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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.
KULTURSOMMER RHEINLAND-PFALZ (CULTURAL SUMMER)
MAY 12-13, CITY CENTER, TRIER
Every year the Cultural Department of the State of Rheinland-Pfalz presents a Cultural Summer with a wide range of events. The opening will take place on May 12 in Trier. The city center will turn into on giant open-air stage. There will be theater, art, street acts and music, workshops and games in front of the Basilica. Under the motto “Compass Europe – Let’s go West” there will be bands and theater groups from Luxembourg, France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Scotland. A Fringe Theater Festival will take place at Kornmarkt with a circus, physical theater and walking acts. Almost all events are free of cost and outside. Don’t miss out on this exciting weekend! https://kultursommer.de/veranstaltungen/kultursommer-eroeffnung-2023/
MONDSCHEINMARKT (MOONSHINE MARKET)
MAY 12-13, 5 P.M., ALTER MARKT, LANDSTUHL
Romantic Middle Age town Landstuhl invites you to an evening market at Alter Markt. It offers regional products, musical entertainment, food and beverages as well as handcrafted items. Don’t miss out on this romantic evening.
VOLKSPARK-KONZERTE
BEGINNING MAY 14, 11 A.M., VOLKSPARK, KAISERSLAUTERN
May 14 marks the beginning of the series of concerts in the Volkspark that 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.
FLEA MARKETS IN/NEAR KMC
- Kusel, Kids’ Bazaar, Gasthaus Zum Weiershäuschen, May 13
- Trier, Flea Market, Messepark, May 13
- Mainz, Flea Market, University Parking Lot, May 20
- Schopp, Village Flea Market, village center, May 21
ASCENSION DAY
MAY 18, GERMANY-WIDE HOLIDAY
Thursday, May 18 is Ascension Day, a holiday with a religious background. It is also known as German “Fathers Day”, so you may encounter groups of young men wandering around with wagons full of supplies. All stores and public holidays are closed in honor of the occasion.
BAUMCON – BAUMHOLDER COMIC CONVENTION
May 20-21, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Hall of Champions, Smith Barracks
The 16th Sustainment Brigade Baumholder is sponsoring the Baumholder Comicon event. The admission is free, and there will be a costume, art, and trivia contest, cosplay, gaming, comics, crafts, and much more! For more information visit our Facebook page Baumcon – Baumholder Comic Book Convention. The BAUMCON is open and free for al DOD/CAC ID holders and their dependents.
FRÜHLINGSERWACHEN (SPRING FESTIVAL)
MAY 21, 10 A.M., CASTLE LICHTENBERG, THALICHTENBERG (NEAR KUSEL)
As every year, Burg Lichtenberg invites you to its seasons’ opening with a colorful flower and herb market, special displays in the museums, hands-on stations for kids, musical entertainment, hikes and guided tours with lots of food and beverages. Parking is available, watch for posted signs and also use the “Burgenbus, line 297) to easily reach the castle.
AMERICAN WEEK
MAY 26 – JUNE 4, SAINT-AVOLD, FRANCE
The city of Saint-Avold is exited to announce that they will be holding a 40th anniversary celebration of twinning with the U.S. city of Fayetteville, North Carolina. There are numerous events planned for American Week, including parades, concerts, a miss pin-up contest, and a celebration of the twinning of the cities. The ceremony will be May 26 at 6 p.m. at the city hall, the parade, pin-up contest and concert on May 27. A Memorial Day celebration will be held at the cemetery on May 28, 11 a.m. Come down and celebrate this event in the beautiful France countryside.
BAUERNMARKT (FARMERS MARKET)
JUNE 4, TOWN CENTER, WEILERBACH
Enjoy a typical farmers market with regional products, food and beverages, musical entertainment. Shops are open from 1-5 p.m.
MITTELALTERLICHES SPECTACULUM (MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL)
JUNE 3-4, MOSCHELLANDSBURG, OBERMOSCHEL
The festival invites you to a large knights’ camp, show fights, handcraft, jugglers and a spectacular fire show. Food and beverages, music galore. For details: www.mittelalter-obermoschel.de
JOHN LEES ‘ BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST CONCERT
JUNE 7, FRITZ-WUNDERLICH-HALLE, KUSEL
Barclay James Harvest is Cult! Enjoy an evening with hits such as “Hymn,” Mockingbird,“ “Poor Man’s Moody Blues,“ and “Child Of The Universe“ with original band member John Lee. www.ticket-regional.de
