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What’s Up This Weekend in Wiesbaden

What’s Up This Weekend in Wiesbaden ()

Want to know where to go? Here is a list of events happening near Wiesbaden this weekend, Aug. 15-17.

TOP THREE THIS WEEKEND
  1. Riesling Summer Festival: Sip wine and enjoy dancing, music and food this Saturday in Frankfurt.

  2. 3rd International Carousel Festival: All weekend long, marvel at 10 “breathtaking carousels” and enjoy attractions, street theater, music and food.

  3. Sol Fiesta: Make your way to Idstein for food, music, an outdoor pool, activities and a bouncy castle this Saturday

A couple of champagne glasses in front of mountains

A couple of champagne glasses in front of mountains (tesapida (123RF))

For more to do this weekend...
Friday, Aug. 15
  • Frankfurt: Apple Wine Fest: All weekend long, check out this large festival with food, drinks, live entertainment and, of course, apple wine! Learn more about the fest here.

  • Wiesbaden: Rheingau Wine Week 2025: All weekend long, enjoy the “largest wine bar in the world” with over 100 stands.

  • Koblenz: Pride 2025: Celebrate Pride all weekend long.

  • Darmstadt: Christopher Street Day/Pride: Celebrate on Friday and Saturday with a variety of events.

  • Darmstadt: Cirquiosk | Graduate Gala: All weekend long, enjoy acrobatic and circus performances from The Berlin State School of Circus Performing Arts.

Saturday, Aug. 16
Sunday, Aug. 17
  • Frankfurt: Frankfurt Galaxy vs. Madrid Bravos: Cheer on Frankfurt as they take on the competition at this American football game.

  • Frankfurt: Antique Market: Find your next treasure at this market.

  • Darmstadt: Old Car Meet-Up: Marvel at the classic vehicles onsite.

  • Wiesbaden Library, USAG Wiesbaden: Chess Club: Learn the basics and play this game at this all-ages event.

  • Wiesbaden Library, USAG Wiesbaden: Brainiacs!: Come out for a STEM/STEAM activity.

On-Installation MWR and USO Events

*Know before you go: Always check event websites before traveling to verify information, cost and regulations. Lectures and workshops on the economy are likely to be in German but may offer English alternatives. Events on military bases require base access.  

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Tamala Malerk is a writer and editor with Stars and Stripes Europe. She has been with SSE since April 2022 writing articles all about travel, lifestyle, community news, military life and more. In May 2022, she earned her Ph.D. in History and promises it is much more relevant to this job than one might think.

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