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Open mind, extra time can save cash when traveling

by Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

Fantasizing about an exotic getaway but finding yourself strapped for cash? A “Space-A” seat aboard a military aircraft might be just your ticket to that vacation of your dreams.

September 19, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoThe medieval market in Bad Münster features musicians and jugglers who entertain the audience.

Bad Münster presents life in Middle Ages

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Bad Münster am Stein/Ebernburg will hold its 27th medieval market with jousting tournaments today through Sunday. The event with more than 100 stands and craftsmen will be located in the center of Ebernburg. The knights tournament will take place near the banks of the Nahe River, in front Rotenfels, a large, red, sandstone rock.

September 12, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoHella Ullinger (third from left) and Morbach residents come together and prepare fruit for plum butter to be offered during the annual Latwerch Fest Sunday.

Fest in Morbach highlights plums, other fruits

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Each year in September, the “Latwerch Fest,” or plum butter fest, takes place in Morbach, a part of Niederkirchen. Organizer and local Hella Ullinger will open up her property from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday to invite interested guests to the traditional event.

September 12, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoParticipants of the culinary hike near Rodenbach can stop at eight locations to taste food and wine.

Rodenbach’s culinary hike features nature, food specialties, fun

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The fifth culinary hike will take place Saturday and Sunday in Rodenbach.

September 12, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photosCrafters show their work at the farmers and arts and crafts market Sunday in Berglangenbach.

Market features regional farmers’ products, arts, crafts

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Each year on the second Sunday in September, Berglangenbach, which belongs to the Baumholder Union Community, holds its annual farmers and arts and crafts market. For the 14th year, the village will be the stage for about 100 regional farmers and vendors Sunday.

September 5, 2013 ×

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Official representatives open the charcoal burners fest 5 p.m. Saturday near the coal kiln in Trippstadt.

Trippstadt celebrates charcoal burners fest, smithy fest

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Trippstadt will celebrate its annual “Kohlenbrennerfest,” charcoal burners’ fest, Saturday and Sunday. Besides the traditional burning of charcoal, the fest includes demonstrations of old craftsmanship, displays, children’s activities and live music.

September 5, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoMore than 20 bands play on three stages over the weekend at the Landstuhl Stadtfest.

Landstuhlapalooza: Two dozen bands play weekend Stadtfest

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

There’s so much music planned for this year’s Stadtfest Landstuhl, it might as well be called Landstuhlapalooza.

September 5, 2013 ×

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Kaiserslautern ‘swings’ during Barbarossa Fest

Kaiserslautern ‘swings’ during Barbarossa Fest

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“Swinging Lautern” will be the motto of Kaiserslautern’s annual Barbarossa fest Thursday through Sept. 7 in the center of town.

August 29, 2013 ×

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Old city fest

Old city fest

Lt. Col. Mike Sullivan, U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder commander, and City Mayor Peter Lang team up to serve beer Aug. 23 during the opening ceremony of the city’s “Altstadfest,” or old city fest.

August 29, 2013 ×

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Gartenschau holds ‘Wild West’ pumpkin festival

Gartenschau holds ‘Wild West’ pumpkin festival

Story and photo by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern is still decked out in the colors of late summer even though its next seasonal event is on its way.

August 29, 2013 ×