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:

We are there for you Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, August 1:

Ramstein Summer Nights – Austrian Night

From July 4 until August 15 every Friday the Ramstein Summer Nights take place on an open-air stage in front of Congress Center Ramstein. Each theme night focuses on a certain country with traditional music, food and drinks. The series of the Ramstein Summer Nights continues with an "Austrian Night" on Friday, August 1. The band "Heast es net" entertains the audience with Austropop music. Austrian specialties are offered by the restaurant “Die Bühne”. The Ramstein Summer Nights start at 7:30 p.m. and there are a few non-reservable seats and bar tables available. Enjoy the international flair in Ramstein. Free admission!

Address: Am Neuen Markt 4, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 3:

Shoemakers' Festival in Pirmasens

For more than 200 years Pirmasens has been the hometown and manufacturing of footwear. Over 100 shoe factories were once located there. Even today, many shoe stores invite people to shop and stroll around. The Shoemakers’ Festival, the so-called Schlabbeflicker Fest in Palatinate dialect, is a great opportunity to combine the visit to Pirmasens with shopping. The event offers worth-seeing art performances, join-in activities and live music on several stages in the town center. An entertainment program for children is offered along Bahnhofstrasse. On Saturday and Sunday the festival starts already at 11 a.m. Stores open for Sunday shopping from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. The shoe museum is open as well and can be visited from Tuesday through Sunday from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Parking: Schlossstrasse 44, 66953 Pirmasens

Friday, August 8:

Guided City Tour of Ramstein in English

Explore the town center of Ramstein and hear about the historic development of the former farming village into a modern and international city. You will get to see traces of the past and the oldest buildings in town. Besides that, the tour provides lots of information about present urban development and leisure activities. The event is family-friendly and free of charge! Please wear comfortable shoes and be up to explore the city walking. A cool drink and snack will be offered at the end of the tour at the Ramstein Summer Night Event. This evening a “Cuban Night” takes place in the outside area of the Congress Center Ramstein. The band "CUBAN AFFAIRS” entertains the audience with popular rumba, mambo and salsa rhythms including songs by "Buena Vista Social Club". You are welcome to stay and enjoy the festival atmosphere with free admission! The “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz” state program is the sponsor of the tour. It will be carried out by the “Window to Rheinland-Pfalz” information center of the City of Ramstein-Miesenbach. The tour starts at 4 p.m. The meeting point will be communicated after the registration. Limited spots, please RSVP until August 7 via email at: kmcc@infocenter-ramstein.de

Address: 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

Until Wednesday, October 29:

Exhibition “Unser Kerb soll läwe hoch!“ at the Ramstein Museum im Westrich

The Ramstein Museum of local History “Museum im Westrich“ presents its new special exhibition with the German title “Unser Kerb soll läwe hoch!“ (English translation: “Celebrating the Parish Fair”). This exhibition is dedicated to the tradition of celebrating the parish fair in the Union Community of Ramstein-Miesenbach. The focus is on the history and religious origins as well as on today’s significance of this folk festival for the local clubs and village community. The fair has been an integral part of cultural life for generations. Numerous historical objects, lovingly collected memorabilia, and many photos and documents visualize that the fair is more than just a festival – it is a reflection of the regional identity. The members of the Museum im Westrich are pleased that many local groups (Straußjugend) responsible for creating the fair pole and drafting the fair speech also are actively involved in the exhibition. The exhibition can be visited until Wednesday, 29 October 2025, throughout the regular opening hours of the museum which are Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is free!

Address: Miesenbach Strasse 1, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach