St. Laurentius Kirmes Leutesdorf

Leutesdorf — Parish of St. Lawrence on the Rhine

The parish of St. Lawrence has shaped the religious and social life of Leutesdorf for centuries. Saint Lawrence — one of the most famous early Christian martyrs — is celebrated on August 10th. The parish fair is traditionally held around this date on the 2nd weekend of August. A tradition that is maintained in many parish communities of the Middle Rhine and Rhineland-Palatinate with wine and pilgrimage traditions.

Katholischer Junggesellenverein 1857

The organizer and patron of the Kirmes is the Katholischer Junggesellenverein 1857 Leutesdorf e.V. — a historical customs association that has been shaping the Kirmes events in Leutesdorf since 1857. Young men (increasingly also young women and older members) organize the keg tapping, tent setup, security, festival planning, and the program. This volunteer organization gives the Kirmes its personal, village character.

Festival Grounds Rhine Meadow

The venue is the Leutesdorf Rhine meadow — an area directly on the river with a view of the left bank of the Rhine. The festival tent, showmen with rides, food stalls, beer stands, and a stage are set up here. The location on the water creates a special summer atmosphere that clearly distinguishes the Kirmes from city center events.

Music, Carousels, Festive Church Service

Classic program: Rock, pop, and cover bands on Friday and Saturday evenings; brass band music during Sunday's morning pint after the festive church service; carousels, swing boats, children's rides; a variety of food from suckling pig to bratwurst. The parish service and procession integrate the religious roots of the Kirmes.