Bolanden Castle Festival

Get ready to rock the ruins! The Bolanden Castle Festival, locally known as the Bolander Kerwe, is an unforgettable five-day extravaganza where the whole village famously turns upside down. You will not only get to experience the quirky tradition of digging up the “Kerwe” buried in a chest at the historic Burgruine Neu-Bolanden but also enjoy days packed with live music, massive open-air parties, vibrant carnival rides, and delicious regional Pfälzer food. From energetic brass bands and colorful parade floats to epic schnitzel feasts and the humorous burial of the festival on Tuesday night, this is the ultimate mix of medieval charm and modern village celebration.