America 250 Independence Week

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a week full of events!

Jun. 27: MSG Micheal B. Riley Hero Day

Starts at 8 a.m. at the Wiesbaden Sports & Fitness Center. Join us for a Hero Day as we honor the life, service and sacrifice of U.S. Army Special Forces Operator MSG Micheal B. Riley with commemorative fitness events and a memorialization ceremony.

• 8 a.m. 5K Memorial Run
• 10 a.m. Memorialization Ceremony
• 10:30 a.m. MSG B. Riley Hero WOD

Jun. 29–Jul. 2: Sports Week

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Jul. 2: Clash on Clay Boxing Event

Doors open at 6 p.m., bouts begin at 7 p.m. at the Wiesbaden Sports & Fitness Center. U.S. Active Duty Military are eligible. Must register at the Fitness Center by Jun. 15 (registration form, braces release form).

General Admission tickets are $10, VIP Premium Seating tickets are $65. Purchase tickets here.

What's included with a VIP Ticket?

• Comfortable, premium floor seating
• Special Menu
• Tableside Service

Jul. 1–5: German-American Friendship Festival

Join us for the 2026 German-American Friendship Fest from Wednesday, Jul. 1 to Sunday, Jul. 5—open from noon to midnight every day. Fireworks are tentatively scheduled to start between 10:45 and 11 p.m.

The fest will host over 90+ attractions consisting of rides, entertainment, games, food and drinks with live bands each day in the beer garden.

See the tentative entertainment schedule here.

Jul. 4: Independence Celebration

Join us on the WEC Grounds from noon to 11 p.m. for an unforgettable birthday bash! Fireworks from the German-American Friendship Fest on Lower Hainerberg are tentatively scheduled between 10:45 p.m. and 11 p.m. Then, head upstairs to the WEC Lounge for the after party from 11 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

• Live music
• Classic car show
• Free food
• Giveaways
• Private orgs
• Merch sales
• Family-friendly activities
• ...and more!

Jul. 5: Austin Snell - AFE Heatwave Tour at the German-American Friendship Festival

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