Borbergfest with Kirchberg Classics — Oldtimer Meet

The Borbergfest is the traditional summer town festival of the Hunsrück town of Kirchberg, held annually from early to mid-June. Its name derives from the Borberg, a hill on the edge of Kirchberg's old town, near which the festival grounds are located. For decades, the Borbergfest has been the social highlight of the year in the Kirchberg administrative district, combining a classic folk festival with the renowned Kirchberg Classics oldtimer meet.

The Kirchberg Classics has developed over the years into one of the largest oldtimer meets in the Hunsrück. On Saturday, June 13th, 2026, starting at 8 AM, over 700 historic vehicles will gather on the festival grounds — a remarkable density for a small town. The selection ranges from pre-war classics and 'Wirtschaftswunder' icons to youngtimers from the 1980s and 1990s. Historic mopeds and motorcycles also form a focal point, distinguishing the event from many other oldtimer meets.

Among the highlights of the moped scene are models from East German brands Simson and MZ, West German classics like NSU and Zündapp, as well as Italian mopeds from brands like Vespa and Piaggio. For motorcycles, the spectrum ranges from BMW R models to Triumph and Norton, as well as Japanese classics like Honda CB and Kawasaki Z. The mix of two- and four-wheeled classics makes the meet interesting for enthusiasts of all categories.

The oldtimer meet on Saturday is accompanied by festival ground entertainment with a stage program, food stalls, live music, and children's activities. In the festival tent, evening dance events with regional bands take place; the program typically ranges from rock and pop to Rhenish dialect music and Hunsrück folk.

Sunday, June 14th, 2026, is the traditional Family Day. The program focuses on family activities: children's stage program, hands-on activities, play areas, parent-child activities, a morning pint with regional clubs, and an afternoon family coffee. Clubs from the Hunsrück region — sports, music, fire brigade, church communities — also contribute with their own programs.