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BARBAROSSA-FEST “SWINGING LAUTERN”
SEP. 4 – 6, PEDESTRIAN ZONE, KAISERSLAUTERN
Three Swinging Days in the City! Live entertainment on stages and squares, as well as marching bands in the pedestrian zone. Shop while enjoying jazz, swing, blues, boogie, salsa, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll. Experience a first-class program with regional and international bands on several stages, plus other events and activities from the business community. Marching bands will ensure a great atmosphere and fun in the pedestrian zone! Complete program to be announced soon.
KERWE (VILLAGE FESTS)
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Alsenborn Sep. 5, Ramstein: Sep. 19 – 23, Kottweiler-Schwanden: Sep. 19 – 22, Reuschbach: Oct. 3 – 6, Spesbach: Oct. 3-6, Steinwenden: Oct. 10 – 13, Hütschenhausen: Oct. 18 -20. Also watch for signs and posters in your individual towns.
COUNT PALATINATE HALL AND THE SUBTERRANEAN TUNNELS
SEP. 6, 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 you descend into the subterranean tunnels. These passages, which are approx. 70 m long, illustrate the history of Kaiserslautern. A registration is required per mail to Touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de or phone +49 (0)631 365 2316.
LEGO EXHBITION
SEP. 6 – 7, 10:00 A.M. – 5 P.M., STADTHALLE, LANDSTUHL
We are all familiar with the colorful, plastic building bricks that fascinate young children and adults alike. Youngsters love discovering their creativity with simple blocks, adolescents may enjoy constructing complex technical structures, while artists might even make a living out of reconstructing famous buildings of the world. The story of the colorful bricks begins with the birth of Ole Kirk Christiansen in April 1891 in Omvraa Mark, Denmark. As one of 13 children in a poor farming family, he was fascinated by woodworks and became a carpenter, and more by accident than intention, he created the colorful blocks that come in all shapes, colors and sizes. Since 1958 more than 400 billion LEGO bricks have been produced. The tallest structure built with the interlocking plastic bricks measured 35.05 meters (114 ft 11 in) and was achieved by Lego Italia in Milan, Italy, in 2015. Come out and see what the world of LEGO has to offer!
TAG DER OFFENEN TÜR (OPEN HOUSE)
SEP. 7, 10 A.M., MAIN FIRE STATION, PARISERSTRASSE, KAISERSLAUTERN
The professional fire department, the volunteer fire department, the youth fire department, and the volunteer emergency response workers would like to introduce interested citizens to the diversity of their work and provide insight into the world of fire and emergency response. Under the motto “Hands-on Fire Department,” a diverse program awaits you, featuring an extensive vehicle and technology display, a variety of hands-on activities for all ages, and a wide range of food and beverages.
MEET AND CONNECT,
FAMILY FEST OF CULTURES
SEP. 13, 11 A.M. – 6 P.M., SPORTHEIM, BRUCHMÜHLBACH-MIESAU
Meet and connect stands for encounter, exchange and community with a special focus on German-American friendship, cultural diversity and a strong sense of togetherness in our region. Activities include an artisan market, a food mile and food truck, a commercial exhibit, live music, a kid’s zone, a soccer tournament, performances and hands-on activities. Come out and show your spirit!
ABTEIKIRCHEN KONZERT
(CHURCH CONCERT)
SEP. 14, 6 P.M., ABTEIKIRCHE, OTTERBERG
Fragmentum – In Search of the Lost Sound Musical-Liturgical Fragments from Medieval Monasteries Music of the Middle Ages
When the Reformation was introduced in the 16th century and many monasteries were dissolved, their choral manuscripts were also doomed. The codices, produced over centuries with the greatest artistic effort, were now considered witnesses to an outdated liturgy. The “papist books,” as they were now called, had only material value. The valuable parchment on which the chants were written could be recycled as sturdy binding material for files. Thus, thousands of choral manuscripts were cut up and henceforth served as a “dress of music” for book covers and to reinforce book spines. For centuries, they lay as fragments in dusty archives. Ensemble Ordo Virtutum awakens these sleeping treasures. The Fragmentum program takes the listener on this exciting journey through time and, after painstaking reconstruction, breathes their lost sound back into these witnesses, silenced for centuries. Tickets at: tourist-Information, Hauptstrasse 54, Otterberg.
LAUTRER OKTOBERFEST
SEP. 19 – OCT. 12, OPEL KREISEL PARKPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN-WEST
Kaiserslautern is hosting an Oktoberfest for the first time. It will offer typical beer fest attractions, special family days and all proceeds will go to charity organizations. If you can’t make it to Munich, try out the “light version” right in the KMC.
OKTOBERFEST
SEP. 20 – OCT. 5, THERESIENWIESE, MUNICH
Don’t miss out on the one and only, largest beer festival in the world. It draws over 6 million visitors a year, has fun rides, music in the tents and, of course, lots of beer!
