We didn't buy apples while we were there, but we did have some of the food and the drinks and it…read morewas really good. All of it was apple flavored food and drinks. They did have some donkey rides for kids along with just the fun of picking apples.

I have seen the signs for this fest for years and went for the first time. It was small and great…read morefun for kids and families. My 7 year old daughter loved the pony rides and apple picking. I loved the cherry prosseco and my husband the fish sandwich,

I love open air farmer's markets. In most larger towns across Europe there will be some form of…read moreoutdoor market. The market in Mainz happens to be one of the best in the region. Seeing all the colors of fresh produce and flowers as well as the fresh baked items sold throughout the market will leave a positive impression on your day. You can't help being happy from the experience. If I could only live there, I would eat healthier, drink better wine and enjoy what the region has to offer. It would become part of my weekly journey through life.

Definitely worth a visit when you are in Mainz! There are food vendors (selling cheese, honey,…read morelocal wine, vegetables, etc.) and restaurants (we ended up with fried fish and potato salad--heavy but delicious!), plus a few cafes and a weekly wine tasting (which looked fun but we didn't join this time), all in the shadow of the beautiful cathedral. This is the place to be seen on Saturdays!