Kirmes Horbach

Traditional Kirmes in Horbach in the Montabaur municipality

Horbach — Landkreis Westerwaldkreis (07143)
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Kirmes Horbach
Edition
2026
Kirmes Horbach

About Kirmes Horbach

The Kirmes Horbach is the traditional summer Kirmes (funfair) of the Westerwald municipality of Horbach. For three days (Saturday to Monday), the village centre around the festival grounds and community hall transforms into a lively Volksfest (public festival) area with a festival tent, live music, Frühschoppen (morning pint), family afternoon, carousels, and food stalls. Clubs and volunteers provide catering and organise the programme together. The date is part of the official Kirmes calendar 2026 of the Montabaur municipality and fits into the dense network of Westerwald Kirmes dates that bring the region's villages together throughout the summer.
Dates 15 Aug — 17 Aug 2026
Venue Horbach (07143)
Prices Free
Status Finished
Edition 2026

Kirmes Horbach — edition 2026

In 2026, the Kirmes Horbach takes place from 15 August 2026 to 17 August 2026. Three days (Saturday to Monday) of Volksfest with a festival tent, live music, Frühschoppen, a family programme, and club catering characterise the weekend in the Westerwald. The date is anchored in the official Kirmes calendar 2026 of the Montabaur municipality and fits into the traditional network of village summer Kirmes events in the region.

Three Days (Saturday to Monday) of Festival Operations

From 15 August 2026 to 17 August 2026, the Kirmes offers a classic Westerwald programme including the opening of the festival tent, dance evenings, Frühschoppen, and a family afternoon.

Club Life

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

Highlights Kirmes Horbach 2026

  • Three days (Saturday to Monday) of Westerwald village Kirmes
  • Festival tent with live music and dance evenings
  • Frühschoppen and family afternoon
  • Club participation and catering

Programme Kirmes Horbach 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:

  • Saturday, 15 August 2026: Opening with keg tapping ceremony, dance evening or disco evening in the festival tent.
  • Sunday: Frühschoppen, family afternoon with coffee, cake, and carousels.
  • Monday, 17 August 2026: Kirmes conclusion with a festival tent evening.

Detailed current information will be communicated by the organiser in advance.

Prices Kirmes Horbach 2026

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

Practical information

Practical information — Kirmes Horbach

Date 2026: 15 August 2026 to 17 August 2026 (three days (Saturday to Monday)).

Location: Festival grounds / village centre Horbach, 56412 Horbach, 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: Local community of Horbach and clubs, VG Montabaur.

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

Westerwald Village Kirmes

The Kirmes Horbach is one of the traditional summer Kirmes events in the Montabaur municipality 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 within the VG, shaping rural festival life.

Three Days (Saturday to Monday) of Programme

From 15 August 2026 to 17 August 2026, the Kirmes offers a classic Westerwald programme including the opening of the festival tent with a keg tapping ceremony, 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 efforts 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.

Horbach in the Westerwald District

Horbach is part of the Montabaur municipality in the Westerwald district, one of the most populous and densely populated municipalities in the Westerwald region.

Where it takes place Kirmes Horbach

Festplatz Horbach
Festplatz / Ortsmitte, 56412 Horbach

Kirmes Horbach at a glance

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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .