Kirmes Heiligenroth
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Kirmes Heiligenroth

Traditional Kirmes in Heiligenroth in the Montabaur Municipal Association

Heiligenroth — Landkreis Westerwaldkreis (07143)
Dates 05 Jun — 08 Jun 2026
Venue Heiligenroth (07143)
Prices Free
Status

About Kirmes Heiligenroth

The Kirmes Heiligenroth is the traditional summer kirmes (funfair) of the Westerwald municipality of Heiligenroth. For four days, the village centre around the festival grounds and the community hall transforms into a lively Volksfest (public festival) area with a festival tent, live music, Frühschoppen (morning pint), family afternoon, carousels, and a food mile. Clubs and volunteers provide catering and jointly organise the programme. The date is part of the official Kirmes calendar 2026 of the Montabaur Municipal Association and fits into the dense network of Westerwald kirmes dates that bring the region's villages together throughout the summer.

Westerwald Village Kirmes

The Kirmes Heiligenroth is one of the traditional summer kirmes of the Montabaur Municipal Association and is anchored in the official Kirmes calendar 2026 of the Montabaur VG (as of October 2025). It follows a long line of Westerwald kirmes dates that take place every weekend of the summer in different municipalities of the association, shaping rural festival life.

Four Days of Programme

From 5 June 2026 to 8 June 2026, the kirmes offers a classic Westerwald programme of festival tent opening with keg tapping, dance and disco evenings, Frühschoppen on Sunday with club participation, and a family afternoon with coffee, cake, and carousels. 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.

Heiligenroth in the Westerwald District

Heiligenroth is part of the Montabaur Municipal Association in the Westerwald district, one of the most populous and densely populated municipal associations in the Westerwald.

Heiligenroth is located directly at Montabaur train station and is therefore easily accessible from the entire Westerwald district.

Kirmes Heiligenroth — edition 2026

The Kirmes Heiligenroth will take place from 5 June 2026 to 8 June 2026. Four days of Volksfest with a festival tent, live music, Frühschoppen, a family programme, and catering by clubs will characterise the weekend in the Westerwald. The date is anchored in the official Kirmes calendar 2026 of the Montabaur Municipal Association and fits into the traditional network of village summer kirmes in the region.

Four Days of Festivities

From 5 June 2026 to 8 June 2026, the kirmes offers a classic Westerwald programme of festival tent opening, dance evenings, Frühschoppen, and family afternoon.

Club Life

The local clubs and the municipal council jointly organise the programme.

Programme Kirmes Heiligenroth 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, 5 June 2026: Opening with keg tapping, disco evening or dance evening in the festival tent.
  • Saturday: Live music or party band, festival tent operation until late at night.
  • Sunday: Frühschoppen with club participation, family afternoon with coffee and cake.
  • Monday, 8 June 2026: Kirmes conclusion with an evening finale in the festival tent.

Current detailed information will be communicated by the organiser in advance.

Highlights Kirmes Heiligenroth 2026

  • Four days of Westerwald village kirmes
  • Festival tent with live music and dance evenings
  • Frühschoppen and family afternoon
  • Club participation and catering

Prices Kirmes Heiligenroth 2026

Admission to the kirmes grounds is free. Food, drinks, and rides are to be paid for on site.

Practical information — Kirmes Heiligenroth

Date 2026: 5 June 2026 to 8 June 2026 (four days).

Location: Festival grounds / Village centre Heiligenroth, 56412 Heiligenroth, Westerwald district, Rhineland-Palatinate.

Admission: free.

Getting there: By car via the A 3 (Montabaur exit) or the B 49/B 255. By public transport from Montabaur train station via regional bus.

Organiser: Heiligenroth local council and clubs, VG Montabaur.

Source: Official Kirmes calendar 2026 of the Montabaur Municipal Association (PDF, as of October 2025).

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