Exciting weekend highlights in East Hesse: celebrate and get involved!

Exciting weekend highlights in East Hesse: celebrate and get involved!

There is a lot on offer in East Hesse on the weekend from August 14th to 16th. The agenda here includes both exciting activities for families and enjoyable celebrations that bring the local community together. The events range from interactive worlds of experience to musical festivals to important initiatives against depression.

A highlight in the calendar is the opening of the **Experience world of the senses for children and young people** inKARL concept department storein Fulda. On Friday from 2 p.m., young explorers between the ages of two and seventeen can experiment with bridge building, the bobby car course and UV light neon mini golf. This event not only promotes learning through play, but also provides a lot of fun.

Celebrations for the community

Three days of celebration await visitors at the **Citizens and Wine Festival in Petersberg**, which is organized by the Petersberg-Mitte fire department. From Friday evening at 6 p.m., the town hall square will become a meeting place for gourmets and connoisseurs who can enjoy culinary specialties. A special highlight is the children's disco, which creates a good atmosphere on Friday evenings.

The **Old Town Festival in Bruchköbel** will also attract many people this weekend. Live music and exquisite gastronomy create a beautiful ambience around the open space. Here, visitors can fully enjoy the local culture and community, starting Friday at 6 p.m.

Particularly important in this context is the **Demmeln against depression – bike tour**, which is organized on Saturday. This event, initiated by the Fulda Alliance Against Depression and ADFC, would like to draw attention to the importance of mental health. The meeting point is at the entrance to the Wiesenmühle beer garden in Fulda, departure is at 10 a.m. to Eichenzell.

Support for people in need

Here in East Hesse, numerous volunteers are committed to supporting people in difficult life situations. The Union Horizons has around 70 active members who support those affected by depression and loneliness. Help is currently particularly sought for the “Temporary Friends” project. Those interested can contact info@verein-horizonte.de by email to become part of the team. Volunteering not only offers the opportunity to help others, but also to make new contacts yourself.

An appeal to everyone: It is important to pay attention to signs of depression in friends and to have open conversations. The platform offers information and support on this topic active against depression. The initiative emphasizes that no one has to deal with their problems alone. If there is an acute risk of suicide, it is crucial to act quickly and call for professional help. Anyone in such a situation should contact the emergency services on 112 and clearly describe the circumstances.

The **Wine Festival in Neuhof** will round off the weekend on Sunday, where Rhine-Hessian wines and culinary highlights can await guests. We continue with the **ecomunetic beer garden service** at 11 a.m., which takes place outdoors and will offer creative design by community speakers and pastors. In the afternoon, the **clown theater “Vélo des Fous”** provides entertainment before the festivities come to an end.

Overall, it shows that the weekend in East Hesse not only offers numerous opportunities to celebrate and enjoy, but also creates an important space for awareness of the topic of mental health. It's worth stopping by and being part of this vibrant community.