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LEISURE TIME
10/23-25: Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
Am Neuen Markt
66877 Ramstein
Time
Friday/Saturday 6 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Short description
Live Bavarian brass music in the big festival tent, German beer and Bavarian specialties will be offered. Friday and Saturday night local party bands will heat up the vibe. On Sunday there is free admission to the festival tent from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Put on your Dirndl or Lederhosen and join the party!
10/25: Wendelinus Market
Wendelinusmarkt
Am Neuen Markt
66877 Ramstein
Time
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Short description
In honor of Saint Wendelinus the church parish of Ramstein celebrated the “Wendelinus Market” in 1710 for the first time. The patron saint answered the prayers of the locals and protected their livestock against epizootic disease. The market was revived in 1986. Today the market features numerous exhibitors offering a large variety of goods such as gift and decoration items, wood carving, leatherwork, jewelry, children´s clothing, crochet work, scarves, and a lot more. A great choice of culinary specialties is available, too. Furthermore, live musical entertainment is presented. The opening ceremony and church service are held inside the festival tent. Visitors can bring their pets along to have them blessed. The Ramstein stores are open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
11/14-15: Pre-Christmas Arts and Crafts Market
Kreativmarkt
Am Neuen Markt 4
66877 Ramstein
Time
Saturday: 1 - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Short description
Various exhibitors present creative work such as Christmas decoration, ornaments or arts and crafts. The offer ranges from jewelry, wood and glass articles, diversified works made of textile and felt, indoor and outdoor pottery and many other objects. Honey and other treats are offered, too. Visitors have the chance to look over the artists` shoulders while they offer live presentations. The smell of freshly baked cinnamon waffles and the festively decorated stands put visitors in the mood for the pre-Christmas season. Snacks, coffee and cakes are available. People are invited to participate in a raffle. Proceeds will be donated to the Hospice Care Association of Ramstein-Miesenbach.
11/25: Odds and Ends Market in Miesenbach
Krammarkt
Am Marktplatz
66877 Miesenbach
Time
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Short description
Ages ago the “Krammarkt” used to be the traditional Miesenbach cattle market. The market is held at the former schoolhouse in Miesenbach and starts at 8 a.m. Vendors offer a large number of goods and products. Their items range from Christmas cookies, herbs and spices to Advent decoration, leather purses, fashion jewelry, household goods, handicraft, and a lot more. Scarves and caps for the cold season are available as well. Booths will be open all day long. At lunchtime a great range of dishes such as pea soup, beef served with horse radish, grilled sausages and meatballs etc. are offered inside the heated tent. In the afternoon coffee and cakes are offered at the “Haus der Vereine”.
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.
12/13: 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.






