Unterwegs – July 31, 2026

KERWE (VILLAGE FEST)

JULY – 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.

FRENCH GARDEN PARTY

JULY 31, 6 P.M., GARTENSCHAU/ NEUMÜHLEPARK, KAISERSLAUTERN

A touch of France in the middle of summer.  Join the garden show for the French garden party, an evening full of joy, indulgence, and music. Between greenery and blooming flower beds, “French Touch” will entertain guests with tango and musette creating a French flair. Add a good drop of wine and a crispy tarte flambée, or simply enjoy a picnic with friends under the open sky – pure French joie de vivre!

GREEK SUMMER NIGHT IN RAMSTEIN

JULY 31, 7.30 P.M., CONGRESS CENTER, RAMSTEIN

Each theme night has the focus on a certain country with traditional music, food and drinks. A “Greek Night” will take place on Friday, July 31. Live music by the band “Mikri Kompania” will entertain the audience. The program will include the performance of a Greek dancing group.

WEIN AM MARKT

JULY 31 – AUG. 2, 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 Next date: Aug. 7 – 9.

NEULEININGEN CASTLE

WINE FESTIVAL

JULY 31 – AUG. 3, CASTLE COURTYARD, NEULEININGEN

For the 18th time, the Neuleiningen wineries invite you to the castle courtyard. Since 2007, music and wine enjoyment have been celebrated with free admission. The town warmly invites you to visit the award-winning wine festival, “Most Beautiful Wine Festival in the Palatinate”, when it’s time again: The Neuleiningen winemakers welcome their guests. The venue alone (the upper castle courtyard) makes it a special, unusual wine festival, which might feel more like a festival than a village fair. Every day there will be live music with free admission, there will also be a culinary offering at the castle. We look forward to seeing you. Program: https://www.burg-weinfest.de/programm/

SUMMER SWING AT VOLKSPARK

AUG. 5, 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.12, 19 and 26

TIME TRAVEL – EXPERIENCE HISTORY – VR TOUR IN THE MIDDLE AGES

AUG. 1, 2.30 P.M., CITY CENTER, OTTERBERG

In 2026 especially for our American fellow citizens we offer a “Time Travel” tour, a unique experience that brings history to life in a fascinating way. Participants are enthusiastic about this incomparable journey through time, which combines tradition and modernity in a unique way, in German or English. But the highlight of the tour is the incomparable atmosphere of the imposing Otterberg Abbey Church with its exciting history. Here, participants experience history live – no longer virtually, but with the real, massive, yellow sandstones that characterize this building. English guided tours of the abbey church can be booked individually. Further date: Oct. 10, 4.30 p.m. Bookable online at https://www.otterbach-otterberg.de/tourismus-freizeit/gaestefuehrungen/time-travel/

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!

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

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.

WALDFEST

AUG. 8 – 9, FUCHSDELLE, ERFENBACH

The music association Hobby Singers will once again host its Waldfest (forest festival) in Fuchsdelle, just outside Erfenbach. The fest starts on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. with live music by the “Stage Busters”, followed by a party. Sunday bring Frühschoppen at 11 a.m. with the original Fuchsdellmusikanten, 1.30 p.m. the Kolping traditional brass band and 4 p.m. the Stauchwiesenband. Enjoy a lively weekend amid the forest!

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.