Unterwegs – August 9, 2024

RAMSTEINER SOMMERNÄCHTE (SUMMER NIGHTS)

AUG. 9, 7:00 P.M., CONGRESS CENTER, RAMSTEIN

The series of summer night concerts with varying bands and singers. Weather permitting, the concerts will take place every Friday until Aug. 23 with an “American night.”

WINE AT THE OLD MARKET

AUG. 9 – 11, OLD MARKET, LANDSTUHL

Enjoy a glass of wine with live music under starlight skies at the Old Market in Landstuhl. For full program, visit: www.wein-am-markt.com

KERWE (VILLAGE FEST)

VARIOUS COMMUNITIES IN THE KMC IN AUGUST

Mehlingen Aug. 16, Miesenbach Aug. 23, Kindsbach Aug. 23, Sembach Aug. 24, Kusel Aug. 30. Also watch for signs and posters in your individual communities. 

SUMMER SWING IM VOLKSPARK (CONCERT SERIES)

AUG. 14, 7:00 P.M., VOLKSPARK, KAISERSLAUTERN

Experience an evening at the Volkspark every Wednesday until the end of August. Enjoy a relaxed evening, bring your blanket and a picnic basket, and swing yourself into summer.

DEIDESHEIMER WEINKERWE (WINE FESTIVAL)

AUG. 9-12/16-19, CITY CENTER, DEIDESHEIM

Enjoy a wine festival with cult status! This wine festival is an absolute highlight during the wine festival season and a must for all wine lovers. On two weekends everything in the picturesque town revolves around culture, art and wine-related delights.a Experience the Palatinate way of life with fine-tuned regional classics in cozy courtyards overhung with grapevines.

RESIDENZFEST (WINE FESTIVAL)

AUG. 10 – 12, CITY CENTER, KIRCHHEIMBOLANDEN

Voted “Most Beautiful Wine Festival 2017,” the Residenzfest is entering its 72nd round this year under the slogan “Three Summer Days in the Small Residence.” Full of anticipation, KiBo invites you to take a break behind historic walls and towers, in idyllic courtyard arbors. Enjoy the popular Residenzfest in an atmospheric flair and ambience, which offers various Palatinate specialties and delicacies as well as an extensive selection of regional and national wines. Musically, there will be a wide range of music with lots of live music on all days of the event. A wide variety of bands, entertainers, music duos and dance bands offer a wide spectrum for young and old. In addition, visitors also have the opportunity to stroll through the shops on Sunday between wine and delicacies during the Sunday shopping season. Be a guest in the heart of the Northern Palatinate, enjoy food and drink at one of the most popular local festivals in the Palatinate! Visit: https://visit-kirchheimbolanden.de/events/residenzfest-kirchheimbolanden/

HARLEY UND WEIN, 25TH INTERNATIONAL HARLEY-DAVIDSON MEET

AUG. 8 – 11, ÜRZIG/MOSELLE

Moselle wine meets Harley, a connection between wine and Harley Davidson! With a warm-up party, live music, wine and regional specialties, wine queens, a reception and a special Harley night. Biker, don’t miss out on the fun while enjoying spectacular routes along the Moselle River along the way and at the event. http://www.uerzig.de

KOBLENZ SUMMER FESTIVAL

“RHINE IN FLAMES”

AUG. 9 – 11, MOSELLE/RHINE PROMENADE/DEUTSCHES ECK, KOBLENZ

The fire spectacle “Rhine in Flames” is the highlight of the event every year in the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley. On the second Saturday in August, several fireworks displays illuminate the night sky between Spay and Koblenz in fantastic colors. A diverse summer music festival is celebrated on the event mile on the banks of the Rhine and Moselle around the Deutsches Eck: Numerous artists and artists will present themselves on several stages and play areas invite the 150,000 visitors to dance over three days, but also to relax. The big fireworks display from “Rhine in Flames” on Saturday evening is the highlight of the Koblenz summer festival. The cable car shuttles between Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and the Koblenz Summer Festival event site (extended travel times!). Admission to the Koblenz Summer Festival is free! www.koblenzer-sommerfest.de

WEIN IN DER HEIDE (WINE HIKE)

AUG. 17, 2:00 – 9:30 P.M, MEHLINGER HEIDE/MEHLINGEN

Wine and nature lovers can look forward to an extraordinary event at Mehlinger Heide! First join a relaxed hike around the blooming heather, sip a glass of wine along the route and later meet new friends at a casual get-together with Dampfnudeln (steamed dumplings), salads and delicatessen plates. For details, visit: www.juna-events.de

WEINDORF WEILERBACH

AUG. 16 – 18, ALTER BAHNHOF, WEILERBACH

Once again, Weilerbach is hosting its annual wine village at the old train station. Come out and enjoy a glass of wine, regional specialties, live music and get to know your German neighbors in a casual atmosphere.

FANTASY AND MEDIEVAL MARKET

AUG. 15 – 18, DEUTSCH-FRANZÖSISCHER GARTEN (French Garden), SAARBRÜCKEN

Participants from all over Europe will be meeting at the the German-French Garten for four days to celebrate the 14th Fantasy and Medieval Days (PMT 2024). Peter Pan will tell tales, there will be over 120 dealers and craftsmen with traditional goods. The programm includes jugglers, dancers, musicians, magicians and story tellers. There will be special childrens‘ activities, a mermaid and a pirate setting. Fans of fencing will have the chance to experience fencing fights and fire shows. Shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday include popular folk music groups and „FAUN“ presenting a world of fairy tales and myths. There will be plenty of regional and traditional delicacies along with Mett and self-brewed beer. A must-see for fantasy and medieval fans. For details, visit: www.mittelaltertage-sb.de

HOFFEST (COURTYARD FEST)

AUG. 17 AND 18, LAMBSBORN/NEAR BRUCHMÜHLBACH-MIESAU

Every second year the association “Hoffest Hilft Helfen” (Hoffest help Help) in Lambsborn invites visitors to its fest with live music, farmers’ and artisan market, cheerful children’s program and regional specialties. Kick-off will be on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. with the popular band “Take Five”, the bar in the old cow’s barn will be open for cocktails and more. An open-air church service will take place on Sunday, followed by live music until late evening. The event will be rounded off by Heiko Ecker, participant of the world grill championship. There will be special highlights for kids: a bouncy castle, a clown theater and if they have any injured stuffed animals they can take them to the “Teddy clinic” for treatment. Proceeds will go towards a charitable cause, plenty of parking space is available with directions posted. Come out and enjoy a special fest in the closer vicinity!