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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!
KERWE (VILLAGE FESTS)
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
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.
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 The codices, produced over centuries with the greatest artistic effort, were now considered witnesses to an outdated liturgy.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.
WEINFESTE (WINE FESTS)
VARIOUS DATES/LOCATIONS
Fall marks the beginning of wine fests and other colorful and exciting activities in the Palatinate region. Venture out and enjoy some wine, Federweisser, or grape juice with Zwiebelkuchen und experience the Palatinate in its most fascinating and bustling season.
Upcoming Fests:
- Bad Dürkheim Wurstmarkt: Sep. 12 – 16, 19 – 21
- Weinlesefest Neustadt: Sep. 26 – Oct. 13
- Neuer Wein an der Römerkelter (Bad Dürkheim): Sep. 27 – Oct. 6.
- Herbstmarkt mit Weindorf in Landau: Sep. 7 – 16
- Rotweinfest Ingelheim: Sep. 27 – Oct. 5
MITTELALTERMARKT (MEDIEVAL MARKET)
SEP. 19 – 21, EBERNBURG/ROTENFELS, BAD MÜNSTER
The medieval market with a knight’s tournament will take place in the historic town center of Ebernburg, which is part of Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg. A medieval spectacle awaits you with a craft market, music, juggling, dancing, and spectacular knight fights by the “Knights of Ebernburg” on the Nahewiesen at Rotenfels. A highlight of the festival are knight fights on the meadows against the backdrop of the Rotenfels. You will find various artisans demonstrating their skills, such as glassblowers, blacksmiths and salt makers at the craft market all around the castle. In various squares and alleys there will be entertainment for all ages with musicians, jugglers and dance groups. And you won’t go hungry at the taverns with food and drinks. Dive into the Middle Ages and become a lady or a knight for a weekend!
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 Kaiserslautern 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.
HALLOWEEN AT EIFELPARK
OCT. 10 – 27, 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M./EVENING, EIFELPARK/GONDORF
Over a thousand pumpkins and wonderfully goory decorations make a visit to the Eifel Park a spooky autumn treat! FiLu and Mr. Baldo: “There’s something spooky here…”: A wonderfully funny show for the whole family! And, fearless ghost hunters will be on the move throughout the Eifel Park. On Saturdays and Sundays, a life-sized 4.50-meter long dino will stomp through the park, visitors can watch Russfuss Zitterbein on stilts, but should be beware of Grim Reaper Todd, a three-legged creature. There will be a puppet theater, pumpkin carving, Halloween face painting with all attractions open until 5 p.m. On Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 the attractions will be extended until the evening hours. Don’t miss out on the spooky fun!
BIATHLON DEUTSCHLAND-TOUR
ZU GAST IN ZELL
OCT. 12, 11 A.M. – 6 P.M. ZELL/MOSEL
Experience an exciting hands-on event for everyone and the thrilling Biathlon City Championship in Zell! You will you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of biathlon on the market square in Zell. The event will culminate in thrilling competitions where you can cheer on the teams or get involved yourself. The agency imMotion is bringing the event to over 30 cities with its mobile biathlon arena. Original biathlon light rifles will be used, while cross-country skiing will be simulated on special cardio ergometers. A special highlight for all participants is the goosebump-inducing winner’s prize: The stage winners and their companions will be invited to an exclusive adventure weekend in February 2026 in the Biathlon World Cup resort of Oberhof, where the tour finale will take place. https://www.biathlon-tour.de/12-oktober-2025-zell-mosel/
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.
TIME TRAVEL – EXPERIENCE HISTORY – VR TOUR INTO THE MIDDLE AGES
OCT 18, 2.30/4.30 P.M., CITY CENTER, OTTERBERG
Experience a “Time Travel” tour, a unique experience that brings history to life in a fascinating way. Participants are enthusiastic about this incomparable journey through time, which combines tradition and modernity in a unique way. Time Travel – experience history with all your senses on your special holiday. Bookable online at https://www.otterbach-otterberg.de/tourismus-freizeit/gaestefuehrungen/time-travel/
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.
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.
HALLOWEEN AT THE ZOO
OCT. 31, 5:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M., ZOO SIEGELBACH
Who has the courage to enter the “house of horrors?” Who is brave enough to encounter the “monsters of the sky?” Who is courageous enough to watch the “feeding of the dwarves and giants?” Afterwards all young and older visitors are invited to a “creepy dinner!”
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.
