Kirmes Oberkirchen at Weiselbergstadion
Village fair with football and marquee in the northern Saarland
About Kirmes Oberkirchen
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Kirmes in the Stadium
When the district championships of the Saarland Football Associations are over in midsummer, another game begins in the Weiselbergstadion: the village fair (Kirmes). For three days, FC "Oster 20" Oberkirchen, one of the oldest sports clubs in the northern Saarland (founded in 1920), organizes a classic Saarland village festival in its stadium. The stands, clubhouse, and marquee merge into a convivial unit for a weekend.
Three Days of Saarland Village Life
The concept has remained almost unchanged over the decades — and that's exactly what makes it appealing. On Saturdays, the first football matches of the season take place, often with local derbies of SG Oberkirchen/Grügelborn against surrounding clubs like FC Freisen. Afterwards, the marquee fills up; the tapping of the first keg is more tradition than spectacle. Sunday and Monday follow with morning pint, lunch (schnitzel and vegetarian options), live music, and dancing.
Oberkirchen and the Weiselberg
Oberkirchen is a district of the municipality of Freisen, located at the foot of the Weiselberg — one of the most striking natural monuments in the northern Saarland with its volcanic columns. The name "Weiselbergstadion" refers to this location. Visitors arriving for the Kirmes weekend often combine the festival with a hike up the Weiselberg.
Pure Club Life
The Kirmes is one of the most important social events of the year in Oberkirchen. The entire club, from youth teams to senior bands, is involved. Revenue flows into the club's activities, especially youth development. Admission is free.
More Than Just Sausage and Beer
Food and drinks are available throughout. Those who want to eat schnitzel should book in advance through the board or catering. Otherwise, there are grilled sausages, steaks, fries, and of course, beer and wine from the region.
Kirmes Oberkirchen — edition 2026
The dates for the Oberkirchen Kirmes have followed the third weekend in August for decades. In 2026, the festival falls on August 20 to 22 (Thursday to Saturday). The exact program schedule is traditionally published a few weeks before the event on the club's website and in the local press.
Programme Kirmes Oberkirchen 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026 — Kirmes Kick-off
- Evening — Opening and tapping of the first keg in the marquee
- Live music afterwards
Friday, August 21, 2026
- Football matches in the afternoon/evening (home and cup fixtures for SG Oberkirchen/Grügelborn)
- Followed by Kirmes festivities with live music in the marquee
Saturday, August 22, 2026 — Family Day and Closing
- Morning — Morning pint (Frühschoppen) with the club's senior band
- 3:00 PM–7:50 PM — Lunch (classic and vegetarian schnitzel, advance booking recommended)
- Evening — Festival finale with live music and dancing
The final program for 2026 will be published before the Kirmes begins on vereinsplatz-wnd.de and the club's website.
Highlights Kirmes Oberkirchen 2026
- Traditional village fair (Kirmes) for over 100 years
- Football matches at Weiselbergstadion
- Marquee with live music and dancing
- Schnitzel lunch on Family Day
- Free admission
- Can be combined with a hike up the Weiselberg
Prices Kirmes Oberkirchen 2026
Free admission. Schnitzel lunch to be pre-ordered via the board.
Practical information — Kirmes Oberkirchen
Getting There
Oberkirchen is located in the St. Wendel district, about 70 km north of Saarbrücken. Take the A62 motorway (exit Freisen) and then the B41 to Oberkirchen. The Weiselbergstadion is at Johann-Strauss-Straße 17, signposted from the town center.
Parking
Parking spaces are available around the stadium and in the surrounding streets.
Admission
Free.
Food & Drink
Grilled sausages, steaks, fries, salads, schnitzel lunch on Monday (advance booking recommended). Beer, wine, and soft drinks.
Accommodation
Guesthouses and holiday apartments in Freisen and the surrounding area. The Bostalsee region with numerous accommodation options is only a fifteen-minute drive away.
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Where it takes place Kirmes Oberkirchen
Weiselbergstadion Oberkirchen
Johann-Strauss-Straße 17, 66629 Freisen