Unterwegs – August 8, 2025

SUMMER FOODROCK FESTIVAL 2025

AUG. 8 – 10, stone quarry PICARD/NEAR KRICKENBACH

In 2025, the Foodrock® Festival will enter its fifth year at the Picard natural stone quarry near Krickenbach, taking place for the first time from August 8 to 10. The SUMMER Foodrock open-air festival, centered around rock music from the 70s and 80s and sophisticated dining, has established itself in the Picard natural stone quarry in the heart of the Palatinate Forest. This symbiosis of the finest food, fine wines, and handcrafted drinks, as well as the classic rock music genre, is a unique selling point nationwide! Over three days, food and music lovers of rock music will experience several live concerts, workshops, and Michelin-starred food and drink in a relaxed atmosphere in the Palatinate Forest. Further info: www.foodrock-festival.de

FRENCH GARDEN PARTY

AUG. 9, 6 – 10:30 P.M., GARTENSCHAU, KAISERSLAUTERN

A treat for all lovers of the French way of life. Amidst greenery and summer blossoms, French Touch will enchant their audience with the sounds of tango and musette. Nothing could be more fitting than a picnic with a glass of wine and French delicacies. It’s always fascinating to see the culinary treasures conjured from the picnic baskets! You can also enjoy a fine wine on-site at the Cuvée wine bar and wine shop, as well as delicious tarte flambée fresh from the oven.

ENGLISH CITY WALKING TOUR TRIER

AUG. 9, 1 P.M., TOURIST INFO/PORTA NIGRA, TRIER

This city tour will show you the classics of the Roman city center, and they’re quite something: With the Porta Nigra, the Cathedral, the Church of Our Lady, and the Basilica, you’ll pass four buildings that are UNESCO World Heritage sites. In the Dreikönigenhaus (Three Kings’ House), the Judengasse (Jewish Alley), and the Hauptmarkt (Main Market Square), you’ll experience the fascinating Middle Ages, when staunch citizens tried to protect their possessions with architectural tricks, St. Peter became the city’s patron saint, and self-confident citizens fought with the bishop for imperial immediacy—a battle that sometimes involved knights, monkeys, and church steeples. Finally, immerse yourself in the baroque splendor of the modern era in the Domfreihof (Cathedral Courtyard) and the Electoral Palace.

COUNT PALATINATE HALL AND THE SUBTERRANEAN TUNNELS

AUG. 9, 11:15 A.M., TOURIST INFO, KAISERSLAUTERN

The tour starts in the Count Palatinate Hall of the former Casimir Castle, where official receptions of the city are held today. Afterwards visitors descend into the subterranean tunnels. These passages, which are approx. 70 m long, illustrate the history of Kai-sers-lautern. Duration: approx. 1.5 hrs, Price: 7.00 EUR. A registration is required per mail to Touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de or phone +49 (0)631 365 2316. Further date: Sep. 6.

RESIDENZFEST (CITY FESTIVAL)

AUG. 9 – 11, CITY CENTER, KIRCHHEIMBOLANDEN

Kirchheimbolanden invites you to the 73rd Residence Festival, voted as the “Most Beautiful Wine Festival 2017.” This year’s theme is: “Three Summer Days in the Little Residence,” Kirchheimbolanden is full of anticipation and invites you to stop by behind historic walls and towers, in idyllic courtyard arbors. Enjoy various Palatinate specialties and delicacies, as well as an extensive selection of regional and national wines, in the ambiance of nationally renowned and popular Residence Festival. A wide range of music, including plenty of live music, will be offered on all days of the event. Various bands, entertainers, musical duos, and dance ensembles will offer a wide spectrum for young and old. Visitors will also have the opportunity to stroll through the shops on Sunday, enjoying wine and delicacies, as well as shopping.

RHEIN IN FLAMMEN

AUG./SEP., VARIOUS DATES/LOCATIONS, RHEIN RIVER

Enjoy the ‘Rhine in Flames’ Experience! What began a long time ago remains as inextricably linked with the Middle Rhine Valley as its wine: the Rhine in Flames (Rhein in Flammen®) events. These events are essential calendar entries for thousands of people. On five nights between May and September, villages, cultural landscapes, castles and the Rheinanlagen parks shine bright while high-altitude fireworks delight spectators on the river and land alike. The ship convoys are accompanied by the rolling thunder of the magnificent fireworks, whose echoes break in the mountainsides and make the whole valley tremble. Since each of the Rhine in Flames locations have their own unique characteristics, it makes for a special experience multiplied by five. Upcoming events: Spay/Koblenz Aug. 9, Oberwesel Sep. 13, St. Goar Sep. 20. Events are usually booked out early and individual travel difficult, check out local tour operators for options.

DEIDESHEIMER WEINKERWE (WINE FEST)

AUG. 8 – 12/15 – 19, TOWN CENTER, DEIDESHEIM

Deidesheim Wine Festival: A highlight in the Palatinate wine festival calendar! At this special wine festival, wineries open their picturesque courtyards, and Bahnhofstraße becomes the “Woigass,” stretching from the train station to the historic market square. Wine stalls selling wine and regional specialties invite you to linger. Culinary stalls also await you in the town square, and a stage offers a varied musical program. Families will also get their money’s worth: small rides and fairground stalls provide fun and entertainment. Visitors are advised to use public transportation, there will be special trains running to the event.

WEIN & MUSIC IN THE CITY

AUG. 22, 5-12 P.M., CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN

On Friday and Saturday Kaiserslautern City Management invites you to a wine experience tour, as “Wine & Music” enters its third year. Under the motto “Wine and Enjoyment,” nearly 35 restaurants will be presenting themselves, including open-air venues, offering a fantastic opportunity to get to know their specialties and, above all, sample them.

The wine tour through the city will be atmospherically accompanied by an attractive music program. Visitors can look forward to a rich selection of events at over 15 locations in the city center on both days. There will be live music and DJs both outdoors and in the restaurants: From electronic music to rock and pop to singer-songwriter pieces, there’s something for every taste. A wide range of entertainment will be offered by the “Luther Club Band,” “Jens & Friends” with Sonja Volz, Moabi Village, and Los Cuban Boys, to name just a few. For the first time, SUKURA e.V. will also present its own stage program on Stiftsplatz on both days of the event (Saturday after the weekly market), which will provide one or two musical surprises.

WEINFESTE, BAUERNMARKT UND MEHR  (WINE FESTS, FARMERS’ MARKETS AND MORE)

AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER

Mid-August marks the beginning of wine fests and other colorful and exciting activities in the Palatinate region. Some events take place later in the season and run almost up to November. Upcoming Fests: Kallstadt: Aug. 29-Sep. 1, Bad Dürkheim Wurstmarkt: Sep. 12-16, 19-21, Weinlesefest Neustadt: Sep. 27-Oct. 14, Neuer Wein an der Römerkelter (Bad Dürkheim) Sep. 27 – Oct. 6. Stay tuned for further dates and locations to be posted soon.