Plant and garden market in the Rockenhausen Castle Park with perennials, grasses, shrubs, garden ceramics, and designer textiles
The “GartenZeit” in Rockenhausen is a high-quality plant and garden market set in the idyllic castle park of this North Palatinate town. On an August Sunday, the park transforms into a diverse market featuring perennials, grasses, shrubs, garden ceramics, designer textiles, jewelry, and a range of accompanying programs for garden enthusiasts of all ages.
In 2026, GartenZeit celebrates its 10th edition on Sunday, August 30th, from 10 AM to 6 PM. Admission is free and accessible.
GartenZeit Rockenhausen was founded ten years ago as a high-quality garden and plant market and has since developed into one of the most well-known garden events in the North Palatinate region and beyond. The volunteer organizing team ensures a careful selection of exhibitors: instead of discount plants from large nurseries, the focus is on artisanal perennial growers, creative ceramicists, designers, and small specialist garden businesses.
The Rockenhausen Castle Park is a historic site with old trees, well-maintained paths, and a characteristic castle at its center. The park provides an ideal setting for a plant market: shady areas under old trees, sunny meadows for blooming perennials, and quiet spots for exhibitors. The accessible layout makes the market accessible to visitors with mobility impairments as well.
The offerings at GartenZeit are broad and of high quality: Perennial growers present their specialties, specialist grass companies showcase graceful grasses for gardens and terraces, and shrubs and woody plants for every location are offered. Garden ceramics – from planters to decorative sculptures – complement the plant selection. Designer textiles, garden jewelry, specialized tools, and natural cosmetic products are other focal points.
The accompanying program makes the market day interactive: The Plant Doctor offers advice on plant problems and answers questions about diseases, pests, and care. A basket weaving demonstration showcases the traditional craft live. The children's workshop for building birdhouses allows young visitors to get actively involved and take their own birdhouse home. The book bazaar offers used garden and plant books at fair prices.
The 10th GartenZeit 2026 will take place on Sunday, August 30th, from 10 AM to 6 PM in the Rockenhausen Castle Park. A high-quality plant and garden market featuring perennials, grasses, shrubs, ceramics, and designer textiles. Accompanying program with a Plant Doctor, basket weaving, children's birdhouse workshop, and book bazaar. Free admission, accessible.
The exact program for 2026 has been published by the organizer. The structure has been proven over the years and will be especially festive for the 10th anniversary.
The 2026 program:
Current details available at rockenhausen.de and via gartenzeit-contact.
Free admission.
Sunday, August 30, 2026, 10 AM - 6 PM (10th edition).
Schlosspark Rockenhausen, 67806 Rockenhausen, Donnersbergkreis.
Free admission, accessible.
By car via the A63 or B48 to Rockenhausen. Parking available at the festival grounds and in the town center. Public transport: Rockenhausen train station.
Summer clothing, sturdy footwear. Bring a transport box or cart for purchased plants. Cash and EC card for exhibitors. For families: Registration for the children's birdhouse workshop is recommended.
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