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The North Palatinate Farmers Market in Schneckenhausen features a tractor exhibition Sunday in Schneckenhausen.

Farmers market takes place in Schneckenhausen

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Sixth North Palatinate Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday in Schneckenhausen. Regional farmers and vendors will present items of high quality at more than 60 stands. The event will also feature a tractor display and thresher demonstration. The market is known for fresh […]

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Mark Your Calendar – Sept. 16, 2016

Events » Join the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program for the Purple Gala to raise awareness about domestic violence. This year’s theme is “All people working together can end domestic abuse.” Speak up and be part of the solution. The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. […]

September 15, 2016 ×

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Pumpkin weighing championship
Just like in 2015, the Gartenschau Kaiserslautern offers its annual Rhineland-Palatinate Pumpkin Weighing Championship at 1 p.m. Sunday near the entrance. Pumpkin breeders show off and weigh their pumpkins. Prizes are awarded to the heaviest and nicest-looking pumpkins. The pumpkin display, under the motto “Royal,” continues through the end of the season, Oct. 31. The Gartenschau, also known as dino park, is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.gartenschau-kl.de.

Was ist los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Sept. 16, 2016

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.

September 15, 2016 ×

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The mineral fair in Imsbach lures numerours mineral and fossil enthusiasts each year to its community hall.

Swap meet offers minerals, fossils, guided tours

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The former mining village of Imsbach at Donnersberg hill will be a mecca for friends of minerals and fossils. Under the motto “Informing — Swapping — Buying,” the 32nd swap meet will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Imsbach community hall.

September 15, 2016 ×

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Bad Muenster takes visitors on trip through Middle Ages

Bad Muenster takes visitors on trip through Middle Ages

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Bad Muenster am Stein/Ebernburg will hold its 30th Medieval Market with jousting tournaments today through Sunday. The market, with more than 110 stands, will be located in the old part of Ebernburg, below Ebernburg Castle. The knights tournament will take place near the banks of Nahe River, in front of Rotenfels, a huge red sandstone rock.

September 15, 2016 ×

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Participants of the culinary hike in Rodenbach get to admire the scenic countryside Saturday and Sunday.

Rodenbach’s culinary hike features nature, food specialties

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A culinary hike will take place for the eighth time in Rodenbach Saturday and Sunday.

September 15, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – Sept. 9, 2016

Events » As part of their ongoing series on entrepreneurship, the Atlantic Academy Rheinland-Pfalz, in cooperation with the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt, the American-German Business Club Kaiserslautern and the Wirtschaftsfoerderung Kaiserslautern, will sponsor the next installment of the series from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the Business Innovation Center, Trippstadter […]

September 8, 2016 ×

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Pumpkin display at Gartenschau
This year’s pumpkin display at the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau runs now through 
Oct. 31 under the motto “Royal.” Statues made of numerous and different kinds of pumpkins show the king of the thieves, Robin Hood, King Elvis, Frog King, a queen bee and more. The Gartenschau, also known as dino park, is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.gartenschau-kl.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Sept. 9, 2016

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.

September 8, 2016 ×

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Visitors of the city fest Landstuhl enjoy listening to bands and dancing to the music. The fest takes place today through Sunday.

Landstuhl sponsors city fest today to Sunday

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Landstuhl will celebrate its 28th annual city fest today through Sunday. The traditional event, sponsored by the sales promotion association of the city of Landstuhl, will feature a musical program, car show, children’s activities, food specialties and Sunday shopping.

September 8, 2016 ×

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Crafters show off their skills during the farmers and arts and crafts market Sunday in Berglangenbach.

Market features regional products, arts, crafts

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Each year on the second Sunday in September, Berglangenbach holds its annual farmers and arts and crafts market. For the 17th year, the village that belongs to the Baumholder Union Community will be the stage for about 100 regional farmers and vendors Sunday.

September 8, 2016 ×