Kirmes Fehl-Ritzhausen

Summer Fair in Fehl-Ritzhausen

The Kirmes Fehl-Ritzhausen takes place annually in July and is firmly anchored in the Westerwald district's event calendar. It is organised by the local Kirmesgesellschaft Fehl-Ritzhausen, supported by clubs, volunteers, and families from the village. The Montabaur administrative district, to which Fehl-Ritzhausen belongs, shapes summer life in the Westerwald with its numerous Kirmes dates.

Four Days of Folk Festival

From Friday evening to Monday evening, the Kirmes offers a classic programme of festival tent events, live music, dancing, and conviviality. Carousels, amusement rides, food stalls, and sweet shops complement the festival tent programme. Clubs and local businesses participate with their own contributions, making the Kirmes a joint project of the village community.

Tradition and Customs

The Kirmes follows Westerwald customs passed down through generations. The opening with a keg tapping ceremony, a morning pint on Sunday, dance evenings, and a family afternoon are fixed components that structure the weekend. The local Kirmesgesellschaft is responsible for organisation and the preservation of customs.

Location in the Westerwald

Fehl-Ritzhausen is located in the northern part of the Montabaur administrative district and, together with the surrounding villages, forms a vibrant Kirmes network where dates are spread throughout the summer. This village-to-village tradition is one of the defining elements of Westerwald festival culture.