Unterwegs – July 18, 2025

ZWEIBRÜCKER STADTFEST 2025 (CITY FESTIVAL)

JULY 25 – 27, CITY CENTER, ZWEIBRÜCKEN

Whether savory, sweet, or exotic – the city festival will once again treat visitors to a diverse selection of food and drinks. But, as always, the focus is on one thing: the music! Numerous acts will perform on a total of eight stages over three days, providing a diverse live program that will delight music fans of all genres. As a special highlight, visitors can look forward to a true star of the pop music world this year. Take a trip down the road, experience the lively festival and use the opportunity to get to know Zweibrücken. 

KERWE (VILLAGE FEST)

JULY/AUGUST, VARIOUS DATES/LOCATIONS

During the summer and early fall months, almost every town or village celebrates its “Kerwe”, a dialect version of “Kirchweih”. Originally these fests were celebrated when a church was consecrated. Throughout time, the festivals have developed into cheerful town or village events where friends, neighbors, relatives and new town residents meet and have a good time together, usually with plenty of food, drink and live music. In most towns village youth bind the traditional “Kerwestrauss,” a pole decorated with colored ribbons mounted at the local Gasthaus. Part of the tradition is speeches about local scandals, gossip and funny events. Some villages also have parades on Sunday. Upcoming fests: Obermohr July 25, Weltersbach Aug: 9, Mehlingen Aug 15. Schrollbach Aug. 15, Alsenborn Aug. 30.

Also watch for signs/posters in individual towns.

STADTMAUERFEST FREINSHEIM

JULY 18 – 21, CITY CENTER/RING WALL, FREINSHEIM

Freinsheim is in a festive mood. A medieval city wall, a baroque old town, balmy summer nights, friendly people, sparkling wines, and delicacies from the Palatinate cuisine – that’s Freinsheim at its best. The town celebrates its wine festival around the historic city wall. Along a 1.3-kilometer stretch, 19 stalls showcase what they understand as Palatinate hospitality. Stroll along narrow paths, through historic alleys, and across romantic squares in cheerful Freinsheim. You’ll love it!

SPANISCHE NACHT (NOCHE ESPAÑOL)

JULY 19, 6 P.M., PLACE DE WARCQ, BAUMHOLDER

The “Spanish Night” in Baumholder celebrates Spanish culture with lively music, culinary delights, and traditional dances. Visitors can look forward to an authentic atmosphere where they can enjoy tapas and paella, while flamenco dancers and musicians provide entertainment. To accommodate the large number of visitors, the event concept has been adapted: Two large food stalls will offer a wide selection of Spanish specialties this year – from tapas to paella. The popular churros stall will also be there again, providing sweet treats. The beverage section has also been expanded: As in the previous year, the larger stall will be serving authentic Spanish wine and beer – a delight for all lovers of Mediterranean wine culture. A Spanish live band will provide the perfect musical ambience, creating a real holiday feeling with lively rhythms and a captivating atmosphere. ¡Nos vemos en la fiesta!

SUNDAY STROLL MEHLINGER HEIDE

JULY 27, 11 A.M., ENTRANCE MEHLINGER HEIDE,

MEHLINGEN

Enjoy a leisurely stroll during the best time of year! The Heather should be in full bloom, and you’ll have a great view up to Donnersberg. Mehlinger Heide is one of the largest heather fields in southern Germany and was once a French/U.S. maneuver site brought to new life. For details, also visit: https://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/abc-in-kmc-mehlinger-heide/

The guided tour will be in German, but even if you don’t get every word, the premises and its history are well worth a visit. Visitors are advised of the following: Wear sturdy footwear. Tours will not take place in the event of persistent rain or dangerous weather. Please bring a hat and sufficient water. The tours are only suitable for sure-footed people, very difficult for strollers. Further dates: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, always at 11 a.m.

SCHLABBEFLICKERFESTIVAL (SHOEMAKER FEST)

AUG. 1 -3, CITY CENTER, PIRMASENS

Three days, three locations, and more than 60 hours of live music, spectacular art performances, hands-on activities, and, of course, a musical spectacle: that’s the Pirmasens Schlabbeflicker Festival.

Celebrate to your heart’s content on the Exeplatz, Münzplatz, and Schlossplatz squares. Numerous bands, duos, and soloists, DJs, and a gospel choir will provide the perfect sound. Bahnhofstrasse will become a large children’s mile, and Schlossplatz will become an open-air studio. On Sunday, shops will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and a free shuttle bus will serve the Pirmasens shoe outlets.

A warm welcome to everyone on the first weekend of August

RESIDENZFEST (CITY FESTIVAL)

AUG. 9 – 11, CITY CENTER, KIRCHHEIMBOLANDEN

Kirchheimbolanden invites you to the 73rd Residence Festival, voted as the “Most Beautiful Wine Festival 2017.” This year’s theme is: “Three Summer Days in the Little Residence,” Kirchheimbolanden is full of anticipation and invites you to stop by behind historic walls and towers, in idyllic courtyard arbors. Enjoy various Palatinate specialties and delicacies, as well as an extensive selection of regional and national wines, in the ambiance of nationally renowned and popular Residence Festival. A wide range of music, including plenty of live music, will be offered on all days of the event. Various bands, entertainers, musical duos, and dance ensembles will offer a wide spectrum for young and old. Visitors will also have the opportunity to stroll through the shops on Sunday, enjoying wine and delicacies, as well as shopping.

KELTENDORF IN STEINBACH

SUNDAYS UNTIL OCT. 31, 11 A.M. – 4 P.M.,

STEINBACH/DONNERSBERG

A visit to the Celtic village in Steinbach AT Donnersberg is like a fascinating journey into the mystical world of the early Donnersberg inhabitants. This small, reconstructed village is more than a museum in the traditional sense. Here, the culture of the Celtic “natives” comes alive. Use all your senses to follow in the footsteps of the people who lived on the Donnersberg more than 2,000 years ago.

The complex, built in 2004, was modeled on the floor plans of a Celtic settlement from the second half of the 1st century BC, discovered near Germersheim. The six buildings provide a good impression of the craft techniques used by the Celts to build houses. You can see wooden post and half-timbered structures, constructed with appropriate tenons using traditional timber construction techniques. Wooden shingles were used for the roofing. The facades were plastered with clay. In the Celtic village, guests of all ages can also get hands-on. Learning Celtic craft techniques such as felting, arrow making, and clay bead making complement the guided tour of the village and make the visit a very special excursion into the world of the Celts on Donnersberg.