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- 406 208.
E-Mail: kmcc@infocenter-ramstein.de
Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11:
Landstuhl City Festival (Stadtfest)
After a two-years break caused by the restrictions due to the pandemic the “Landstuhl Stadtfest” is back! The traditional city festival takes place for the 32nd time and starts on Friday at 6:30 p.m. During the whole weekend more than 10 live bands perform on two stages in the city center of Landstuhl. The US Air Force Band “Wings of Dixie” plays on Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The music program guarantees great entertainment for everyone. Various booths and stands along the festival mile connecting the two stages offer a large variety of local dishes and beverages. Saturday the festival starts at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. Stores in Landstuhl are open on Sundayfrom 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Festival ribbons are sold for only € 3 to contribute to the organization and preservation of the city festival. Get the detailed English festival program at our information counter!
Address: Kaiserstrasse 39, 66849 Landstuhl
Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11:
Lawn Tractor Race in Sembach
Lawn tractor racing is a kind of motorsports. Each summer the club “Rasentrecker Neuhemsbach” hosts a race weekend. The popular event starts with a music party inside the festival tent at 7 p.m. on Friday. The party band “Magic” will entertain the visitors. Admission on Friday is € 5. On Saturday technical checks start at 11 a.m. Practice and qualifying of different lawn tractor types is scheduled from 2.30 p.m. until 4 p.m. The spectacle continues with the races from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Good mood is guaranteed for the tractor party starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday with live music by the “Rough Mix Band“. On Sunday the entertainment program starts from 11 a.m. and includes a vehicle exhibition, and helicopter rides. Final races are held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Food, beverages, cocktails, and sweets are available. Free entrance on Saturday and Sunday!
Address: Junkersstrasse, 67681 Sembach (business park)
Sunday, September 11:
Game Event in Ramstein
Fans of parlor games should not miss out the event “Stadt – Land – Spielt!” in Ramstein. A wide selection of classic and current board games for all age groups is available to play on site. Game instructors are around to explain the rules of the games – players will not need to read any game manuals. In order to promote parlor games, the non-profit project with the motto “Stadt-Land-Spielt!” is held for one weekend at 180 venues in Germany, Poland, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium. People of all generations, different social backgrounds and nationalities meet to play games together. In Ramstein it takes place at the Mehrgenerationenhaus next to the Catholic Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participation is free – join the event in Ramstein! Address: Mehrgenerationenhaus, Landstuhler Strasse 8a
66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Sunday, September 11:
Bike Event “Sattelfest” on Zellertal Bike Trail
The family bike event takes place along the “Zellertal” bike trail from Marnheim to Monsheim. The circular route of 30 km offers an appropriate entertainment program for families and cyclists. Participants can safely enjoy the wonderful landscape of the Zellertal valley and the wine region without road traffic. In the villages along the trail refreshments, wine and culinary delights of the local area are available. The Zellertal vintners open their yards to host visitors and present their wine specialties. Access is possible at any village or town along the Zellertal bike trail. Participants can also cycle along a certain part of the trail and take the train back to the starting point. Parking is available in the towns and villages along the trail. Event hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For further information please visit the website www.zellertal-aktiv.de
Suggested starting point: Hauptstrasse, 67297 Marnheim
Sunday, September 11:
Farmers’ Market in Berglangenbach
Berglangenbach is a little village near Baumholder with only 500 inhabitants. Each time the village attracts more than 6.000 people who visit the quaint farmers’ and handcrafts market in early fall. A wide variety of goods ranging from food and beverages to decoration items and souvenirs is offered. Visitors can purchase jewelry and beautiful handicraft designs as well as cheese, bread, meat, liquor, jelly and much more – all items are guaranteed handmade. Delicious specialties, fresh fruits and vegetables grown in the local area are available! A child´s program including face painting, pony riding, crafting, archery as well as live animals like birds, sheep and alpacas is provided. A tractor exhibition can be visited, too. The farmers´ market takes places from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Open doors and friendly people welcome you! Free admission and parking.
Address: Hauptstrasse, 55776 Berglangenbach
Until Sunday, November 27:
New Exhibition at Docu Center Ramstein: “HANDSHAKE”
US Americans and Germans have been living together in the Palatinate for more than 70 years. But how does one actually prepare for such a coexistence? The US military members stationed here, and their families receive a variety of welcome guides informing them about the location and its facilities. There are also travel guides for the closer and further region and finally information books about Germany and the Germans. For German employees the period of occupation already meant a change, as they had to learn a foreign language within a very short time. The new exhibition "HANDSHAKE" demonstrates how both sides approach and meet each other. The exhibition can be visited on the DCR premises (Schernauer Straße 46) in Ramstein until November 27, daily from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (except Mondays). Free admission!
Address: Schernauer Straße 46. 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
New German Classes in Ramstein and Bruchmühlbach-Miesau!
In September new German classes provided by Kreisvolkshochschule Kaiserslautern will start in Ramstein.
All classes are held in 15 teaching units/15 sessions of 1.5 hours each. Class hours are always at the same time and on the same weekday. Participation fee for all classes is € 88.50 (total cost for complete course – no matter which level). The reduced fee of € 66.50 is available for pupils, students and senior citizens aged 67 years and older.
Simultaneous with the classes a children’s German class could be offered for the children of the participants on request. The language will be taught in a playful way. The class will be held in an adjacent classroom at the same time. Age limit: 7 to 14 years.
Registration is required online on the website www.kvhs-kl.de. For further information please contact Mrs. Birgit Bastian at 06372-50201 or send an email to ramstein@kvhs-kl.de
Classes in Ramstein
German 1 in Ramstein – beginners’ class:
This class is recommended for everyone who is interested in learning German.
Start: Tuesday, 6 September 2022
Class hours: 7 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.
Lecturer: Christian Hasenfratz
Location: Ramstein Gymnasium (academic high school)
Address: Zum Kirchbuehl 14, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
German 3 in Ramstein – advanced class:
This class is recommended for everyone who has already knowledge of German.
Start: Thursday, 8 September 2022
Class hours: 7 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.
Lecturer: Christian Hasenfratz
Location: Ramstein Gymnasium (academic high school)
Address: Zum Kirchbuehl 14, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Please feel free to tell your friends and acquaintances about the classes!