To mark the end of the "Sustainable inner cities and centers" funding program, the city's economic development department cordially invites all citizens to the big closing party "Citymood & Friends" on Saturday, 13 September 2025. From 2 p.m., the Idar pedestrian zone will be transformed into a cheerful festival mile for young and old, with creative hands-on activities for families, performances by children for children and culinary delights.
He will be joined by magician Jakob Mathias, who will delight the audience with incredible magic tricks and a large portion of comedy. Jakob Mathias has been performing on stage since he was three years old. Infitted with the magic virus by his father Martin, he has spent more time in front of an audience than in the sandpit. On Sundays at home, the roast rabbit is pulled straight out of the magic hat and the washing up is also done with a flotted wave of the magic wand. Jakob takes us into his magical everyday life and it's a lifetime of magic detention!
In addition, the Dezibel music school is organizing a hands-on show for children and will be joined by the band Happy Tones. The cheerleaders from the Idar gymnastics club will also be presenting their skills. There will also be bouncy castles and other play stations to keep the children entertained.
Three years full of creative ideas, committed campaigns and a common goal: to make the city centers in Idar and Oberstein more lively, attractive and sustainable are behind the players. Now it's time to take stock and celebrate together. With the Citymood center management, a diverse action program was launched that has left its mark, such as with colorful flower decorations, thorough cleaning campaigns, atmospheric after-work events or a pop-up store, the cityscape has been revitalized in many ways. The projects and events have shown how much potential there is in our city centers and how much passion the citizens invest in their city. The final celebration will not only look back on around three years of activities as part of "Citymood", but will also look to the future. The central aim is to continue the high-profile events, such as the after-work events, and to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and the networking of stakeholders.
Thanks to the cooperation between the city's economic development department and stakeholders in the city centers and with the support of the city marketing association, it will be possible to carry the positive momentum beyond the funding period. "The great enthusiasm at the after-work events has shown us how much interest there is in interesting events in the city," say Caroline Pehlke and Sarah Wagner from the business development department.
"Citymood & Friends" will be a festival that unites, a day full of joie de vivre, encounters and community for our city and all those who love it. The people involved, who have helped to make the city centers more liveable over the past three years, are looking forward to an unforgettable festival and to many fellow campaigners who want to have a positive influence on this day and beyond.
In addition, the IHK's "Heimatshoppen" campaign action days are taking place this weekend. The aim of the campaign is to raise public awareness of the importance of local retailers and restaurants. Because those who shop in their home town not only ensure full shopping bags, but also lively streets, training places, cultural offerings and a tangible sense of community. "Heimat shoppen" is much more than just a shopping campaign - it is an invitation to all citizens to help shape their city. So grab your shopping bag, invite your friends and experience together how much our home has to offer!