Kirmes Niederelbert

Traditional Kirmes in Niederelbert in the Montabaur administrative district

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

About Kirmes Niederelbert

The Kirmes Niederelbert is the traditional summer kirmes (funfair) of the Westerwald municipality of Niederelbert. For four days, 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, carousel, and food stalls. Clubs and volunteers provide catering and jointly organise the programme. The date is part of the official 2026 Kirmes calendar for the Montabaur administrative district and fits into the dense network of Westerwald kirmes dates that bring the region's villages together throughout the summer.
Dates 11 Sep — 14 Sep 2026
Venue Niederelbert (07143)
Prices Free
Status
Edition 2026

Kirmes Niederelbert — edition 2026

The Kirmes Niederelbert will take place from 11 September 2026 to 14 September 2026. Four days 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 2026 Kirmes calendar of the Montabaur administrative district and fits into the traditional network of village summer kirmes in the region.

Four Days of Festivities

From 11 September 2026 to 14 September 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 local council jointly organise the programme.

Highlights Kirmes Niederelbert 2026

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

Programme Kirmes Niederelbert 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 11 September 2026: Opening with keg tapping ceremony, disco evening or dance evening in the festival tent.
  • Saturday: Live music or party band, festival tent open until late at night.
  • Sunday: Frühschoppen with club participation, family afternoon with coffee and cake.
  • Monday 14 September 2026: Kirmes finale with closing evening in the festival tent.

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

Prices Kirmes Niederelbert 2026

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

Practical information

Practical information — Kirmes Niederelbert

Date 2026: 11 September 2026 to 14 September 2026 (four days).

Location: Festival grounds / Village centre Niederelbert, 56412 Niederelbert, 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 council Niederelbert and clubs, Montabaur VG.

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

Westerwald Village Kirmes

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

Four Days of Programme

From 11 September 2026 to 14 September 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 a carousel. Food stalls, sweet shops, and drink stands complement the festival tent events.

Club and Village Life

The kirmes is organised by local clubs and the local council, who pool 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.

Niederelbert in the Westerwald District

Niederelbert is part of the Montabaur administrative district in the Westerwald district, one of the most populous and densely populated administrative districts in the Westerwald region.

Where it takes place Kirmes Niederelbert

Festplatz Niederelbert
Festplatz / Ortsmitte, 56412 Niederelbert

Kirmes Niederelbert at a glance

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