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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.
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. 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
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!
PUMPKIN EXHIBITION “FIRE”
UNTIL OCT. 31, NEUMÜHLEPARK/ GARTENSCHAU, KAISERSLAUTERN
With over 45,000 pumpkins of various kinds, unique works of art were created at this year’s pumpkin exhibition under the theme of “Fire.” In addition to lionfish, fire salamanders, and jellyfish, a volcanic landscape can be admired in pumpkin garb. Younger fans are sure to enjoy “Fireman Sam,” Jim Button with his steam engine Emma, and Fred Flintstone. The eight-person assembly team attached each individual pumpkin to wooden and wire frames. To give the figures their colorful appearance, a variety of pumpkins were used. The colors ranged from white to classic orange decorative pumpkins to blue pumpkins.
PUMPKIN WEIGHING COMPETITION
SEP. 21, 1 P.M., ENTRANCE AREA/GARTENSCHAU, KAISERSLAUTERN
After Matthias Würsching broke his own record last year with his pumpkin, things are getting exciting again on September 21st! This year, the goal is to surpass 834.9 kg. Both amateur gardeners and pumpkin growers can participate in the competition to present their giant pumpkin to the judges and the public. In addition to the heaviest pumpkin, the most beautiful one will also be chosen.
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, KAISERS-LAUTERN
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.
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.
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!”
SAMHAIN FESTIVAL
OCT. 31, KELTENDORF, STEINBACH (DONNERSBERG)
The Celtic village in Steinbach will top off the season with a traditional Samhain festival. The event has its origins 2,000 years ago and marks the end of the year and beginning of winter. Celts then ate, drank and celebrated the occasion together. The village will offer displays, bonfires, activities for kids and a walk with torches to the circle of spooky Celtic statues at the garden nearby, where guests will receive information about Celtic traditions at the large bonfire. Don’t miss out on this very special and different “Halloween” event. Visitors are requested to carpool, as parking is limited in the small village. For details, see: http://www.keltendorf-steinbach.de/
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.
