American Spirit 2025 - International festival for American car and motorcycle enthusiasts

July 24–26, 2025 – the biggest festival for American car and motorcycle enthusiasts in Lithuania and the Baltic States returns to Druskininkai Airfield – American Spirit 2025!
American Spirit is an international gathering of fans of American automotive culture, attracting a growing community of enthusiasts every year. Powerful American engines and sparkling classic models will once again thunder through the streets of Druskininkai, catching everyone’s eye.
For almost two decades, this event has brought joy to both participants and spectators with an abundance of entertainment – and 2025 will be no exception!

This year, the event invites everyone to enjoy three full days of fun.
From July 24–26, the Druskininkai Airfield will host American car and motorcycle exhibitions, thrilling shows, and exciting outdoor competitions.
In 2025, the American Spirit festival will be held together with the 3rd Lithuanian BBQ & Grill Championship "The Fire Speaks, the Smoke Whispers", filling the air with delicious aromas and flavors from the country’s top grillmasters.
The soul of this BBQ championship is the well-known grilling enthusiast Kristupas Krivickas, so attendees can expect a high-level culinary showdown.
Everyone is welcome – from kids to seniors – and there’s something for all ages and tastes.

Event Highlights

🔹Spectacular Vehicle Exhibition
Hundreds of American cars and motorcycles – from legendary 1950s Cadillacs and Oldsmobiles to modern Dodge, Chevrolet Corvette, and Ford Mustangs – all gathered in one place.
A unique opportunity to admire pristinely restored classics, chat with their proud owners, and take photos with your dream ride.

🔹Outdoor Attractions
Expect non-stop action: adrenaline rides in a Monster Truck, stunning small aircraft airshows, and scenic flights over Druskininkai.
Fun challenges and games will keep the crowd entertained all day long – boredom is not an option!

🔹Competitive Spirit
Car lovers can test their engines in the Burnout competition – where smoking tires will reveal the most powerful motor.
In the Best of Show contest, a jury will crown the most impressive vehicle, while Club Battle will pit car club teams against each other.
Get ready for the sound system challenge "dB Battle", where decibels rule!

🔹Concerts & Shows
Every night, the main stage will host big-name musical acts and special performances.
Charismatic duo Stano & Zvonkus will perform, "AC/DC Tribute Band – GoZone" will bring legendary rock hits, and Saturday night will close with a high-energy glam rock show from Jett Star.
Expect dance performances (including a spectacular pole dance show) and DJ parties until dawn.

🔹Retro Style & Community Spirit
Vintage vibes will be everywhere – from classic pin-up competitions to retro fashion contests.
The elegant Miss Pin-Up and Miss Pin-Up Junior will be crowned, while dozens of women drivers will cruise the streets in the all-female ladies’ car parade.
The festival’s grand finale – a massive parade of all participants cruising through Druskininkai – will be a true spectacle!

📅 Program

July 24, 2025 – Thursday

• 14:00–19:00 – Participant registration
• 14:00–19:00 – Small aircraft: exhibit & sightseeing flights over Druskininkai
• 16:00–18:00 – "Beer Run" to Dzūkų Alus restaurant in Alytus: tour & tasting
• 16:00–18:00 – Best of Show
• 18:00 – Burnout training
• 19:00 – Last songs of the engines + “Stars and Stripes” car painting contest
• 20:00 – Police Car Battle
• 20:30 – Club Battle – Stage I
• 22:00 – MDJ Cabano "20th Century Disco"

July 25, 2025 – Friday

• 10:00–19:00 – Participant registration
• 12:00–18:00 – BBQ Alley: 3rd Lithuanian BBQ & Grill Championship “The Fire Speaks, the Smoke Whispers 2025” (participant registration)
• 11:00–14:00 – Best of Show
• 12:00–19:00 – Small aircraft: exhibit & sightseeing flights
• 12:00–19:00 – Monster Truck rides
• 12:00–17:00 – Outdoor foosball
• 14:00 – Club Battle – Stage II
• 15:00–17:00 – Exhibition, Druskininkai
• 17:00–18:00 – Burnout: win prizes from Bideris.lt
• 18:00 – Teddy Bear Parade & “Teddy of 2025” contest
• 19:00 – Women’s car cruise through Druskininkai
• 20:00 – “Stars and Stripes” participant potluck party (dress code: Stars and Stripes). Organizer’s bar available
• 21:00 – dB Battle
• 21:30 – Concert: Stano, Zvonkus
• 22:30 – Frozen T-shirt challenge
• 22:30 – Concert: AC/DC Tribute Band “GoZone”
• 23:30 – Pole dance show
• 23:30 – 2025 Mystery Challenge

July 26, 2025 – Saturday

• 10:00 – Participant soup
• 10:00–15:00 – Participant registration
• 10:00–18:00 – 3rd Lithuanian BBQ & Grill Championship “The Fire Speaks, the Smoke Whispers 2025”
• 11:00–13:00 – Best of Show
• 12:00–15:30 – Outdoor foosball
• 12:00 – Small aircraft airshow
• 14:00–19:00 – Small aircraft: exhibit & sightseeing flights
• 12:00–19:00 – Monster Truck rides
• 13:15–14:00 – “Me and My Car” show
• 12:00, 13:00, 15:00 – Sonax Sexy Car Wash
• 14:00–15:00 – Burnout: win prizes from Bideris.lt
• 15:15–16:00 – Club Battle – Stage III
• 16:00 – Grand Parade – cruise through Druskininkai
• 18:00 – Miss Pin-Up & Miss Pin-Up Junior “American Spirit 2025” contest
• 19:00 – BBQ Championship Awards Ceremony
• 19:30 – Win a Ford Mustang with UBR Motors
• 19:30 – American Spirit 2025 Awards Ceremony
• 20:00 – Raffle, auction & exclusive participant evening. Snacks & organizer’s hospitality bar
• 22:00 – Concert: Jett Star

📌Organizers reserve the right to change, add, or cancel parts of the program.