CANNSTADTER WASEN
SEP. 26 – OCT. 12, FAIRGROUNDS, BAD CANNSTADT (STUTTGART)
The volksfest is somewhat smaller than Oktoberfest in Munich, but draws up to 4 million visitors. It will be celebrated for the 178th time this year and offers fun and music, rides and attractions for the whole family.
6th Kaisers-lautern 7-mile run
SEP. 28, TSG Club Area, Hermann-Löns-Str. 25, 67663 Kaiserslautern
The TSG 1861 Kaiserslautern e.V. invites all runners, joggers and recreational athletes to take part in the 6th Kaisers-lautern 7-mile run or the shorter 4-mile route. Starting time: 10.00 a.m. for the 7-mile route // 10.25 a.m. for the 4-mile route. Online pre-registrations are possible until September 29th on the webpage: https://7meilentrail.github.io/anmeldung.html; Registration is also possible on the race day from 8.30 a.m to 9.30 a.m.; Start number pick-up on the race day between 8.30 a.m to 9.30 a.m.; Entry fee: €12 (7 miles) €6 (4 miles) per runner, to be paid in cash. Catering, award ceremony, locker rooms and showers are also in the TSG Club Area. Dogs are not allowed! More information: https://7meilentrail.github.io/english.html
DAY OF GERMAN REUNIFICATION
OCT. 3 – GERMAN NATIONAL HOLIDAY
Friday, Oct 3, marks the 35th anniversary of German reunification. All stores and public offices will be closed to observe the holiday.
KESCHDEFESCHD (CHESTNUT FESTIVAL
OCT. 3-5, ANNWEILER/TRIFELS
Chestnuts, chestnuts and even more chestnuts! The Keschdefeschd is a must-see and taste for all fans of the fruit and go nuts! Local vendors will offer dishes and products from and with chestnuts, such as sweet and savory variations, chestnut cream, chestnut liqueur, chestnut honey, chestnut flatbread, chestnut mustard and chestnut bread. And, if that’s not nutty enough, march up the hill to visit Trifels Castle, where English King Richard the Lion Heart was held captive in the late 12th century.
BAUERNMARKT (FARMERS’ MARKET)
OCT. 5, MARKET SQUARE, RAMSTEIN
Enjoy a typical farmers’ market with fresh produce from the local area. Shops will be open on Sunday to stroll and get into the swing of colorful fall.
OKTOBERKERWE
OCT. 17 – 27, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN
Visit the largest fair in the region and enjoy turbulent rides and live music in several tents. Food, beverages, games, sweets and fun for the whole family. The fair will end with fireworks on Monday, Oct. 27 at about 9:30 p.m.
HERBSTMESSE (AUTUMN FAIR)
OCT 24 – NOV. 2, FESTPLATZ, SPEYER
The festival site will transform into a colorful trade fair hustle and bustle. In addition to the large number of rides, visitors can expect a wealth of culinary offerings. Experience a family-friendly ride on the Ferris wheel. The round rides and automatic scooter offer driving fun for young and old. If you’re looking for a thrill, try a ride on the high-rise attraction. In addition to numerous booths that make children’s hearts beat faster, an amusement facility will ensure lots of fun and a good mood. There are also many opportunities to put your skills to the test at the many ball/dart throwing, lottery and ring throwing booths or with fishing games and shooting carts. Beer gardens and snack bars invite you to linger. For dessert, there are sweets, ice cream and crepe carts with plenty of options for snacking.
HALLOWEEN AT BURG SATZVEY
OCT. 25, 3:00 P.M./6:00 P.M., CASTLE SATZVEY, MECHERNICH/EIFEL
Ghostly creatures will crawl out of every corner of the extensive castle grounds and terrify anyone who approaches. A particular horror highlight is the course of terror in the dark castle park – definitely not for the faint-hearted! This year a new child-friendly program for families will start at 3:00 p.m. Those who stay longer can go into the castle park from 5:00 p.m. But be careful, dark figures and monsters will soon be leaving their hiding places. From 6:00 p.m. the spooky ferryman will silently greet his guests on the castle lake – goory figures will terrify many a visitor. Who dares to enter the castle courtyard, which lies eerily in the twilight? A course of terror awaits the particularly brave. Those who dare can go in, but will you be able to get out again? The entrance opens at 7:00 p.m., while the disco starts at 10:00 p.m. Costumes are welcome! Details: https://www.burgsatzvey.de/veranstaltungen/halloween-2025-1/
TIME CHANGE
OCT. 26, 2:00 A.M., GERMANY/EUROPE-WIDE
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour to regular Central European Time.
WENDELINISMARKT (FALL MARKET)
OCT. 26, MARKET SQUARE, RAMSTEIN
Enjoy a colorful market, meet new friends and neighbors, entertainment and shopping on Sunday.
ALLERHEILIGEN (ALL SAINTS‘ DAY
NOV. 1, PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN RHEINLAND-PFALZ/SAARLAND
Saturday, Nov 1, is a public holiday with a religious background. All stores and offices will be closed to observe the occasion in Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Please note that there is no holiday in Hessen and Berlin. The northern states and Hessen observe Reformation Day on Friday, Oct 31 as a public holiday.
