Ruam-Kirtag

At the Ruam Kirtag in St. Pankrazen, lived tradition, horses, and Styrian sociability come together. On Sunday, October 11, 2026, celebrations, watching, tasting, and of course a bit of chatting will take place around the Kirtag – especially where the horses are at the center of attention.

The free horse market will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Horse passports are required for participating horses, and stalls are available. At 9:30 a.m., the Holy Mass will begin, followed by the opening of the Kirtag with the choir of the Lipizzaner homeland. Regional cuisine and a children’s program are scheduled on the main stage.

Culinarily, the Kirtag remains firmly in Styrian hands: The St. Pankrazen innkeepers and associations provide local delicacies for sustenance. Those who want to try their luck can also participate in the raffle – with main prizes including a three-year-old Noriker broodmare, a Haflinger filly, and an air conditioning unit.

A bonus of € 50.00 per horse is planned for the horse drive. There are plenty of parking spaces and a free shuttle taxi available until 8:00 p.m. Thus, the Ruam Kirtag connects horse tradition, regional cuisine, and communal celebration into a true piece of Styrian Kirtag life.

St. Pankrazen is accessible by public transportation.