65th Gauschießen Schützengau JURA & 75 Years SV Wiesengrund Hamberg
Grand marksmen's anniversary in the Oberpfalz — 75 years Wiesengrund Hamberg meets 65th Gauschießen JURA
About 65th Gauschießen Hamberg
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Two Anniversaries, One Festival Weekend
The Schützenverein „Wiesengrund" Hamberg was founded in 1951 and has since been one of the most active clubs in the JURA Schützengau, the traditional association of marksmen in the former Parsberg district. In 2026, the club celebrates its 75th anniversary — and coincidentally in the same year it is also hosting the 65th Gauschießen of the JURA Gau. The two occasions have been combined into a joint festival weekend.
Hamberg — District of Breitenbrunn (Lkr Neumarkt)
Hamberg is a district of the market town Breitenbrunn (postal code 92363) in the Neumarkt district of the Oberpfalz, Bavaria. The village is home to the marksmen's club, whose clubhouse is located at Hauptstraße 29. During the festival weekend, a large festival tent will be set up on a central festival grounds in the village.
What is a Gauschießen?
A Gauschießen is the largest competition event of a Bavarian Schützengau. Over several weeks, marksmen from all clubs in the Gau — for Gau JURA, these are the clubs in the Parsberg, Velburg, Hohenfels, Breitenbrunn, and Berching areas — compete against each other in various disciplines (air rifle, air pistol, small-caliber rifle). The 65th Gauschießen 2026 already started on March 1st, 2026, with the first competition days; the festival weekend from May 8th to 10th marks the festive climax with the proclamation of the new district kings and district king chains, as well as the traditional parade.
Tradition, Traditional Costume, and Brass Music
The marksmen's tradition is deeply rooted in Bavaria, especially in the Oberpfalz. During the festival weekend, marksmen's clubs will appear in traditional costume, and traditional marksmen's chains and king's medals will be awarded. A parade featuring marksmen's clubs, traditional costume groups, brass bands, and partner clubs from the region will march through Hamberg — usually accompanied by open-air concerts, beer service, and a festive evening in the beer tent.
A Festival for the Entire Region
Invited are not only the marksmen from the JURA Gau but also partner clubs, neighboring clubs like SV Anger, representatives from politics and the church, and all guests from Hamberg and the surrounding area. SV Wiesengrund Hamberg is leading the organization of the festival weekend with an organizing committee, a festival program booklet, and its own parade plan.
65th Gauschießen Hamberg — edition 2026
The grand festival weekend is the crowning event of a two-month competition program: Since March 1st, 2026, marksmen from the JURA Gau have been competing in Hamberg in the air rifle, air pistol, and sport rifle disciplines. The festival weekend will see the final decisions, the proclamation of the new district kings, and the dignified celebration of the host club's 75th anniversary.
Hamberg transforms for three days into the center of Upper Palatinate marksmanship. A festival tent, open-air concerts, catering by the club, and a parade with traditional costume groups, brass bands, and partner clubs provide the fitting supporting program.
Programme 65th Gauschießen Hamberg 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026 — Festival Kick-off
- Final competition days of the 65th Gauschießen at the clubhouse
- Evening — Festival kick-off in the beer tent with catering
Saturday, May 9, 2026 — District King Proclamation
- During the day — final competitions and finals
- 6:00 PM — District King Proclamation in the festival tent: Announcement and crowning of the Gau King, Gau Queen, and Gau Youth King of Gau JURA, presentation of the king's chains
- Following — Festive evening with live music in the beer tent
Sunday, May 10, 2026 — Parade
- Morning — Festive church service
- 1:00 PM — Assembly of the parade in Anger for the joint march
- 2:00 PM — Parade with marksmen's clubs from the entire JURA Gau, traditional costume groups, brass bands, and partner clubs through Hamberg to the festival tent
- Following — Frühschoppen (morning pint), open-air concert, catering in the festival tent
Detailed parade lineup and program on the club's website.
Highlights 65th Gauschießen Hamberg 2026
- Double Anniversary: 75 Years SV Wiesengrund Hamberg + 65th Gauschießen Gau JURA
- District King Proclamation on Saturday, May 9th at 6 PM
- Grand Parade on Sunday, May 10th starting at 2 PM through Hamberg
- Festival tent with catering throughout the weekend
- Traditional costume, brass music, and living Upper Palatinate marksmen's traditions
Prices 65th Gauschießen Hamberg 2026
Admission to the parade, church service, and open-air concert is free. Festive evenings in the beer tent with live music may incur a small contribution towards costs, depending on the event. Catering at usual club prices.
Practical information — 65th Gauschießen Hamberg
Getting There
Hamberg is located in the Neumarkt i.d.OPf. district, easily accessible from the A3 (Velburg or Parsberg exit) and the A93. Approximately 60 minutes from Nuremberg, about 50 minutes from Regensburg. Parking available at the festival grounds and along the village roads.
Admission
Admission to most events is free. For festive evenings in the beer tent with live music, a small fee may apply — please check on-site.
Contact
SV Wiesengrund Hamberg e.V., Hauptstraße 29, 92363 Breitenbrunn — via the website wiesengrund-hamberg.de
Festival Program Booklet and Donor List
An official festival program booklet and the parade lineup will be published in advance on the club's website.
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Where it takes place 65th Gauschießen Hamberg
Hamberg — Schützenheim und Festzelt SV Wiesengrund Hamberg
Hauptstraße 29, 92363 Breitenbrunn