by Leonie Milde
contributing writer
Spring is the season for getting out of your house, enjoying a glass of regional wine in the sunshine and discovering new corners of the state. Though spring festivals may be sneakily disguised as Weinfest, Stadtfest, Frühlingsfest, Frühlingsmesse and other blossoming terms, we have uncovered their true identities: delicious outdoor fun for the whole family inviting you to enjoy culinary delicacies, family entertainment, live music and, of course, wine in charming towns and cities surrounding Kaiserslautern.
Kallstadt, Fest of 100 Wines. April 26 to 29.
Weisenheim am Sand, Spring Fair and hike. April 26 to 28.
Lachen-Speyerdorf, Wine and Frog Fair. April 26 to 20.
Meckenheim, 5th WeinTestival Auf der Höhe. April 27 to 28.
Bad Dürkheim, May Wine Fair at Weingut Rasskopf-Hofmann. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from
April 27 to May 5.
Bad Dürkheim, Spring Market: first wines, sunflower sale and more. April 28.
Wachenheim an der Weinstrasse, May Fair: culinary delights with midnight witch dance and white sausage breakfast. April 30 to May 1.
Dackenheim, May Pole Setup Celebration. May 1.
Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, Andergasser Fest. May 1 to 6.
Bad Dürkheim, Grethen-Hausen Fair: carnival rides and more. May 3 to 7.
Bobenheim am Berg, Tarte Flambé Fair. May 18.
Hassloch, Leisböhler Wine Days on Rathausplatz. May 17 to 19.
Neustadt-Geinsheim, Wine and Asparagus Fair. May 17 to 19.
Meckenheim, 43rd Gässelweinkerwe: live music and culinary specialities. May 24 to 27.
Bobenheim am Berg, 4th Brewery Fair. May 25.
Neustadt-Haardt, Wine Fair on the Street. May 24 to 30.
Bad Dürkheim, City Fair. May 29 to June 2.
Freinsheim, Old City Center Fair. May 30 to June 2.