Anticipating the August Fair, Golden Rider expresses excitement
Crankin' it up a notch next to Dresden's Striezelmarkt, the Augustusmarkt is gearing up on the Neustaedter Elbseite for its grand opening next Wednesday. Just like the Christmas mistletoe, this second-largest Christmas market in the city will be blossoming with approximately 90 traders, caterers, and showmen.
Pretty soon, we'll see a gleaming new Golden Rider - none other than Julia Spirling, a bright student at the Dresden Waldorf School, who rides at Claudia Bosert's tutelage at the Hofewiese riding school. This 18-year-old, with a dream of becoming a vet after graduation, has been charging through life on a steed since her childhood. This year, she'll kick off the market on her sparkling gelding, Apollo, both bedecked in golden finery.
Now, the Augustusmarkt is more than just a merry mile-and-a-half of holiday cheer – it's Saxony's longest-running Christmas market ever! Breaking the mold, it's going strong until January 7, 2024 – a first for this festive event. After the traditional run from November 29 to December 23, it'll roll into a swanky New Year's Eve bash from December 27, 2023, to January 7, 2024, including a blow-out New Year's Eve party.
Last year, harboring a hunch it might be a hit, the Augustusmarkt extended its hours on New Year's Eve – setting up DJ booths scattered across the market and dropping some tantalizing surprises for the revellers.
The Augustusmarkt 's hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM, until 10 PM on Fridays, from 10 AM to 10 PM on Saturdays, and until 9 PM on Sundays.
Without a crystal ball, I can't give you the exact details about the extended hours for New Year's Eve 2023-2024 at the Augustusmarkt in Dresden. For the full scoop on party times and surprises, be sure to check the official website of Augustusmarkt or hit up local tourism services in Dresden, who'll spill the exciting details you're thirsty for.
In the heart of Dresden, the long-running Augustusmarkt, renowned for its holiday cheer, is transforming into a swanky home-and-garden for the New Year. With the golden visage of Julia Spirling and her steed Apollo gracing the grand opening, this revamped lifestyle spectacle promises to be a unique blend of tradition and modern festivities, extending from December 27, 2023, to January 7, 2024.
