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Photo by Stefan LayesThe Ramstein Farmers Market will be set up in the center of town from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Stores offer Sunday shopping from 1 to 6 p.m.

Ramstein farmers market highlights regional, fresh products

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Public Affairs

The Rheinland-Pfalz Agricultural Chamber from Kaiserslautern will sponsor its annual farmers market Sunday in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

September 26, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoHikers walk through the vineyards near Freinsheim from one food station to the other during the culinary hike today to Sunday.

Vintners offer specialties on culinary hiking route

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The wine growing community of Freinsheim will offer a culinary hike on its wine-hiking trail today to Sunday.

September 19, 2013 ×

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Photo by Mark HeeterBrig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente (second from left), 86th Airlift Wing commander; Col. Bryan DeCoster (left), U.S. Army Baden-Württemberg commander;   Anja Pfeiffer, Weilerbach Union Community mayor; and Rodenbach Deputy Mayor Ralf Schwarm (right) prepare to cut a ribbon marking the official opening of the Rodenbach Culinary Wandering Sept. 14. The annual event offers hikers an opportunity to enjoy the culinary specialties of local businesses and was well-attended despite inclement weather.

Rodenbach Culinary Wandering

September 19, 2013 ×

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Open mind, extra time can save cash when traveling

by Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

Fantasizing about an exotic getaway but finding yourself strapped for cash? A “Space-A” seat aboard a military aircraft might be just your ticket to that vacation of your dreams.

September 19, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoThe medieval market in Bad Münster features musicians and jugglers who entertain the audience.

Bad Münster presents life in Middle Ages

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Bad Münster am Stein/Ebernburg will hold its 27th medieval market with jousting tournaments today through Sunday. The event with more than 100 stands and craftsmen will be located in the center of Ebernburg. The knights tournament will take place near the banks of the Nahe River, in front Rotenfels, a large, red, sandstone rock.

September 12, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoHella Ullinger (third from left) and Morbach residents come together and prepare fruit for plum butter to be offered during the annual Latwerch Fest Sunday.

Fest in Morbach highlights plums, other fruits

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Each year in September, the “Latwerch Fest,” or plum butter fest, takes place in Morbach, a part of Niederkirchen. Organizer and local Hella Ullinger will open up her property from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday to invite interested guests to the traditional event.

September 12, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoParticipants of the culinary hike near Rodenbach can stop at eight locations to taste food and wine.

Rodenbach’s culinary hike features nature, food specialties, fun

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The fifth culinary hike will take place Saturday and Sunday in Rodenbach.

September 12, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photosCrafters show their work at the farmers and arts and crafts market Sunday in Berglangenbach.

Market features regional farmers’ products, arts, crafts

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Each year on the second Sunday in September, Berglangenbach, which belongs to the Baumholder Union Community, holds its annual farmers and arts and crafts market. For the 14th year, the village will be the stage for about 100 regional farmers and vendors Sunday.

September 5, 2013 ×

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Official representatives open the charcoal burners fest 5 p.m. Saturday near the coal kiln in Trippstadt.

Trippstadt celebrates charcoal burners fest, smithy fest

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Trippstadt will celebrate its annual “Kohlenbrennerfest,” charcoal burners’ fest, Saturday and Sunday. Besides the traditional burning of charcoal, the fest includes demonstrations of old craftsmanship, displays, children’s activities and live music.

September 5, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoMore than 20 bands play on three stages over the weekend at the Landstuhl Stadtfest.

Landstuhlapalooza: Two dozen bands play weekend Stadtfest

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

There’s so much music planned for this year’s Stadtfest Landstuhl, it might as well be called Landstuhlapalooza.

September 5, 2013 ×