Kirmes Gackenbach
Traditional Kirmes in Gackenbach in the Montabaur administrative district
About Kirmes Gackenbach
Westerwald Village Kirmes
The Kirmes Gackenbach is one of the traditional summer kirmes (fairs) of the Montabaur administrative district and is anchored in the official Kirmes calendar 2026 of the VG Montabaur (as of October 2025). It follows a long line of Westerwald kirmes dates that take place every weekend of the summer in a different municipality of the administrative district, shaping rural festival life.
Four Days of Programme
From 28 August 2026 to 31 August 2026, the kirmes offers a classic Westerwald programme of festival tent opening with keg tapping, dance and disco evenings, Frühschoppen (morning pint) on Sunday with club participation, and a family afternoon with coffee, cake, and a carousel. Food stalls, sweet shops, and drink stands complement the festival tent events.
Club and Village Life
The local clubs and the municipal council are the organisers of the kirmes, pooling their strengths for the joint summer festival. The fire brigade, sports clubs, music clubs, carnival associations, and youth groups participate in the programme and catering. This makes the kirmes more than just an amusement park: it is an expression of a vibrant village community and living tradition in the Westerwald.
Gackenbach in the Westerwald District
Gackenbach is part of the Montabaur administrative district in the Westerwaldkreis, one of the most populous and densely populated administrative districts in the Westerwald.
Kirmes Gackenbach — edition 2026
Four Days of Festival Operations
From 28 August 2026 to 31 August 2026, the kirmes offers a classic Westerwald programme of festival tent opening, dance evenings, Frühschoppen (morning pint), and family afternoon.
Club Life
The local clubs and the municipal council jointly organise the programme.
Programme Kirmes Gackenbach 2026
The exact programme for 2026 will be published by the organiser in early summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Friday, 28 August 2026: Opening with keg tapping, disco evening or dance evening in the festival tent.
- Saturday: Live music or party band, festival tent operations until late at night.
- Sunday: Frühschoppen (morning pint) with club participation, family afternoon with coffee and cake.
- Monday, 31 August 2026: Kirmes finale with closing evening in the festival tent.
Detailed current information will be communicated by the organiser in advance.
Highlights Kirmes Gackenbach 2026
- Four days of Westerwald village kirmes
- Festival tent with live music and dance evenings
- Frühschoppen (morning pint) and family afternoon
- Club participation and catering
Prices Kirmes Gackenbach 2026
Admission to the kirmes grounds is free. Food, drinks, and rides are to be paid for on site.
Practical information — Kirmes Gackenbach
Date 2026: 28 August 2026 to 31 August 2026 (four days).
Location: Festival grounds / Village centre Gackenbach, 56412 Gackenbach, Westerwaldkreis, Rhineland-Palatinate.
Admission: free.
Getting there: By car via the A 3 (exit Montabaur) or the B 49/B 255. By public transport from Montabaur train station via regional bus.
Organisers: Municipality of Gackenbach and clubs, VG Montabaur.
Source: Official Kirmes calendar 2026 of the Montabaur administrative district (PDF, as of October 2025).
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