Colors of Kirchberg in Tirol - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Several interesting events take place in Kirchberg in Tirol throughout the year. Most of them are aimed at promoting sports and active lifestyles. However, there are also events for those who prefer art to sport in the town. For example, the Congress of musicians takes place here in early summer. Brass bands give concerts both in Kirchberg and in several surrounding villages for two days. A costumed evening with live music and dancing is the culmination of the Congress. The annual parade of participants also passes colorfully through the town streets.

The idea to visit the local stage of the Alpine rally will surely appeal to fans of retro cars. These unusual races have been held for more than three decades. The intensity of sports passions and the beautiful appearance of the participating cars are the hallmarks of the event. The Retro Car Parade takes place in nearby Kitzbühel. You should definitely come here from Kirchberg. A Youth Football Tournament is also held here in early July. Several hundred teams from fifteen European countries participate in it.

A very unusual event takes place in mid-July. This Is The Noric Stallion Challenge. Anyone who loves horses and animals in general or just wants to enjoy the beautiful spectacle of competition stallions in strength, agility, and ability to subdue rivals should get here. The Noric Stallion Challenge day begins with a small morning guided tour. The guide talks about what will happen. A small lunch, accompanied by live music, takes place at ten in the morning. Local livestock farms hold a presentation of their stallions at eleven o'clock in the morning. Competitions begin at the same time. The event ends at one o'clock. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

You can enjoy the performance of the Austrian choirs during the Choral Societies Convention. The event is traditionally held at the end of the third week of July. You can visit the performances of choirs, as well as join a large open-air party to the accompaniment of live music and singing at this time. Famous among Austrian cyclists KitzAlpBike Marathon takes place in the town at the end of the month. A record number of participants among all such events came here in 2018. So it is worth watching at least the start of the race, even if you are not a fan of such events.

Have you long wanted to see the performances of Austrian dancers, restoring the tradition of folk dances? Then you should visit the Traditional Folk-Dance Group Convention. You will be able to see the costumed performances of the participants and try to learn the simplest movements of traditional dances for the inhabitants of the Alps in the framework of the Convention. A large concert of all participants is held at the end of the event. If you prefer rock music, you should visit the traditional Burning Lederhose Festival. It takes place in the early summer.

The Village Festival, dedicated mainly to Austrian rural culture, takes place near Kirchberg at the end of July. You can enjoy performances of folk musicians, participate in the development of simple traditional dances and taste local snacks here. A special animation program for children starts at four o'clock in the evening. Special buses run to the venue. The Vintage tractor meeting takes place in early August. You will be able to get acquainted with the agricultural machinery of the region during the event. Tractors of both local and foreign manufacturers are shown here. Most of the machines are over 50 years old. But they still continue to function.

Incredibly bright Flower Parade Festival takes place in the town in mid-August. The parade of cars is the most important part of this event. Four dozen cars decorated with compositions of fresh flowers takes part in the parade. A bright competition of balloonists takes place in the town at the end of September. This event is bright not only because of the rich colors of the huge balloons but also because of the colorful and large-scale night light show. The races are held in the city in October. These include traditional horse speed gallop competitions, trot races and pony competitions.

The ceremony of returning brightly decorated cattle from pastures is also unusual. A large-scale party is held in honor of the beginning and end of the ski season in Kirchberg. St. Nicholas traditionally distributes gifts to children, arranges a photo shoot and a meeting with residents in early December. The Christmas market starts functioning in the town from the middle of the month. You can buy many interesting products from local craftsmen here. A large-scale party for locals and tourists takes place in Kirchberg before the New Year. You will be able to watch the night races on the snow in early February.