Name: Marpinger Kerb 2026
Start: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-02T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kirmesplatz Marpingen

Marpinger Kerb

About Marpinger Kerb

As summer slowly draws to a close in the St. Wendel district, the Marpinger Kerb begins on the Marpingen fairground: a traditional village fair with rides, a continuous music program, culinary stands, and the highlight – a fireworks display on the final evening. Three days of Saarland folk festival atmosphere around the well-known place of pilgrimage.

Dates 31 Jul — 02 Aug 2026

Venue Marpingen (10046)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Marpinger Kerb — edition 2026

The Marpinger Kerb 2026 runs for three days on the Marpingen fairground. Classic village fair with rides, food mile, live music, and fireworks on the final evening.

Three days of programming between the end of July and the beginning of August. Rides for all age groups, classic fair food stalls, a continuous music program of live bands and DJ sets, and the traditional closing fireworks on Tuesday evening.

Highlights Marpinger Kerb 2026

Three days of classic village fair
Fireworks display on the closing day
Saarland fair specialities (Schwenker, Lyoner)
Catering by ASV Alsbachtal Marpingen
Free admission

Programme Marpinger Kerb 2026

Friday, July 31, 2026 — Opening

Opening of the fairground
Rides and food stalls in operation
Live music in the evening

Saturday, August 1, 2026 — Festival Day

Full fairground operation
Live music / DJ in the evening

Sunday, August 2, 2026 — Closing

Last festival day with family discounts
Fireworks display to close

Detailed daily schedule shortly before the festival on the notice board at the fairground.

Prices Marpinger Kerb 2026

Free admission. Rides payable on-site.

Practical information

Practical information — Marpinger Kerb

Getting There

By car: A1 (Saarbrücken–Trier), exit St. Wendel or Eppelborn, then follow the signs. By train: St. Wendel or Marpingen station, from there walk or take a bus to the fairground.

Admission

Free admission. Rides are paid for on-site.

Tip

Arrive early for the closing fireworks on Tuesday evening – parking around the fairground will be busy.

Folk Festival in a Marian Pilgrimage Site

Marpingen, a municipality with around 10,000 inhabitants in the St. Wendel district, is known beyond the region as a Marian pilgrimage site: three girls are said to have had apparitions here in 1876, making it one of Germany's most important Catholic pilgrimage destinations. The Marpinger Marienkirmes is rooted in this history – even if the folk festival today is secular and colourful, differing little from other Saarland fairs.

Three Days on the Fairground

The Kerb runs for three days on the central Marpingen fairground. Rides for young and old, carousels, stalls with classic shooting gallery culture, a well-stocked snack selection of Schwenker (grilled meat skewers), Lyoner sausages, and crêpes – the Marpinger Kerb is a classic Saarland village fair. Live music and DJ sets complement the family-oriented program during the day and into the evening hours.

Highlight: Fireworks on Tuesday

As with many Saarland fairs, the closing fireworks on Tuesday evening are the emotional highlight. The Marpinger Kerb traditionally ends the summer fair season in the St. Wendel district.

ASV Alsbachtal as Co-organizer

The local club ASV Alsbachtal Marpingen is closely involved in the fair's activities and also uses the event for club financing. Snack stands and catering by the club are an integral part of the Kerb.

In the St. Wendel District

Marpingen is located in the north of Saarland, in the Saar-Hunsrück low mountain range. The region is characterized by meadows, forests, and small villages. With Tholey, St. Wendel, and Bostalsee lake, the Marpinger Kerb is embedded in a touristically interesting environment.