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Mark Your Calendar – May 27, 2016

Events » The spring-summer Special Olympics will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3 at the Southside Fitness Center track and field on Ramstein. The Special Olympics is an international program of athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The event holds a variety of Olympic-type […]

May 26, 2016 ×

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May carnival continues through Monday
The Kaiserslautern “Maikerwe,” or “May carnival,” with more than 140 ride owners and vendors presenting their attractions, merchandise and food specialties, closes out with a fireworks display around 10 p.m. Monday. Rides are open from 1 to 11 p.m. each day and until midnight Saturday. Additionally, stores are open form 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. For details, visit www.kaiserslautern.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – May 27, 2016

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.

May 26, 2016 ×

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Numerous walking groups, floats and music bands take part in the Rheinland-Pfalz State Fair parade starting at 1 p.m. June 5 in Alzey.

State fair takes place June 3 to 5 in Alzey

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The annual Rheinland-Pfalz State Fair will take place June 3 to 5 in the city of Alzey. Cities and union communities of the state of Rheinland-Pfalz, charity organizations and military forces will participate in the fair to demonstrate who they are and what they have to offer.

May 26, 2016 ×

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Outdoor swimming pools open now

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Public outdoor swimming pools in the area are open now. The majority of them are heated, and they usually stay open until September, if weather permits.

May 26, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – May 20, 2016

Events » A German-American friendship fest will take place Saturday through Sunday on Campbell Barracks, Roemerstrasse in Heidelberg. The event features rides, games, music and food specialties. » The Erlenbach fire department will celebrate its 135th anniversary Saturday night and Sunday near Theo-Barth-Halle. A rock concert with Fused will start at 8 […]

May 19, 2016 ×

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May carnival starts today
Kaiserslautern starts its annual “Maikerwe,” or May carnival, at 5 p.m. today at the Messeplatz fairgrounds. More than 140 ride owners and vendors present their attractions, merchandise and food specialties. A fireworks display will be lit around 10 p.m. Through May 30, the rides are open from 1 to 11 p.m. each day and until midnight Saturdays. Some food booths and vendors open at 11 a.m. For details, visit www.kaiserslautern.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – May 20, 2016

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.

May 19, 2016 ×

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Photo by Nathan Davis
Lichtenberg Castle near Thallichtenberg is the stage for Castle Spring with a garden and herbal market, musical entertainment, exhibitions and food and drink specialties Sunday.

Lichtenberg Castle offers spring event with markets, entertainment

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For the second time, Lichtenberg Castle near Kusel will sponsor its “Castle Spring” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

May 19, 2016 ×

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Children can get their faces painted during the medieval market Saturday and Sunday in Reipoltskirchen.

Reipoltskirchen holds medieval market

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Reipoltskirchen will host a medieval market at the bottom of its “Wasserburg,” a moated castle, Saturday and Sunday. For the fourth time, this castle, which is one of the best-kept castles in the Pfalz, will be the location for medieval groups presenting the life of the Middle Ages.

May 19, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – May 13, 2016

Events » A German-American friendship fest will take place Saturday through May 22 on Campbell Barracks, Roemerstrasse in Heidelberg. The event features rides, games, music and food specialties. » The spring-summer Special Olympics will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3 at the Southside Fitness Center track and field […]

May 12, 2016 ×

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Concert season starts in Volkspark
Kaiserslautern starts its annual outdoor concert season at 11 a.m. Sunday in Volkspark. The group Pfaelzer Musikanten presents a mix of brass music. Every two weeks until Sept. 4, concerts will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. Next to the music pavilion, children can enjoy an adventure playground. Beverages and little snacks are available at a bistro. Volkspark, with its duck pond, is located on the corner of Donnersberger and Entersweiler Strasse, next to the public swimming pool Warmfreibad. For more information, visit www.kaiserslautern.de.

KMC Notices and Events – May 13, 2016

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.

May 12, 2016 ×