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REMEMBRANCE MARCH
JUNE 5 – 6, WALDSEE, GERMANY TO FRANCE
100km/24 Remembrance March from Germany to France. The route follows memorials, battle fields, from the Siegfried Line/Westwall to the Finish, the Maginot Line in France. Use your last chance to sign up for this remarkable event. Registration at kontakt@ig-heimatforschung.de or erik.wieman@gmail.com.
GUIDED CEMETERY TOUR
MAY 29, 3 P.M., MAIN CEMETERY/DONNERSBERGSTRASSE
The guided tour of the Kaiserslautern Main Cemetery, including the old Jewish Cemetery, delivers insight into Kaiserslautern’s cemetery culture and history. The round tour leads to splendid tombstones and important public figures in Kaiserslautern’s town history. Male visitors should not forget to bring headwear. Meeting Point: Entrance Donnersbergstraße, Aussegnungshalle (blessing hall). A registration is required per mail to Touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de or phone +49 (0)631 365 4019. Meeting Point: Entrance Donnersbergstraße, Aussegnungshalle (blessing hall). A registration is required per mail to Touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de or phone +49 (0)631 365 4019.
MAIKERWE (MAY FAIR)
MAY 29 – JUNE 8, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN
Experience plenty of variety, fun, and excitement at the Kaiserslautern fairgrounds. The Lautrer Kerwe is the largest folk festival in the West Palatinate and is well known far beyond its borders. Fancy a little mini vacation from everyday life? No problem! Whether you want to relax and switch off or rather dive in and let loose – the Lauter festival leaves nothing to be desired! The market organizers will ensure that among the roughly 140 vendors, the classic rides, like the Ferris wheel and chain carousel that simply belong to the fairground feeling, are just as represented as the trendy new attractions. Fascinating fireworks, live music, and plenty of food and drinks. The scent of roasted almonds, gingerbread, crepes, and cotton candy enchants not only sweet tooths, for more savory dishes, there are grilled pork knuckles, crispy chicken, crunchy sausages, steaks, various fish specialties, and much more!
STREET FOOD FESTIVAL
MAY 29 – 31, FRITZ-WALTER-STADION, KAISERSLAUTERN
Welcome to THE Street Food Festival at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion in Kaiserslautern! Immerse yourself in the world of delights and let yourself be inspired by the aroma and spices. From vegan treats to international classics, there is something for every taste.
PFENNIGBASAR
MAY 30 AND 31, BAHNHEIM, BAHNHEIM 17C, KAISERSLAUTERN
The largest bazaar in the region is selling antiques, crystal, tablecloths, linens
toys, dolls, women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, books, household goods and china, bags, belts and shoes. Come out and support the German-American Club, all proceeds will go to a charitable cause.
BAUERNMARKT (FARMERS’ MARKET)
MAY 31, NEUER DORFPLATZ, WEILERBACH
Enjoy a colorful farmers’ market with fresh regional produce, artisan display, food and drinks, and start getting into the summer spirit!
SUNDAY SHOPPING
MAY 31, 1 – 6 P.M., CITY CENTER/COMMERCIAL AREA, KAISERSLAUTERN
Shopping pleasure for the whole family. the shopping city of Kaiserslautern invites you to the popular open-for-business Sunday. Numerous shops in the city center as well as in the commercial areas will open their doors and offer visitors a relaxed shopping experience. In addition to the latest fashion and technology trends, attractive offers await visitors. The diverse gastronomy in the city center also invites you to linger. As usual, all public parking spaces in Kaiserslautern can be used free of charge this Sunday.
HOHENECKEN CASTLE TOUR
JUNE 3, 4 P.M., CASTLE PARKING LOT, HOHENECKEN
A walk up to the Hohenecken Castle is exciting: not only to enjoy the panoramic view over the Palatinate Forest, but also to explore the castle from the Hohenstaufen period. It was built out of the local red sandstone in the 12th century and then destroyed in 1688. Come and hear the tales of the buried treasure or Maid Hildegard of Hoheneck. Discover the use of the various chambers with many details from life in the Middle Ages. In collaboration with the Association of Friends of the Hohenecken Castle. Meeting point: Hohenecken Castle Parking: Burgherrenhalle, Forststraße 2a. A registration is required per mail to da-geh-ich-mit@kaiserslautern.de or phone +49 (0)631 365 4019.
FRONLEICHNAM (CORPUS CHRISTI DAY)
JUNE 4, GERMANY-WIDE
Fronleichnam is a German holiday celebrated on Thursday, June 4. Based on a religious background, all stores and official offices will be closed for business in observance of the holiday.
