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MAIKERWE (MAY FAIR)
UNTIL MAY 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.
KINDERGRAVE MEMORIAL SERVICE/WREATH LAYING
MAY 20, 10 A.M., DAENNER CHAPEL/MAIN CEMETERY, KAISERSLAUTERN
A memorial service for the children of U.S. members buried at Kaiserslautern’s cemetery will take place on Saturday at Daenner Chapel to be followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the main cemetery.
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.
WEIN IM PARK
MAY 26-29, VOLKSPARK, KAISERSLAUTERN
Enjoy a wine fest at Kaiserslautern’s Volkspark (near Kleber Kaserne) with numerous wine booths, vendors, music and fun as well as Palatinate specialties.
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.
FLEA MARKETS IN/NEAR KMC
- Mainz, Flea Market, University Parking Lot, May 20
- Schopp, Village Flea Market, village center, May 21
PFINGSTTURNIER (RIDING TOURNAMENT)
MAY 27-29, RACETRACK – ZUM HASENSPRUNG, MIESAU
You can bet that equestrian fans will enjoy the traditional riding tournament at Miesau over the Pentecostal weekend. Races, bets and horses galore. For more information, visit: http://www.rfvmiesau-ev.de/Home
PENTECOSTAL MONDAY
MAY 29, GERMANY WIDE HOLIDAY
Monday, May 29 is Pentecostal Monday, a holiday with a religious background. This year it coincides with U.S. Memorial Day. All stores and public holidays are closed in honor of the occasion.
LAUTRER SOMMERABEND (SUMMER NIGHT)
STARTING JUNE 1, 5 P.M., CITY CENTER
During the summer months there will be concerts at varying spots in the pedestrian area every second Thursday evening. The series kicks off with “MarTINA Extra 3”, a quartet with a potpourri of tunes from Creedance Clearwater Revival, Pink Floyd, Supertramp and more. Combine a shopping tour with relaxing music, food and drink. Further dates: June 15 and 29, July 13 and 27, Aug. 3 and 17.
ENGLISH WALKING TOUR OF CASTLE AND UNDERGROUND
JUNE 3, 11 A.M., TOURIST INFORMATION, KAISERSLAUTERN
Experience early Kaiserslautern history on a walking tour in English. For registration, contact Tourist Information at Tel. 0631 – 365-4019 or touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de
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.
TIME TRAVEL
JUNE 4, CITY CENTER OTTERBERG
Step into the age of the Cistercians and the Walloons in Otterberg on a 3-D virtual covered wagon tour around the picturesque city of Otterberg. For details visit: https://www.otterbach-otterberg.de/tourismus-freizeit/gaestefuehrungen/time-travel/
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
