Weekend full of fun: Rock the thing, wine festival and more at LK Nienburg!

Weekend full of fun: Rock the thing, wine festival and more at LK Nienburg!

In the Nienburg district, citizens can expect a varied program of events this weekend. The popular open-air festival “Rock das Ding” will take place in Balge/Holzbalge on July 19th and 20th. Organizer Frank Juschkat has put together a diverse line-up of 13 bands that will impress with different music styles from metal to rock to punk. On Friday the gates open at 4 p.m. and the first band will delight the audience at 6 p.m. On both days, the site will also be secured with an extensive security concept developed by Sven-Arne Wehrmann.

During the festival, visitors can look forward to a family atmosphere with camping facilities, electricity connections and a permanent water supply. Breakfast bags with fresh coffee and rolls are offered for campers. The highlights of the event include international bands such as Doctor Victor from the Czech Republic and Krashkarma from the USA, as well as the German rock band Axxis, who will embark on their farewell tour after 35 years. Local band Jaded will also be on stage, heating up the festival atmosphere. Tickets are available on the festival website: www.rock-das-ding.de.

A variety of options in the supporting program

The weekend offers many other events. Among other things, the pop-up children's adventure world will take place in the Quaet Faslem House, which is open to children up to 12 years old until August 13th. Admission for children is free, adults pay 3 euros. In addition to this event, there is a nature-oriented morning at the BUND Children's Wilderness in Nienburg on Friday. Here, families are invited to water games and craft activities, although weatherproof clothing is recommended.

The Weserbergland Marathon is a must for sports enthusiasts. The 250 km long tour for moped fans starts on Saturday at 7 a.m. and is celebrated with a finisher party. There will also be a handball friendly match in Nienburg, which is sold out and will be streamed on a large screen in the marquee.

Celebratory highlights

The wine festival in Holzhausen, which starts on Saturday at 5 p.m., is expecting around 1,000 guests. Here visitors can enjoy live music from “Holmes & Watson”. Admission is free, but wine is offered on a purchase-by-the-glass basis. For those who like to party, there is a beach party in the Großenvörde outdoor pool from 9 p.m., while the “Saturday Madness” party rounds off Saturday evening in Minden.

Overall, the weekend in the Nienburg district promises to be an unforgettable experience with a colorful mix of music, sports and family activities. The diverse program ensures entertainment and fun for young and old. The rake and Weser courier report in detail about the events and their highlights.