DEUTSCH-AMERIKANISCHES FREUNDSCHAFTSFEST (FRIENDSHIP FEST)
JUNE 5-7, CITY CENTER, RAMSTEIN
Friday evening kicks off with a special highlight: The USAFE “Touch ‘n Go” will play from 6:00 PM. At 8:00 PM, CHANGES will bring well-known rock and pop classics, as well as modern club tracks to the stage! On Saturday, the USAREUR-AF Band & Chorus Free Groove will open again at 6:00 PM. From 8:00 PM, rock fans will live up: FRANTIC will play favorites from Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Melissa Etheridge, Billy Idol, U2, and fire up the audience. Sunday is family day and things are a bit calmer. The stalls open from 1:00 PM and offer a variety of food and drinks. At 2:00 PM the band COUNTRY TO GO will delight the crowd with their country sound and ensure a good atmosphere.
MYSTIKA FANTASY + MITTELALTER FESTIVAL (FANTASY + MEDIEVAL FEST)
JUNE 4 -7, FORTRESS, GERMERSHEIM
Dive into a world full of wonders, where imagination and reality merge! On the long weekend, the gates at Germersheim historic fortress will open with its magical labyrinths, the Hufeisen cultural center, and the green university park transform into spectacular places of diversity and encounters, the perfect backdrop for an impressive journey through time. Immerse yourself in a vibrant realm full of magic and fantasy, bringing every era and every being to life. For details visit: https://www.festival-mystika.com/
RÖMERFEST (ROMAN FESTIVAL)
JUNE 6 AND 7, CITY CENTER/SCHLOSSPARK, ALZEY
In the beautiful setting of Alzey Castle, 130 performers present Roman civilian life with great attention to detail. There are numerous spectacular events, including gladiator fights, Roman cavalry displays, shooting demonstrations, a bird of prey show, formations, and equestrian demonstrations. Children can discover and try out Roman techniques during hands-on activities. Roman merchants, along with food and drinks, invite visitors to browse and enjoy themselves on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets for the Roman Festival are available in advance and at the box office.
40 YEARS UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
VARIOUS DATES, KAISERTHERMEN/ AMPHITHEATER, TRIER
The City of Trier is celebrating its 40th anniversary of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its Roman ruins. Various special events, such as gladiator fights, Roman cavalry demonstrations, “Food and Drink in the Roman Empire,”, and a Roman military display are taking place throughout the summer. For details and dates visit: www.trier-info.de/40-jahre-welterbe
FRÜHLINGSFEST (SPRING FESTIVAL)
JUNE 13 – 15, CITY CENTER, OTTERBERG
The Spring Festival in Otterberg is held every two years and opens on Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m. on the square in front of the Abbey Church. The mayor and the Spring Queen inaugurate the festival with music from the Otterberg “Harmonie” association, followed by a well‑known regional live band from about 8:30 p.m. At 6:00 a.m. on Sunday cannon shots wake the town and signal a musical parade by the Harmonie club, and everyone is invited to join the march and the subsequent breakfast. The festival’s highlight is a historic parade at 1:00 p.m., featuring over 1,000 participants in period costumes, fanfare bands, Cistercian monks, Walloons, Huguenots, the town’s night watchman, and the Spring Queen in a decorated carriage. Kindergartens, elementary schools, local clubs, businesses, and themed floats add color to the procession. After the parade, participants and guests walk together to the forest festival site about 3 km outside town on the road to Höringen.
