Better in Bavaria Community Events

Events in the Grafenwoehr and Vilseck Area

On-post events to check out:     

  • Every Tuesday: USO Crochet Club, 10-11 a.m.  

  • Vacation Bible School (VBS) will take place at Netzaberg Chapel, August 4 - 8, 2025 from 9am to 12pm. 

  • Exchange’s 130th Birthday Celebration at the Tower Barracks Exchange, Friday, July 25 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.   

  • Berlin Awaits, Trip to Berlin with WIld B.O.A.R, July 12 

  • Grief Group Therapy will be offered by the Religious Support Office, July 11. This session is not just about sharing experiences, but also about learning and practicing coping skills. By mastering emotional regulation, problem-solving, and social support strategies, participants can feel empowered and hopeful about their ability to navigate their grief. 

  • Tech Expo July 11 at the Tower View Conference Center 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

  • Red Cross Events:  

    • July 1 from 9-11 a.m. at the Grafenwoehr Health Clinic, free coffee, tea and snacks.  

    • July 8 from 9-11 a.m. at the Vilseck Health Clinic, free coffee, tea and snacks.  

    • July 10 from 9 a.m.-noon, Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED Class, $18 per student for a two year certification, sign up at https://tinyurl.com/4hhs9dzh   

  • Sundown Sends, July 10, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Wild B.O.A.R. Outdoor Recreation 

  • Introduction to Rock Climbing, July 8, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Wild B.O.A.R. Outdoor Recreation 

  • Castle Rabenstein & Sophie's Cave with Wild B.O.A.R, July 5, a medieval castle, a cave and a bird of prey show, all in one day! 

  • Conquer the Zugspitze with Wild B.O.A.R, July 4-6 

  • 4th of July Celebration at the Tower Barracks Parade Field at 5 p.m. (Fireworks at 10:30 p.m.) 

  • BOSS Car & Bike Show, July 4, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Tower Barracks Exchange Overflow Parking Lot 

  • Bavaria’s Got Talent: Theater Performance, July 3, 7 p.m., at the Bavaria Performing Arts Theater 

  • School Support Services Youth Sponsorship Meet and Greets for 6th grade students and up: July 2, Rose Barracks Youth Center at 3 p.m.   

  • USO Paws and Pause, June 30. What better way to finish the month of June than to cuddle with a new furry friend. Join the USO Grafenwoehr and Red Cross as we collaborate with a visit from one of the friendly and cuddly Red Cross Canines. Guests are welcome to come visit us and meet a new furry friend starting at 10:30 p.m. 

  • Army Ten Miler: The next virtual qualifier race is Saturday, June 28.  

  • Spin To Win, Rose Barracks Langenbruck Center, every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 

  • Every Friday: USO Boards & Swords starts at 6 p.m. a fun time for those of all ages who enjoy playing board games, strategy games like D&D. 

  • Every Thursday: USO Kids Krafternoon, 2-4 p.m., this fun program is for younger children who enjoy making creative crafts.   

  • Operating hours for the Tower Barracks Postal Service Center (PSC) will be temporarily changing, June 30-Oct. 3.  

  • Finance (ship parcels) and official mail: Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; mailroom (pick up parcels): Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; in and out-processing, Monday through Friday: 11 a.m.-3p.m. Please see a mail clerk to register for the overnight postal locker service for package pick-up, if interested.  

  • Packages can also be mailed from the Rose Barracks PSC during hours the Tower Barracks PSC is not open: Monday through Wednesday and Friday: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Thursday: noon-4:30 p.m.  

 
  • USAG Bavaria Army Volunteer Corps: Volunteers provide a vital role in improving the quality of life for Soldiers, families, and the broader community.  Volunteers can gain valuable and transferable skills that support both personal growth and professional development.  Every experience brings new insights, meaningful interactions, and the opportunity to be part of something greater.   

  • To be a volunteer at USAG Bavaria, individuals are required to complete Volunteer 101 training, be registered in the Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS), have a signed DD Form 2793 (Volunteer Agreement Form) on file, and maintain accurate records of hours served for each position, not only for recognition but for insurance and liability protection.  
  • For more information and to contact the Army Volunteer Corps team visit https://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/happenings/volunteer-program. 

 

Off-post events to check out:     

  • Sommerserenaden, Weiden at the Max Reger Park, June 15 – August 10, Open-air-concerts every Wednesday and Sunday 

  • White Rabbit Festival July 5 in Weiden 

  • Back to the 90s festival, Festplatz Weiden July 4, 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.,  

  • Bergfest, Amberg, June 28 – July 6 

  • Weiden Citizen fest June 28, 6 p.m.–midnight; June 29, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.: Street festival with live music and food booths. 

