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Rockabilly festival in Sonneberg: engines, music and a good mood!
The Rockabilly Festival in Sonneberg combined music, US car culture and a vintage market from June 27th to 29th, 2025.
Rockabilly festival in Sonneberg: engines, music and a good mood!
Last weekend, the Schlossberg in Sonneberg took on a touch of Americana as the rockabilly weekend took place. From Friday, June 27th to Sunday, June 29th, 2025, visitors experienced a colorful program of US car culture, live music and a variety of attractions that celebrated the subcultures of the rockabilly scene. Loud insuedthueringen.de The event took place for the second time this year under the organization of Matthias Maier and Kay “Earl” Landgraf.
“It’s fantastic to see how people are into the motorsport and music scene,” said the Schlossberg’s tenant, Matthias Maier. The event not only attracted rockabilly fans, but also classic car lovers and interested parties from the region and beyond. Particularly noteworthy was the selection of Chevys and Harleys that graced the grounds on Friday afternoon.
An extensive program
The Rockabilly weekend offered a variety of activities for young and old. Admission was free during the day and offered visitors the opportunity to relax with music, drinks and snacks. Friday started at 4 p.m. with a vintage market and a US Car & Bike Show. The first paying guests entered the festival grounds at 6 p.m. for the price of 10 euros, followed by a live performance by the rockabilly band “Dice 13” from Meura from 8 p.m.
Saturday was just as packed: the Vintage Market reopened at 11:00 a.m. and a DJ provided musical accompaniment until the evening. The highlights of the day were the line dance shows and the performances by “Shotgun Jones” and “Die Eis Boys”. At 7:30 p.m. the best US classic cars were awarded prizes, which brought smiles to the faces of classic vehicle enthusiasts.
On Sunday, the event concluded with a flea market and various dance performances, while guests were able to browse to their hearts' content. The parking situation was ideal for American classic cars and motorcycles, so everyone could park their greasy car easily.
Various dealers and service providers
The festival was not only a feast for the ears but also a paradise for shopping lovers. A variety of vendors offered their wares, including clothing stalls such as Killer Kirsche and Suicide Monkeys, as well as crafts from Jerry’s Leathercraft and Vicky’s Manufactory. Tattoo artists were also present, so creativity wasn't neglected.
Similar to the great events in other cities, such as the spontaneous rockabilly festival “Race 61” in Brandenburg, which takes place at the same time in the Aviation Museum, the passion for historic vehicles and rockabilly culture was also evident in Sonneberg. “It is becoming more and more an international meeting point for fans from all over Europe,” as on maenner-in-der-midlife-crisis.de is described.
In summary, the Rockabilly weekend in Sonneberg impressively shows that this cultural encounter continues to generate great interest. Not only is it a celebration of enthusiasts, but also a celebration of the diversity and community that rockabilly and vintage vehicles bring together.