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SECOND ANNUAL KAISERSLAUTERN COUNTY FAMILY DAY
JUNE 24, CALL FOR KMC PARTICIPATION, CONGRESS CENTER, RAMSTEIN-MIESENBACH
The Union Community of Ramstein-Miesenbach and the County of Kaiserslautern are organizing a day revolving around family, leisure and tourism on June 24 and invite interested KMC parties to participate. Last year a number of KMC groups took part and successfully showcased their clubs and talents. This year the organizers would like to present a typical American baseball cage. Anyone interested can contact joachimfelka@gmail.com (English spoken) for more information.
FRÜHJAHRSMESSE (SPRING FESTIVAL)
APRIL 6 – 23, FESTPLATZ, SPEYER
The Festplatz will turn into one colorful amusement park with rides for the whole family, games, culinary delights and a beer garden. Don’t miss out on the fun along the Rhein River. https://www.pfalz.de/de/veranstaltung/fruehjahrsmesse
JEWISH EVENING – MELODIES OF LIFE
APRIL 26, 6 P.M., DEUTSCHORDENSAAL/ST. MARTINSPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN
Music helped to survive in the ghettos and camps. There are life stories behind Jewish fates composed between 1933-1945. The Emmerich-Smola-Musikschule and Musikakademie will present an excerpt of these stores and melodies at the Jewish Evening. Ben Shalom from Berlin will conduct the ensemble of cellos and saxophones. A workshop will take place prior to the musical performance and a dance group will show folkloristic dances. Admission is free.
GRACE NOTES CONCERT
APRIL 27, 8 P.M., FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN
The Cape Town Opera Chorus will present music straight from the soul. The chorus is a award winning choir in a number of concert houses in Europe and across Africa. It will present old and new music from Eruope and Africa in contrast mixed with religious and spiritual compositions.
AMATEUR BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
APRIL 30, CALL FOR KMC PARTICIPATION, WALLERFELD SPORTSFIELD (HEINRICH-LAUR-STRASSE), ST. INGBERT
The St. Ingbert Devis, the German-American Institute Saarland and the Saarpfalz Count invite you to an amateur tournament at the Ball Park Wallerfeld. Participation is open to anyone interested and aim is to create a German-American team. For details contact: kontakt@devils-igb.de (English spoken).
MAY DAY/WITCHES NIGHT
APRIL 30/MAY 1, GERMANY WIDE NATIONAL HOLIDAY
Monday, May 1 is a national holiday with all public offices and stores closed. The night before (April 30) is also known as “witches’ night” where children go around playing tricks and “decorating” yards. Be sure to secure any loose items, such as trash cans, flowerpots, that could be moved or taken away.
Some villages put up a Maibaum, a decorated tree guarded by villagers, and hold dance events.
BURGFESTSPIELE (CASTLE FESTIVAL)
MAY 5 – 7, NANSTEIN CASTLE, LANDSTUHL
Step into the lives and times of old knights in shining armor, ladies in fancy robes, jugglers and fire artists, drummers and Middle Age spirit at the castle. For details see: www.heimatfreund-landstuhl.de
MAIMARKT (MAY FAIR)
MAY 5 – 7, CITY CENTER, LANDSTUHL
Spring into May and enjoy a city festival in Landstuhl with music, food and beverages, vendors and fun for all.
STRAßENKUNSTFESTIVAL (STREET ART FESTIVAL)
MAY 5 -7, PEDESTRIAN AREA, KAISERSLAUTERN
Downtown Kaiserslautern will turn into one large and colorful festival area with music, street acts, art, food and beverages. Enjoy a spring shopping spree with tunes and acts along the way!
HAFENGEBURTSTAG (PORT ANNIVERSARY)
MAY 5 -7, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, HAMBURG
Ready for a trip up north to Hanseatic Hamburg? The city is celebrating its 834th port anniversary with a colorful and spectacular program on three events days. Over 100 individual events including diverse music performances on five stages, children’s activities, rides, food and beverage, helicopter tours over the port, sailboat cruises and magnificent fireworks to top off the festival. In 1189 Emperor Barbarossa (who also resided in Kaiserslautern) declared Hamburg as a custom-free zone. For details visit: https://www.hamburg.com/port-anniversary/
KULINARISCHE PANORAMAWANDERUNG (CULINARY HIKE)
MAY 7, 10 A.M., GLANMÜNCHWEILER
Enjoy a hike suitable for the whole family, along panoramic scenery with snacks and drinks as delicious provisions along the way. The route is suitable for strollers and inline skates on paved path. For details and route visit: www.kulinarische-panoramawanderung.de
MAIKERWE (MAY FAIR)
MAY 12 – 22, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN
Enjoy fun, rides, food and music with family fun at the May fair. Wednesday is traditional family with reduced prices. On Sunday, May 14 shops will be open downtown in the afternoon.
VOLKSPARK-KONZERTE
BEGINNING MAY 14, 11 A.M., VOLKSPARK, KAISERSLAUTERN
May 14 marks the beginning of the series of concerts in the Volkspark will take place every second Sunday, weather permitting. Bring your picnic blanket and a cool drink and enjoy alternating tunes ranging from classic, German folk music, jazz, pop and rock.
FOOTBALL ≠ FUβBALL, UNTIL JUNE 25, DOCU CENTER, RAMSTEIN
Americans brought the “American Way of Life” to Germany, including American football, while Germans had their own “football”. Although both sports sound similar by name, they are completely different when it comes to playing the game. The Docu Center also has a permanent exhibition about 70 years presence of U.S. Forces in the region. Visit: https://www.dc-ramstein.de/
BUNDESGARTENSCHAU 2023 (BUGA 23), UNTIL OCTOBER 8, LUISENPARK/SPINELLI PARK, MANNHEIM
The German National Garden Show bi-annually takes place at alternating locations. This year Luisenpark/Spinelli Park in Mannheim will host the event. The show will display thousands of colorful flower arrangements, offer workshops about plants and animals, presentations on special topics, such as climate change, protection and sustainability, concerts on multiple stages, a talent show for young musicians, activities for children and much more. Over 5,000 individual events are planned on 178 days. Day, annual and group tickets are available, also a great place for school or family excursions. In 2000 Kaiserslautern was the host of the show. For details, see: https://www.buga23.de/englisch
