International Puppet Festival Neustadt and Sonneberg

The 2024 edition confirmed the festival's reputation as the most important date in the international doll and teddy bear collector scene. Throughout the week, the collector's exchange, special exhibitions in the toy museums of both towns, and factory sales at the still-active manufacturers in the region took place.

The festival is held every two years – the next regular festival after 2024 will be in 2026, in May. Between the major editions, there are smaller themed weekends and special exhibitions in the museums that keep the heritage of the toy region alive.