  • Broken Head Stunt Festival: Motorcycle stunt show, June 28 near the Weiden airfield or industrial zone (TBC) 

  • Zoigl Beer Festival in Windischeschenbach (near Vilseck) June 27-30  

  • Zoigl Beer Festival in Neuhaus (near Erbendorf) June 27-30: Traditional Zoigl beer festival at the Zoiglstube Schoilmichl  

  • Johannifeuer (bonfire) in Grafenwoehr, June 27 

  • Zoigl Beer Festival in Neuhaus (near Erbendorf) June 27-30: Traditional Zoigl beer festival at the Zoiglstube Schoilmichl 

  • Zoigl Beer Festival in Windischeschenbach (near Vilseck) June 27-30  

  • Broken Head Stunt Festival: Motorcycle stunt show, June 28 near the Weiden airfield or industrial zone (TBC) 

  • Weiden Citizen fest June 28, 6 p.m.–midnight; June 29, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.: Street festival with live music and food booths. 

  • Johannifeuer (bonfire) in Presssath, June 28, 5 p.m

What’s happening at Hohenfels:

On-post announcements and events to check out:     

  • Gate 3 closure, June 30 – July 18. 

  • New class | Indoor cycling, fitness center: 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Wednesdays. $5 per class. 

  • Now weekly | gospel services, chapel complex: 1:30 p.m. Sundays 

  • Adult, pediatric CPR / 1st aid / AED, American Red Cross, June 21 and 28. 

  • White water kayaking, Outdoor Rec, June 28. 

  • Steam train, cave, Outdoor Rec, June 29. 

  • Freedom Fest: July 3 at Warrior Field. 

  • Fun, sun, diving in Croatia, Outdoor Rec, July 3-7. 

  • Water supply shut-off: North section of 1-4 cantonment, July 7-11. 

  • Vacation Bible School (VBS) will take place at Nainhof Chapel, July 28 – August 1. 

Off-post events to check out: 

  • Schoolyard Fest – Hohenfels: Community school fair, June 27 at 4 p.m., Korbinian-Brodmann School, Hohenfels 

  • Schmidmühlen: Johannifeuer, June 28. 

  • SV Liggersdorf Club Fest: 60-year club celebration near Hohenfels June 29, all day, Clubhouse Liggersdorf 

  • Hohenburg: Greater horseshoe bat flight from bat house, 8 – 11 p.m. Fridays. 

  • Beratzhausen: Volksfest, July 8-14. 

  • Neumarkt i.d. Opf.: Summer in the Park, now through Aug. 14. 

Events in Garmisch:

On-post events to check out:   

  • Library: Adult Coloring Evening, July 2, 4.30 - 6 p.m. 

  • Eddelweiss Lodge & Resort: 4th of July Weekend, July 4 - 6, various events to include Fireworks on July 4, 22.15 

  • Vacation Bible School (VBS) will take place at the Chapel, 11-13 August 2025. 

 

Off-post events to check out:    

  • Garmisch-Pa.: Several Venues, Richard Strauss Festival, June 21-29  

  • Garmisch-Pa.: BMW Motorrad Days, July 4 – 6, Hausberg Parking Lot  

  • Farchant: Dorfladen Fest & Flea Market, July 4, 10 a.m. 

  • Oberammergau: Flea Market, July 5, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Am Labergraben 

  • Garmisch: Open Shop Sunday, July 6, 12 – 6 p.m. 

  • Grainau: Parkfest, July 12, 7 p.m., Pavilion

Gate 9 Closure

Tower Barracks Gate 9 will be closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic for maintenance for one month starting Wednesday, June 25, at 8 a.m. To mitigate community disruption, Gate 7, near the Auto Care Center (Bldg. 442), will open on Wednesday and may be utilized for inbound vehicle and pedestrian traffic only. Please note, two forms of ID will be needed due to network connectivity limitations. Vehicles may also use Gate 6 to access the Camps or One Community Road. Expect delays due to increased traffic at Gate 6 and plan additional time for your commute.

CONTRACTING CUSTOMER EDUCATION PROGRAM:    

The Regional Contracting Office – Bavaria is excited to announce the second iteration of our Customer Education Program, designed to strengthen the partnership between contracting and our requirement developers. The session will take place on June 11, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at Building 542, conference room 1, Tower Barracks with 30 open seats available for this training event. The focus will be supplies and services requirement packets.

This session will provide you with essential knowledge on contracting processes, best practices, and tools to enhance collaboration and efficiency in meeting mission requirements. The RCO Bavaria Customer Training is planned as a quarterly event; however, based on interest and feedback, we are open to increasing the frequency to bi-monthly sessions to ensure continuous support and foster strong partnerships.

Seats are limited, so we encourage you to reserve your spot today. For registration, please email to usarmy.bavaria.409-contr-spt-bde.mbx.928th-cbn-spo@army.mil. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to build a stronger future.