The events on Mettlach's calendar are closely associated with tradition and nature. At the harvest and regional festival, for example, you can enjoy the traditional parade and the general festival atmosphere. Every year, visitors come from near and far to enjoy food, drink and music at the Saar Bow Festival, while top-notch jazz is the order of the day at the jazz festival in nearby St. Wendel.Harvest and Regional Festival
The traditional harvest and regional festival is held in Orscholz near Mettlach. The event kicks off with a church service followed by the harvest ball. The festival's highlight is the parade, during which the colourfully decorated floats pass through the crowds of locals and visitors filling the streets.Saar Bow Festival
The three-day international Saar Bow Festival takes place every summer in the spa gardens in Orscholz. Visitors can enjoy a wide-ranging programme of entertainment with music, arts and crafts, organised children's activities, and food and drink based around a specific annual theme.St. Wendel Jazz Festival
The annual jazz festival in St. Wendel - a meeting place for fans of jazz and world music - has achieved near cult status. Visitors flock to the two-day festival to enjoy its intimate atmosphere and a well-balanced programme of music featuring stars and up and coming artists from Europe and the USA.