ROCK OF AGES MUSICAL
JUNE 13, 8:30 P.M., FREILICHTBÜHNE, KATZWEILER
ROCK OF AGES: Hairspray, leather, and the greatest rock anthems of the 80s! Get ready for a journey back in time to the era of glam metal! The open-air stage in Katzweiler presents the Broadway jukebox musical that makes every rock fan’s heart beat faster: Experience an explosive mix of great love, crazy characters, and unforgettable rock anthems of the 1980s – all under the summery starry sky of Katzweiler. The plot is carried by the greatest hits of the 80s rock giants. Sing and headbang along to immortal classics from: Night Ranger REO Speedwagon Pat Benatar Twisted Sister Poison Foreigner … and many more! Further dates online at www.citykit.plus, www.westpfalz.de, www.kaiserslautern.plus
LANGE NACHT DER KULTUR 2026 (LONG NIGHT OF CULTURE)
JUNE 13 – 14, CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN
Coordinated by the city’s Department of Culture, the event fills the city center with over 30 venues and hundreds of artists, letting visitors create their own program. Highlights include the Lange‑Nacht‑Bus with Stefano Cattaneo and Carlos Abyazar, plus music, dance, visual art, performance and experimental works — e.g., the Fruchthalle foyer audiovisual and a 360° installation at 42kaiserslautern. Major institutions (Pfalzgalerie, Pfalztheater, music school, city museum) and the independent scene (SUKURA, Kabinett K2 / KunstRaum Westpfalz, UNION‑Studio, Salon Schmitt) and partners like the illuminated Japanese Garden all participate. Full program: https://safe.menlosecurity.com/doc/docview/viewer/docN819B2A9F8501428c81294e8207b657faeed6b1361e430690a0259424f0e4d4dac1fa2bb4e2be
LAWN TRACTOR RACE
JUNE 12 – 14, COMMERCIAL AREA, SEMBACH
Lawn tractor racing is a kind of motorsports. Each summer the “Rasentrecker Neuhemsbach” club hosts a race weekend. The popular event starts with the tapping of the beer keg and shakedown testing at 6 p.m. on Friday. The rock and party band “CHAIRWALK” will entertain the visitors from 9 p.m. On Saturday practice and qualifying of different lawn tractor types start at 11 a.m. The spectacular races are scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. Good mood is guaranteed by the party band “Magic” performing live from 9 p.m. On Sunday the entertainment program starts with performances of the Musikverein Sembach” from 10 a.m. The program on Sunday includes a vehicle exhibition and helicopter rides. Final races are held from 12 p.m. Food, beverages, cocktails, and sweets are available. Viewing the race spectacle is free of charge! For further information (in German) please check the website: https://rasentrecker-neuhemsbach.de/
MAINZER JOHANNISNACHT
JUNE 19 – 22, RHINE PROMENADE/CITY CENTER, MAINZ
In 1968, the year of the 500th anniversary of Johannes Gutenberg’s death, Karl Delorme, launched the folk festival. Since then, the memory of the great inventor Johannes Gutenberg has been celebrated. Look forward to a grand celebration with a diverse program: Johannisnacht stretches along the banks of the Rhine from the Kaisertor to the Weintor and from Fischtorplatz via Liebfrauenplatz to Schillerplatz. In addition to carousels and other rides, there is an artists’ market along the banks of the Rhine. The market offers handmade products and a variety of creative ideas in the areas of jewelry, clothing, decoration and gifts. Also look forward to an extra-large, colorful program featuring talented artists and more in Rheinland-Pfalz’s capital city. Details: https://www.mainzer-johannisnacht.de/en/
ANNIVERSARY FLEA MARKET – 750 YEARS OF KAISERSLAUTERN/50 YEARS FLEA MARKET TRADITION
JUNE 20, 8 A.M. – 4 P.M., STEINSTRASSE, KAISERSLAUTERN
While the “Kaiserslautern Classics” captivate with shiny vintage cars, the large anniversary flea market invites you to stroll through the old town. The market runs from St. Martin’s Square through the old town and from Klosterstraße to Steinstraße. Experience stalls full of rarities, curiosities & special items, encounters, memories, and real treasures. Pure flea market passion – here people discuss, bargain & laugh!
CITY TOUR IN A VINTAGE BUS
JUNE 20, 11.30 A.M., CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN
Join us for an entertaining and informative city tour aboard a nostalgic vintage bus. Discover fascinating facts and quirky stories about the historic Barbarossa City – all while enjoying panoramic views and a truly special atmosphere. A registration is required per email to Touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de or phone +49 (0)631 365 4019.
KAISERSLAUTERN CLASSICS 2026
JUNE 20, CITY CENTER/PEDESTRIAN ZONE, KAISERSLAUTERN
The “18th Kaiserslautern Classics” will take place on June 20, 2026. Vintage and classic cars of all kinds will be displayed for free in central squares in the city center of Kaiserslautern. Visitors will be enchanted by the presentation of the vintage cars. With the vehicle presentation, the participants create an extraordinary shopping atmosphere with a very special flair. As a special highlight, SUK is holding the 4th ADAC Trifels Classic Car Rally. This is combined with special tests over a total length of approximately 240 kilometers through the Vorderpfalz and Westpfalz regions. Another highlight is the 4th Vespa Meeting in Kaiserslautern. Numerous enthusiasts of the legendary motor scooter meet and ride together into the city center, where they then present their two-wheelers as part of the “Kaiserslautern Classics.”
JOHANNISMARKT
JUNE 19 – 22, TOWN CENTER, WINNWEILER
The annual Johannismarkt will take place in the town center of Winnweiler with food and drink, rides, live music and fun for all. Shops will be open on Sunday. Get into the swing and enjoy a typical town festival.
