Kirmes Wemmetsweiler — Michelskerb
Patronal fair of St. Michael in Wemmetsweiler, a district of Merchweiler
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Patronal Fair in the Köllertal Valley
When the days get shorter at the end of September, Wemmetsweiler, a district of the municipality of Merchweiler in the Neunkirchen district, celebrates its Michelskerb. The patron saint is St. Archangel Michael, to whom the local parish church is dedicated — a patronage that, even today, brings the entire village together in this predominantly Catholic region of Saarland.
From High Mass to Kerb Festivities
The event kicks off on Saturday evening with a festive high mass at 5 p.m. in the St. Michael Church, followed by a procession with the local brass band to the festival grounds at the Bahmert sports field. Traditional march music will be played, the marksmen's guild will perform a gun salute, and the mayor will tap the first keg. This officially opens the Kerb.
Grand Fire Show on Sunday Evening
The highlight of the Michelskerb is the grand fire show with fireworks on Sunday evening at 8 p.m. Inspired by the success of the Junikerb in Merchweiler, the professional fire show has become a firm fixture of the Wemmetsweiler Kerb — attracting visitors from the entire Neunkirchen district and the Saarbrücken regional association.
Gefülltes-Essen on Kerb Monday
A typical Saarlandic experience awaits on Kerb Monday: Starting at noon, the traditional Gefülltes-Essen (stuffed dumplings with bacon sauce) will be served at the Gasthaus Kleer-Altenhofen — one of the most characteristic dishes of Saarlandic cuisine. Vegetarian options are also available. Reservations are highly recommended.
Children Participate
A lovely tradition: Every year, the children from the local primary school participate in an art competition, and the winning designs are featured on the official Michelskerb festival posters. This gesture underscores the close connection between the festival, school life, and the village community.
Michelskerb — edition 2026
The 2026 edition is expected to take place on the third weekend of September (September 19–21) — the exact date will be confirmed by the municipality of Merchweiler during the summer months.
The venue, as every year, will be the Bahmert sports field in Wemmetsweiler, with the festival mass held in St. Michael's Church.
Programme Michelskerb 2026
Tentative Schedule 2026
Saturday
- 5:00 PM — High Mass in St. Michael's Church Wemmetsweiler
- 6:00 PM — Procession with brass band from the church to the festival grounds
- 6:30 PM — Gun Salute by the marksmen's guild, keg tapping ceremony
- 7:00 PM — Opening of the Kerb activities at the Bahmert sports field
Sunday
- From 11:00 AM — Morning pint and Kerb activities
- 2:00 PM — Family afternoon with children's program
- 8:00 PM — Grand Fire Show with Fireworks
Monday (Kerb Monday)
- From 12:00 PM — Traditional Gefülltes-Essen at Gasthaus Kleer-Altenhofen (reservations recommended)
- Winding down of the Kerb
The exact date and full program will be published on merchweiler.de in the summer of 2026.
Highlights Michelskerb 2026
- Patronal mass with procession and gun salute
- Grand fire show on Sunday evening
- Traditional Gefülltes-Essen on Kerb Monday
- Art competition by local primary school children
Prices Michelskerb 2026
Free admission. Gefülltes-Essen approx. €9.90 at Gasthaus Kleer-Altenhofen.
Practical information — Michelskerb
Getting There
By car: Take the A623 towards Heusweiler-Eiweiler or the A8 towards Neunkirchen, then follow signs for Wemmetsweiler. Parking is available around the Bahmert sports field. By public transport: Bus from Neunkirchen or Lebach towards Wemmetsweiler.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Amusement rides and food/drinks are priced individually. Gefülltes-Essen at Gasthaus Kleer-Altenhofen costs approx. €9.90 (reservations recommended: 0163-5102474).
Accommodation
Hotels in Neunkirchen-Mitte (10 km) or Saarbrücken (25 km). For nature lovers: Hiking in the Köllertal valley or around the Stumm Weiher pond.
Tip
Plan to arrive early for the fire show on Sunday evening — the best viewing spots are taken by 7:30 p.m.
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Where it takes place Michelskerb
Sportplatz Bahmert, Wemmetsweiler
Sportplatz Bahmert / St. Michael-Kirche, 66589 Merchweiler