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For the 14th year, the Rheinland-Pfalz Agricultural Chamber from Kaiserslautern and the City of Ramstein-Miesenbach will sponsor the big farmers market Sunday, when Germans will celebrate Thanksgiving.
The market features farmers presenting their products, an animal show, historical tractor displays, demonstrations and musical entertainment from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stores will be open from 1 to 6 p.m.
Deputy Mayor Ludwig Linsmayer will officially open the market at 10:30 a.m. in the Haus des Bürgers. A festive Thanksgiving worship service will follow supported by the Children’s and Youth Choir of Ramstein-Miesenbach and the Hunting Horn Blowers from Kusel.
“More than 30 regional farmers and vendors offer fresh items under the motto ‘From the region — for the region,’” said Stefan Layes from the City of Ramstein-Miesenbach.
The listing of fresh products for sale and to eat on the spot includes beef, lamb and pork meat, meat from game, potatoes, potato pancakes, potato soup, fish specialties, dairy products such as yoghurt, cheese and butter, honey, honey wine, honey liquor, wurst, eggs, pasta, and baked goods. Visitors also have a choice of schnaps, liquors and wine.
“Our regional products are very good. There is no need to buy apples from New Zealand,” Mr. Lindsmayer said. “We try to support the local agriculture.”
The entertainment program features street musicians and craftsmanship demonstrations by lace makers, potters and basket makers.
Other items being sold include arts and crafts, pillows with different fillings, baskets, wooden household tools, toys, knitted products, and decoration items.
“We also offer a farmers quiz, where participants can win fine prizes. The first prize is a weekend trip to the South Pfalz area for two adults and two children,” Mr. Layes said.
An animal show with rabbits, chickens, pigeons, lambs, calves, sheep, donkeys and ponies will be available on the market area. In front of the Ramstein Museum visitors can watch sheep-shearing demonstrations and watch how blacksmiths work with horses. Children can ride ponies, felt with sheep wool and have their faces painted.
A display under the motto “Biological diversity — Eat responsibly” will be set up in the foyer of the city hall.
“We hope the weather will be good and a lot of visitors come to our farmers market, which is our second biggest market after Wendelinusmarket scheduled for Oct. 23 and 24,” Mr. Linsmayer said.
The center of town will be closed to motorized traffic from 2 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday.
