In Germany and still without plans for the second weekend in August? Muscle cars, drag racing, live music, camping out…Are your ears beginning to perk up? Then make for Geiselwind, roughly between Würzburg and Bamberg, to catch the Bike and Music Weekend, which kicks off  on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 9 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 12. 

According to the program, you can anticipate drag racing, American cars, stunt shows, burn outs, a bike show, go-go girls, a campground and more than a dozen bands. Rose Tattoo is the headline act. The event is billed as one of Germany’s biggest motorcycle events.  Admission costs 25 euros for all four days, or you can pay a single-day entry fee of 6 euros on Thursday, 12 euros on Friday, 15 euros on Saturday, or 4 euros on Sunday. Kids under the age of 14 get in free.

The location of the party is Gelände des Autohofs Strohofer in Geiselwind. The campground, which is free, is located right on the premises. Past the age of finding camping a delight? The Web site informs that there are hotels in the nearby area, even one with wellness facilities.