Kalenborner Zeltkirmes
Traditional marquee fair in Kalenborn with barrel tapping, king's procession, Malle party, and historical photo exhibition
About Zeltkirmes Kalenborn
Kalenborn — Village Community with its Own Fair Tradition
The municipality of Kalenborn is located in the southern part of the Neuwied district and belongs to the Linz am Rhein collective municipality. The community cultivates a strong club culture and celebrates its fair as the highlight of early summer. Unlike the large city fairs of Neuwied, Kalenborn sticks to the classic village fair format with a central festival tent and a manageable number of showmen.
Three Days, Three Moods
Friday focuses on a younger audience and a party atmosphere with barrel tapping, club competitions, and the 'Malle Party'. Saturday brings the traditional touch with the king's procession — during which the fair king and queen, or a club and the festival committee, process into the festival tent. Sunday is particularly aimed at families: church service, 'Frühschoppen' with the Kuhlen Musikanten, and a relaxed afternoon with cake.
Historical Photo Exhibition 2026
A special feature of the 2026 edition is the historical photo exhibition: Members of the village club and residents have gathered photos from several decades of village history, which will be shown in the festival tent. A contribution that strengthens the identity of the village community and particularly appeals to older generations.
Linzer Land — Rhine and Westerwald
The region around Linz am Rhein combines the romance of the Middle Rhine with the rural character of the Westerwald. The Kalenborner Zeltkirmes is one of the village festivals that keep this culture alive and attract visitors from neighboring Asbach, Vettelschoß, Linz, and the Asbacher Land.
Zeltkirmes Kalenborn — edition 2026
The Kalenborn Festival Committee organizes the fair with the support of local clubs. The festival tent will be set up on the central festival grounds. Safety and catering concepts are tailored for a family audience of several hundred guests.
Programme Zeltkirmes Kalenborn 2026
Program 2026 according to organizers:
- Friday, May 29, 2026, 6 PM: Barrel tapping, followed by club competitions
- Friday, May 29, 2026, from 9 PM: Malle Party with DJ Dirk
- Saturday, May 30, 2026, 5 PM: King's procession into the festival tent
- Saturday, May 30, 2026, evening: Dancing/Live music in the festival tent
- Sunday, May 31, 2026, morning: Festival church service
- Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 12 PM: Frühschoppen with the Kuhlen Musikanten
- Sunday, May 31, 2026, afternoon: Coffee and cake
- All day: Historical photo exhibition of village history
Highlights Zeltkirmes Kalenborn 2026
Prices Zeltkirmes Kalenborn 2026
Free admission. Drinks and food are served in the festival tent at usual village fair prices.
Practical information — Zeltkirmes Kalenborn
Getting There
Kalenborn is located in the Linz am Rhein collective municipality, south of Bonn. By car via the A3 (exit Neustadt/Wied) or the B42 along the Rhine, then via Linz towards Kalenborn. Accessible by public transport via Linz am Rhein and then by bus lines.
Admission
Festival tent and grounds are freely accessible. Drinks and food are paid for on-site.
Highlights
Fri, May 29, from 6 PM: Barrel tapping; from 9 PM: Malle Party with DJ Dirk. Sat, May 30, 5 PM: King's procession. Sun, May 31: Church service, from 12 PM: Frühschoppen with the Kuhlen Musikanten, coffee and cake.
Families
Family-friendly Sunday with Frühschoppen and cake; children's area possible.
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