Aufsteirern festival celebrates 25 years in Graz

The Aufsteirern festival in Graz, celebrating Styrian tradition and culture, marked its 25th anniversary with significant attendance. Organizers reported a record-breaking Saturday with approximately 139,000 visitors.

The event features a wide array of traditional music, dance, and regional culinary specialties. The festival layout includes numerous stages across the Graz city center, such as the Hauptplatz, Herrengasse, and various side streets. Activities range from folk singing workshops and traditional dance lessons to large-scale musical performances.

Notable attendees and performers included Styrian Governor Mario Kunasek, singer Melissa Naschenweng, and actor Uwe Ochsenknecht. The festival is designed as a free public event, though visitors are advised to bring cash for food, drinks, and required deposits.