Fostering an open and active German-American community
There's always something happening in the context of our statewide efforts to welcome American families to their new home away from home:
- German-American celebrations,
- Recurring informal get-togethers,
- Distribution of welcome bags to new American families,
- Local cooking classes for Americans,
- City tours in English,
- and much more.
Take a look at the next events in this program and feel free to be a part of them!
Furthermore, our communities participating in this state program are making big efforts to support you as you settle in the local area by providing information in English about upcoming local events. This is meant to make it easier for you to know what's happening close to you and help you participate in community life. After all, your community strives for an open and active German-American relationship and wants to let you know that you're more than welcome to prosper as member of the community. Check out their next activities and join in!
Next program events
German-American Friendship Fest Ramstein - 06/05-07: 6 p.m.
From June 5–7, 2026, the 8th German-American Friendship Festival will once again take place at John F. Kennedy Square in Ramstein-Miesenbach.
Look forward to three days filled with music, great company, good vibes, and the celebration of German-American friendship. Visitors can enjoy a diverse stage program featuring fantastic live bands, a summer atmosphere, and plenty of delicious food and drinks.
Program Schedule:
Friday, June 5, 2026 – Opening from 6 p.m.
• USAFE – “Touch’n Go”
• CHANGES starting at 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 6, 2026 – From 6 p.m.
• USAREUR-AF – Free Groove
• FRANTIC CLASSIC ROCK starting at 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
• Food and vendor stands open from 1 p.m.
• CountryToGo from 2 p.m.
Festival hours are Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by the state program "Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz! Our Neighbors from the USA (WiR!)"
Events
Good to Know
Join the local festivities and get to know the people around you
The communities participating in this state initiative are making big efforts to support you settle in the area by providing information in English about local events you are more than welcome to attend.
Your community strives after an open and active German-American relationship and therefore wants to kindly encourage you to meet your new neighbors at its events.
Grab the chance and join in!
All upcoming community events
12/04-05: Christmas Market
Weihnachtsmarkt
Marktplatz
55774 Baumholder
Short description
Traditional Christmas market in downtown area Baumholder. Many Christmas decorated wooden booths adorn the square in front of the pharmacy and in Kennedyallee. A children's railway invites the small market visitors to ride along. Santa Claus hands out sweets and small coupons that can be redeemed in various shops.
12/05-06: Christmas Market
12/05-06: Christmas Market
12/05-06: Nikolaus Market
Nikolausmarkt
Am Neuen Markt
66877 Ramstein
Short description
You and your family are cordially invited to Ramstein´s Nikolaus Market! The market is located in the city center on the square next to the town hall and the Congress Center. Various vendors offer Christmas decoration, arts and crafts, spices, delicious food and beverages, goodies and “Glühwein”. The fountain on Ramstein´s market square turns into the largest Advent wreath in the region. Saint Nikolaus will visit the market on both days and there will be stage performances of choirs and music groups.
12/12: Christmas Market
12/12: Christmas Market
12/13: German-American Christmas Concert
German-American Christmas Concert
Am Neuen Markt 4
66877 Ramstein
Short description
The German American Christmas Concert featuring the USAFE Band and the Ramstein men´s choir looks back on a long tradition in the community. The performers will put you in a Christmas mood with their seasonal and festive tunes presented in the Congress Center Ramstein.