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WEIN AM MARKT
AUG. 7 – 9, ALTER MARKT, LANDSTUHL
Live music, wine tastings, atmospheric evening lighting, as well as a diverse selection of wines from carefully chosen winemakers, fresh Secco cocktails, and exquisite winemaker champagnes await you. Your culinary needs are also well taken care of with flame-grilled salmon, barbecue specialties, and more. Wine at the market is presented by the Fördergemeinschaft Landstuhl e.V. and the Cuvée Winebar & Vinothek Kaiserslautern. For more information: www.wein-am-markt.com
RESIDENZFEST
AUG. 8 – 10, CITY CENTER, KIRCHHEIMBOLANDEN
Kirchheimbolanden invites you to its 74th Residence Festival. Voted the ‘Most Beautiful Wine Festival 2017, this year’s festival goes under the motto ‘Three Summer Days in the Little Residence.’ Kirchheimbolanden warmly welcomes you to take a break behind historic walls and towers, and to explore charming courtyard arcades. At the widely known and popular festival, enjoy a pleasant atmosphere with various Palatinate specialties and delicacies, as well as a wide selection of regional and national wines. Musically, there’s something for everyone every day, with lots of live music. Various bands, entertainers, music duos, and dance bands will offer a wide range of entertainment for both young and old. Additionally, on Sunday, visitors have the chance to stroll through the shops during the special Sunday opening, sampling both wine and delicacies along the way. Also see ABC in KMC.
AFTERWORK AM BRUNNEN
AUG. 7, 6 P.M., TOWN CENTER/WINNWEILER
Winnweiler invites you to a swinging afterwork party at the fountain (opposite “Zum Schnorres”) for a lively Friday evening with DJ music, fruity cocktails and drinks, and a great summer atmosphere. Come by and enjoy the spirit!
KERWE (VILLAGE FEST)
AUGUST, VARIOUS DATES/LOCATIONS IN THE KMC:
Upcoming village festivals nearby: Erfenbach Waldfest Aug. 8, Schrollbach Aug. 14, Stelzenberg Aug. 15, Mehlingen Aug. 14, Kindsbach Aug. 28, Erfenbach Aug. 28, and Sembach Aug. 28. Also check your local “Amtsblatt” and watch for signs and posters for further dates in individual towns.
SUMMER SWING AT VOLKSPARK
AUG. 12, 7 – 10 P.M., VOLKSPARK, KAISERSLAUTERN
On eight Wednesday evenings in July and August, the Summer Swing will take place again, this year at Volkspark Kaiserslautern. You can look forward to a diverse program. Enjoy handmade, high-quality, exciting music from one of the biggest music families in the world: jazz. Further dates: Aug. 19 and 26
DEIDESHEIMER WEINKERWE
AUG. 7 -11, 14 – 18, CITY CENTER, DEIDESHEIM
At this special wine festival, the wineries open their picturesque courtyards, and Bahnhofstraße turns into the “Woigass,” stretching from the train station to the historic market square. Along the “Woigass,” stalls offering wine and regional specialties invite you to linger. You’ll also find food stalls at the town square, and a stage offers a varied music program. Families are well catered for too: small rides and fairground stalls provide fun and entertainment. Enthronement of the new wine princess in the town hall on Friday evening, and official opening with speech on Saturday. Program: www.deidesheim.de
THE FASCINATION OF SPACE
AUG. 8, 2 P.M. TECHNIK MUSEUM, SPEYER
On Aug. 8 the museum welcomes NASA astronaut Mrk Lee. He will talk about his four space missions at the Forum cinema and take visitors on a fascinating journey into space. You can look forward to a special insight into his work, personal experiences from space, and moving stories from an astronaut. The speech is in English. Afterwards, he will answer questions from visitors. Children up to 14 can take a souvenir photo with him.
WEILERBACHER WEINDORF
AUG. 14 – 16, ALTER BAHNHOF, WEILERBACH
For three days, Palatinate wines will be offered at the winemakers’ stands. Matching food and a music program complete the event.
MIESENBACH KERWE (FUNFAIR)
AUG. 28 – 31, SPORTSFIELD, MIESENBACH
Miesenbach will celebrate its annual funfair with a great program organized by the association “Miesenbacher Ereignis- & Traditionsverein”. From Friday through Monday visitors can look forward to musical entertainment, fun rides for children, candy, coffee and cakes, food and beverages. The fairground is located next to the sports field in Miesenbach.
SEMBACH XXL KERWE (VILLAGE FESTIVAL)
AUG. 28 – 31, VILLAGE CENTER, SEMBACH
Once again small Sembach is putting on big village festival with live music, rides, lots of food and drinks, a parade on Sunday, and fun for young and old. German-American singer Yasmin will entertain the crowd, don’t miss out on the lively atmosphere and meet your neighbors.
BACKFISCHFEST (CITY FESTIVAL)
AUG. 29 – SEP. 6, FAIR GROUNDS, WORMS
Every year at the end of August, Worms experiences nine days of extraordinary activity: that’s when the Backfischfest, the largest wine and folk festival on the Rhine, has both locals and the several thousand visitors from near and far completely in its grip. At the heart of this traditional festival is the Worms Fishermen’s Guild – one of the oldest guilds in Germany (founded in 1106). Every year, on the last Saturday in August, the ‘Bojemääschter vun de Fischerwääd’ (Mayor of the Fishermen’s Meadow) takes over official duties in the town hall, along with his Backfisch bride. In 2026, the Backfischfest will be held for the 93rd time. More information at www.backfischfest.de
FREILUFTBASAR 2026
AUG. 30, WEILERBACH
Be part of the Weilerbach village bazaar this year too and take part with your own sales stand in Weilerbach. It will take place all around town as a giant flea market. To sign up, visit: www.freiluftbasar.de
ENGLISH GUIDED TOUR
IN KAISERSLAUTERN
SEP. 5, 11.15 A.M., TOURIST INFO, KAISERSLAUTERN
Experience history and culture of Kaiserslautern in a lively way! The tour starts with a visit of the Count Palatinate Hall of the former Casimir Castle, where official receptions of the city are held today. Afterwards the tour continues through the underground passages. These tunnels are approx. 70 meters long. The passages are equipped with illuminated boards and sound effects illustrating Kaiserslautern in ancient times. Meeting Point for the tour is the Tourist Information.
HIPPIE MARKET
SEP. 12, GELTERSWOOG, KAISERSLAUTERN
Get into the 60’s and 70’s groove and visit the iconic Hippie Market with good vibes, Ibiza Market, yoga, organic house music, handmade items, sustainable fashion, décor, jewelry and live music.
GROUP TOURS IN ENGLISH
VARIOUS DATES, TOURIST INFO, KAISERSLAUTERN
Kaiserslautern is celebrating its 750th anniversary of city rights this year. For group tours in honor of the occasion, such as a city bus tour, guided cemetery tour, guided historic walk, Hohenecken castle, K’town for kids and more, visit: https://www.kaiserslautern.de/tourismus_freizeit_kultur/tourismus/besichtigungstouren/besichtigungstouren_gruppen/index.html.en
