Kirmes Ehlscheid
Traditional Westerwald Kirmes at the Heimathalle
About Kirmes Ehlscheid
Four Days of Westerwald Kirmes
The Kirmes Ehlscheid is one of the traditional autumn Kirmes weekends in the Westerwald. It is held at the Heimathalle, the central event venue of the high-altitude community. The Bürgerverein Ehlscheid (BVE), together with the Maimädchen, takes care of the organization, ensuring a program that is shaped by volunteers and gives small village Kirmes festivals their special charm.
Bürgerverein and Maimädchen as Pillars
For decades, the BVE has been the driving force behind the village's event culture in Ehlscheid. Together with the Maimädchen – a group of young women rooted in many Westerwald villages who uphold traditions like the May festival (Maifest) – they organize the Kirmes as an intergenerational celebration. This collaboration is typical for the region and guarantees a program that appeals to both older and younger generations.
Heimathalle as the Center
The Heimathalle in Ehlscheid provides the spatial facilities for the various program points: festival evenings with live music or a DJ, Frühschoppen on Sunday, traditional dance events, and culinary offerings. The entire weekend is designed as a meeting place for the residents of Ehlscheid, the surrounding high-altitude communities, and guests from the Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach municipal association.
Anchored in the Event Calendar
The Kirmes is a reliable date in the Westerwald event calendar, following the rhythm of village and Kirchweih (church consecration festival) celebrations that mark the autumn peak of rural festival culture in September and October. In the 2026 event calendar, it is listed as one of the central events organized by Ehlscheid's associations.
Kirmes Ehlscheid — edition 2026
The 2026 Kirmes continues the tradition of the Ehlscheid autumn Kirmes. The weekend combines the classic elements of a village Kirmes: convivial festival evenings, a cozy Sunday morning with Frühschoppen, and a relaxed closing on Monday.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in late summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years: opening on Friday evening, festival evening on Saturday with live music or DJ, Frühschoppen and festival activities on Sunday, and a quieter closing on Monday.
Programme Kirmes Ehlscheid 2026
Proven Kirmes Schedule
- Friday, September 18, 2026: Festival kickoff at the Heimathalle, first festival evening.
- Saturday, September 19, 2026: Main festival day with live music or DJ in the evening, a meeting point for the entire region.
- Sunday, September 20, 2026: Frühschoppen, family activities during the day, festival activities in the evening.
- Monday, September 21, 2026: Festival closing with the last hours of conviviality.
The exact hourly schedule, band selection, and details about specialties will be communicated through the channels of the BVE and the local municipality of Ehlscheid before the event.
Highlights Kirmes Ehlscheid 2026
- Four days of Westerwald autumn Kirmes
- Organization by BVE and Maimädchen
- Festival evenings, Frühschoppen, and dancing at the Heimathalle
- Intergenerational meeting point for the high-altitude community
Prices Kirmes Ehlscheid 2026
Practical information — Kirmes Ehlscheid
Date & Location
The Kirmes Ehlscheid is planned to take place from September 18th to 21st, 2026, although an alternative date (September 23rd–25th) is mentioned in one source. The definitive date will be announced by the local municipality in advance. Venue: Heimathalle, 56577 Ehlscheid.
Getting There
Ehlscheid is located in the Westerwald (VG Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach), north of Neuwied. Accessible via the L 252 and L 305 roads. Parking is available near the Heimathalle.
Admission
Access to the festival grounds is usually free; individual evening events with live music may charge an entrance fee. Food and drinks are paid for at the stalls.
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