Debate about drinking competitions: Vice mayor criticizes fair plans!

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Discussion about the Neuhäuser Fair 2025: Vice Mayor criticizes drinking competitions, citizens actively participate in debates.

Diskussion um die Neuhäuser Kirmes 2025: Vize-Bürgermeister kritisiert Wetttrinken, Bürger beteiligen sich aktiv an Debatten.
Discussion about the Neuhäuser Fair 2025: Vice Mayor criticizes drinking competitions, citizens actively participate in debates.

Debate about drinking competitions: Vice mayor criticizes fair plans!

Things are simmering again in the tranquil town of Neuhaus am Rennweg. The preparations for the 2025 fair not only bring joy, but also heated discussions on social media. The deputy mayor took an active part in the debate and highlighted a special aspect of the event: the planned Gaudi competition with drinking competitions. These plans made some citizens think and brought about a critical discourse about the organization of the fair. inSuedthueringen reports that, fortunately, there was more interest in the last city council meeting citizens attracted more than usual. This suggests a growing interest in community issues.

Another bright spot this year is citizen participation. Many residents had the opportunity to address their questions to city council members and the city administration. This form of interaction shows that citizen engagement is highly valued in Neuhaus. A trend that can not only be observed in Neuhaus, but in many municipalities. [DStGB]. If people have the opportunity to get actively involved, then there will be a more lively discussion about projects like those planned at the fair.

Fair highlights and important information

The Neuhäuser Kirmes will be celebrated in the city center from August 29th to September 1st, 2025, and there are already some exciting events being prepared. A torchlight procession on Friday, August 29th will start at the market at 8:45 p.m. and move through the city. On Sunday, August 31st, citizens can expect a large parade that will run through the city center from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. However, waiting times at intersections are possible.

  • Fackelumzug:
    Datum: 29.08.2025, 20:45 – 21:45
    Route: Markt, Sonneberger Straße, Rennsteigstraße, Kalugaer Straße, Rückkehr zum Markt.
  • Großer Festumzug:
    Datum: 31.08.2025, 14:30 – 15:30.

In order to enable the fair to operate, the city center area will be closed to traffic from Wednesday, August 27th, from 6:00 a.m. until Monday, September 1st. The bus stops on the market square are also not accessible on these days; instead, alternative stops will be set up on Schwarzburger Straße and Eisfelder Straße.

A look into the future

The planned events not only offer citizens entertainment, but also raise the question of how such major events should be dealt with in the future. It is important that the city addresses the concerns of its citizens. neuhaus-am-rennweg encourages all interested citizens to contact the public order office with their questions and suggestions in order to actively help shape the fair.

How will the debate about the Gaudi competition develop further? Will citizens influence the direction of fair activities? What is certain is that residents' interest in their city is growing and there is a colorful, lively exchange about the events in Neuhaus am Rennweg.