From electropop to Schlager - program for Sachsenfest is set

Two weeks before the start of the 30th "Day of the Saxons" in Sebnitz and in the neighboring Czech town of Dolní Poustevna, the program of the large folk festival has been presented. "The "Day of the Saxons" is our largest folk and local festival in the Free State," said Alexander Dierks (CDU), President of the State Parliament and President of the Board of Trustees, during the program preview in the Saxon State Parliament. It is an incomparable opportunity to celebrate volunteering, the diversity of associations and social cohesion.

Saxony's largest folk festival transcends borders

For the first time, the festival will be celebrated across borders by including Dolní Poustevna (Niedereinsiedel) on the Czech side. According to the board of trustees, this is intended to set an "important example of regional cooperation".

More than 250,000 guests are expected to visit the town in the Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district from September 5 to 7 under the motto "To blooming experiences!". The electropop duo Glasperlenspiel, the DJ band Gestört aber Geil, the rock'n'roll band The Firebirds and pop star Nicci Schubert will be among those providing the atmosphere on the Sebnitz market square. A 90s party with Loona, Milli Vanilli, Magic Affair and Mark Oh is also planned on the station grounds on Saturday evening.

A parade as the highlight and a sign of solidarity

A total of 18 themed festival areas, eleven stages and numerous hands-on activities are planned - from a historic army camp to a fairground with a Ferris wheel and a large blue light mile. The highlight is the two-hour-long parade on Sunday with bands, historical pictures and floats.

"We are looking forward to showing our guests a thriving, open and peaceful Sebnitz for three days," said Mayor Ronald Kretzschmar (non-party).