the industry, dedicated to producing high-quality, flavorful sauerkraut products. With a commitment to tradition and innovation. JAGERHAUS continues to push the boundaries of sauerkraut production, offering unique and delicious options for sauerkraut lovers worldwide.