What´s going on this week?

If you have any questions about the local area, please do not hesitate to contact the “Window to Rheinland-Pfalz - Ramstein Gateway” information center located in the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center (KMCC) on Ramstein Air Base:

Window to Rheinland-Pfalz Ramstein Gateway Building 3336 (KMCC) 66877 Ramstein Air Base Phone: 06371 406208 E-Mail: kmcc@infocenter-ramstein.de www.ramstein-gateway.com

Wednesday, April 30 – Sunday, May 11:

May Fair in Pirmasens

The May Fair offers entertainment for the whole family on the Messplatz in Pirmasens. A huge fun mile featuring amusement rides such as the XXL swing, a Ferris wheel, carousels and many others guarantees great fun. Children as well as adults can participate in games of skill. The beer garden area is a great place to take a rest from the hustle and bustle and to get a cool drink and something to eat. Numerous booths provide culinary specialties, candies, spices and much more. A special flea market within the fairground is held on Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7. More than 60 traders will offer household articles, home and garden articles on these days. Thursday, May 8 is a family day with reduced prices and special offers. The fair ends with a closing fireworks display starting at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, May 11. Opening hours are Friday and Saturday from 2 p.m. to midnight and from Sunday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Address: Messplatz, Blocksbergstrasse, 66955 Pirmasens

Saturday, May 10:

Spring & Arts and Crafts Market in Baumholder

The first spring and arts and crafts market in Baumholder takes place on the picturesque “Place de Warcq”. Talented regional artists and craftsmen showcase their unique, handmade creations from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. The market is a meeting place for handicraft enthusiasts. Numerous exhibitors present a diverse range of their artworks and offer them for sale. Food and beverages are available as well. Experience spring in an atmospheric setting full of art, culture and culinary delights. Free admission!

Address: Hauptstrasse 2, 55774 Baumholder

Sunday, May 11:

Mother’s Day in the Limestone Mine in Wolfstein

On German Mother’s Day guided tours are offered from 1 p. m. until 6 p.m. All mothers will be greeted with a welcome drink. Mining has been carried out in Wolfstein for centuries. Besides ore and coal, lime was also mined. Since the 1980s the disused mine with all its equipment and structure has been a museum. It takes the visitors to the past times of the miners. Interested people can experience the work of the last pitman and owner of the mine named Otto Cappel. The entertaining tour shows what work and effort it meant for the miners to earn their living with mining. There is a special feature in the lime mine: the limestone layer runs slightly upwards and relatively flat into the mountainside. Due to this circumstance, it is possible to reach the interior of the mountain comfortably by mini train. Last entry is at 5 p.m. Sturdy shoes and warm clothing are recommended. Entrance fee is € 7 for adults, € 6 for youths and € 18.50 for families (2 adults and own children). Families, groups and school classes can arrange individual appointments for a guided tour in English. For further information please send an email to claudia.wagner@vg-lw.de or call Ms. Wagner at +49 6382 791 118.

Address: Hauptstrasse 48, 67752 Wolfstein