Saalfeld Volksfest 2025: Celebrate with music and fireworks!

Saalfeld Volksfest 2025: Celebrate with music and fireworks!

in Saalfeld/Saale, the 314th folk festival will take place from today and brings joy for the whole family. From July 12th to 20th, 2025, the fairground on the Weidig turns into a land of milk and honey for young and old. With 24 companies and 28 attractions, a colorful mix of rides, lots and snacks is offered. As reported MDR, the rides are set up a little differently to reduce the noise towards the city.

The festival is opened today at 3:00 p.m., the official start in the form of traditional barrel beer tapping takes place at 5:00 p.m. in the small beer garden. The operator of the beer garden, Susanne Dietzel, attaches particular importance to a family atmosphere. Musically, the opening is framed by the band "Campfire on the Rocks", which ensures the best entertainment from 7:00 p.m.

attractions and highlights

The variety of attractions is impressive: from car scooters to break dance to the time machine, there is something for everyone. Wurf shops and lots round off the offer. The showmen come from all over Thuringia and Germany, and that ensures a hustle and bustle on the fairground. The opening times are already on the weekends from 2:00 p.m. and on the weekdays from 3:00 p.m., as Saalfeld Tourismus describes.

Wednesday is all about families: On the family day, visitors can look forward to reduced prices and a appearance of Uta Gull at 4:00 p.m. The second weekend also brings high fun, with live music from Akustik AG and Cafe Royal in the beer garden. And under no circumstances should you let the fireworks display on July 19, which is accompanied by DJ Ronny.

Variety of folk festival in Thuringia

The Saalfeld Volksfest fits seamlessly into the series of well -known Thuringian folk festivals, which ensure festivals and celebrations all year round. From the traditional customs at the Eisenacher summer win to the Jena old town festival - there is always something going on in Thuringia. Summer in the region is fun, and the Saalfeld folk festival is undoubtedly one of the highlights in this festival, such as the Thuringian general shown. Visit the Volksfest in Saalfeld and enjoy the family atmosphere, the diverse attractions and the musical highlights. Who knows, maybe luck will play you in the cards at the Los booths! Be there and experience the joy of coming together from July 12th to 20th!