Kirmes Montabaur-Elgendorf
Traditional district Kirmes in Montabaur over four days at the end of May in the Westerwaldkreis
About Kirmes Elgendorf
The Kirmes Montabaur-Elgendorf is a traditional district Kirmes in the Westerwald town of Montabaur. Unlike the large city centre Kirmes in summer, the Elgendorf Kirmes is a more manageable, village-style festival that focuses on the district's identity and club life.
In 2026, the Kirmes Elgendorf will run from Friday, May 22nd to Monday, May 25th (Pentecost weekend). For four days, neighbours will meet, relatives and friends will come, and carousels, catering, and the traditional club program will ensure a festive atmosphere in the district.
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Elgendorf — A District with Identity
The Elgendorf district belongs to the town of Montabaur in the Westerwaldkreis. Like many Westerwald districts, Elgendorf maintains its own distinct village identity, with its own clubs, its own festivals, and close neighbourly ties. The Kirmes is one of the most important social events of the year.
Westerwald Kirmes Tradition
The Westerwald Kirmes (also called "Wäller Kirmes") follows a proven pattern: erection of a Kirmes tree, festive opening with tapping of the first barrel, music program in the festival tent or local inns, carousels and small rides, festive Sunday morning pint, often also a Kirmes church service and a traditional Kirmes parade. The Elgendorf Kirmes integrates these elements over the four days of the Pentecost weekend.
Pentecost Weekend as the Date
The choice of the Pentecost weekend is clever: the long public holiday turns the Kirmes into a four-day festival, giving many visitors time and allowing former Elgendorf residents to return to their hometown. The mostly summery temperatures at the end of May create a special festive atmosphere.
Club Life at the Centre
The Elgendorf clubs are at the heart of the Kirmes — the fire brigade, sports clubs, carnival club, music band. They take care of catering, organise program items, and design floats for any parades. Thus, the proceeds of the Kirmes flow directly back into village life and finance club activities, youth work, and community projects.
Kirmes Elgendorf — edition 2026
The Kirmes Montabaur-Elgendorf 2026 will take place from Friday, May 22nd to Monday, May 25th, on the Pentecost weekend. For four days, neighbours will gather in the Elgendorf district for carousels, food and drink, and the traditional club program. The Kirmes is a charming, more manageable alternative to the large city centre Kirmes of Montabaur in the summer.
The exact program for 2026 will be published in due course by the Elgendorf local council and participating clubs. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of Westerwald Kirmes tradition.
Programme Kirmes Elgendorf 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the local council in spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of Westerwald Kirmes tradition:
- Friday, May 22nd, 2026: Festive opening with the erection of the Kirmes tree and tapping of the first barrel
- Saturday, May 23rd, 2026: Dance evening, catering, rides
- Sunday, May 24th, 2026: Kirmes church service, morning pint with music band, family program
- Monday, May 25th, 2026: Festive closing, possibly a traditional Kirmes parade
- Participating clubs: Fire brigade, sports clubs, carnival club, music band
- Rides: Carousels, smaller family rides
- Catering: Food and drinks at festival stalls and local establishments
Detailed program will be communicated via the town of Montabaur, the portal montabaur-live.de, and local notices in the district.
Highlights Kirmes Elgendorf 2026
- Traditional Westerwald district Kirmes
- Four days over the Pentecost weekend
- Familial, village atmosphere
- Club life at the centre
- Free admission
Prices Kirmes Elgendorf 2026
Free admission. Rides and catering at the respective prices.
Practical information — Kirmes Elgendorf
Date 2026
Friday, May 22nd to Monday, May 25th, 2026 (Pentecost weekend).
Location
Elgendorf district of Montabaur, 56410 Montabaur, Westerwaldkreis, Rhineland-Palatinate.
Admission
Free entry to the Kirmes grounds.
Getting There
By car via the A3 (Montabaur exit). ICE high-speed train station Montabaur on the outskirts. VRM bus lines. Parking available in the district.
Tips
The atmosphere of a district Kirmes is more familial and less hectic than that of a large city Kirmes. Ideal for visitors who appreciate genuine village Kirmes fun. Food and drinks available at the festival stalls and local establishments.
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