Herbstmarkt Stadtteilverein Speyer-Süd (Vogelgesang)

Autumnal Sister of the Spring Festival

The Speyer-Süd neighbourhood association organises two annual neighbourhood events in the Vogelgesang district — the spring festival in May and the autumn market in October. Both take place on the Platz der Stadt Ravenna — the central neighbourhood square, named after Speyer's Italian twin city. While the spring festival is larger (with a band and evening programme), the autumn market is a classic afternoon event for families.

Platz der Stadt Ravenna as a Meeting Point

The Platz der Stadt Ravenna is also the "Square of Children's Rights" and shapes the family-friendly character of the Vogelgesang district. The autumn market on October 15, 2026, will take place on this square from 2 PM to 6 PM — a classic afternoon format that begins after school and kindergarten hours and ends before dinner.

Involvement of Primary School and Daycare Centre

The Vogelgesang primary school and the St. Markus daycare centre are involved in the event — both institutions significantly shape the neighbourhood life of the Vogelgesang district. School children and daycare children contribute small things to the market — craft activities, game stations, sometimes small performances. The festival is a meeting point for parents, grandparents, and neighbours.

Autumnal Offerings

The market offerings are autumnal — apples, pumpkins, seasonal products from the region. Stalls from associations, local vendors, sometimes small craft activities with natural materials characterise the scene. It is not a large farmers' market, but a small neighbourhood market — with the aim of enabling encounters between the residents of the district.

Neighbourhood Work as the Driving Force

The autumn market is organised by the Speyer-Süd neighbourhood association — the local citizens' initiative that has been shaping social life in the Vogelgesang district for 10 years. With annual events, ongoing neighbourhood work, and volunteer commitment, the association contributes to the quality of life in Speyer-Süd. The involvement of the primary school and the daycare centre underscores the family-friendly orientation.