Germany
Prepare for the 62nd Annual Ramstein Bazaar
Ramstein Officers’ Spouses’ Club.
July 7, 2026
The Bazaar is the annual fundraising activity for the Ramstein Officers’ Spouses’ Club (ROSC). More than 110 vendors will be featured this year in Hangars 1 and 2. (Photo submittied by Ramstein Officer Spouses’ Club)
Ramstein Air Base - The 62nd Annual Ramstein Bazaar will be held September 18th - 20th on Ramstein Air Base. This long-standing community event brings merchandise vendors from across Europe, and beyond, to Ramstein for a three-day shopping extravaganza.
The Bazaar is the annual fundraising activity for the Ramstein Officers’ Spouses’ Club (ROSC). More than 110 vendors will be featured this year in Hangars 1 and 2.
Volunteers are needed for hangar support, food and hospitality, and as point-of-sale cashiers. (Ramstein Officer Spouses’ Club)
“We are excited to welcome back some long-standing favorites for 2026,” said Bazaar Chair Laura McLeod. “In addition, we have quite a few new vendors who are eager to join us. We will have everything from Italian wines to gorgeous rugs, furniture and clothing.“
2026 Marks the third year McLeod has served as chair for the Ramstein Bazaar.
“We are delighted that Laura has chosen to lead the Bazaar once again,” said ROSC President Jess Fagot. “Her dedication and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in the Bazaar’s continued success. She has assembled an outstanding team for this year’s event, and we are excited to see the meaningful impact the 2026 Bazaar will have on our community.”
Volunteers are also needed to help make the Bazaar a successful event. Volunteer sign-ups will be available on the Ramstein Bazaar website, www.ramsteinbazaar.org.
“We appreciate the enthusiasm for the Bazaar from our community,” added McLeod.
“ROSC truly values the volunteers who step-up each year. They are an integral part of our event’s success. We are lucky to have many who keep coming back, because it is a meaningful, and fun, opportunity!”
— Bazaar Chair Laura McLeod
Volunteers are needed for hangar support, food and hospitality, and as point-of-sale cashiers.
Community members, over the age of 16, are encouraged to participate. Those who sign up for at least one four-hour shift will receive an invitation to Red Carpet Night. Red Carpet Night is the kick-off to the Bazaar and a chance for volunteers to get a sneak peak and shop early. It will be held Thursday, September 17th. Volunteers, aged 15, may sign up to participate alongside a supervising parent or guardian.
One hundred percent of ROSC’s proceeds from this event go back into the community via grants to private organizations and student scholarships. In 2025 ROSC distributed $58,820 in grants to private organizations.
“The Bazaar is valuable in so many ways. It brings our community together, raises funds for deserving causes and provides an entire weekend of fun and activities for the KMC,” Fagot said.
“There is absolutely something for everyone.”
— ROSC President Jess Fagot
In 2026, over $65,000 in scholarships were handed out to 55 students. These students were graduating seniors from KMC high schools, current college dependents, and area spouses who are continuing their education.
Shopping hours for the Bazaar will be:
Friday (Stroller Day): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shoppers are required to hold SOFA status and present a valid Military ID at checkout.
In addition to merchandise vendors, the Bazaar Food Court will offer 29 food booths for shoppers to refuel. Food booths are fundraisers for unit-affiliated private organizations on Ramstein Air Base. Shoppers will enjoy a wide-range selection including, coffees, speciality lemonades, desserts, fried pickles, tacos, burgers and plenty more.
For more information on the 62nd Annual Ramstein Bazaar, please visit our website www.ramsteinbazaar.org, or reach out to Communications Director Lauran Morrison at 0160 91433046.
The Ramstein Bazaar is an 86th FSS event, produced by the Ramstein Officers’ Spouses’ Club.
One hundred percent of ROSC’s proceeds from this event go back into the community via grants to private organizations and student scholarships. (Ramstein Officer Spouses’ Club)
Editor’s Note: This article was written by a member of the local military community, not an employee of Stars and Stripes. Neither the organization nor the content is being represented by Stars and Stripes or the Department of War.