Kirmes Horbach
Traditional Kirmes in Horbach in the Montabaur municipality
About Kirmes Horbach
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.
Kirmes Horbach — edition 2026
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.
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.
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
Prices Kirmes Horbach 2026
Admission to the Kirmes grounds is free. Food, drinks, and rides must be paid for on site.
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).
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