Bataillonsfest Südholz — V. Bataillon Lohne
Traditional festival of the V. Bataillon Südholz of the Schützenverein Lohne von 1608 e.V. in the Südholz district
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Bataillonsfest Südholz — Tradition since the 17th century
The Schützenverein Lohne e.V. von 1608 is one of the oldest and largest shooting associations in Northern Germany. With several thousand members, it is divided into several battalions, each of which maintains its own festival calendar and organizes its own battalion festival. The V. Bataillon Südholz is rooted in the district of the same name and hosts its battalion festival annually at the beginning of July.
Mustering, March, and Battalion Shooting
A battalion festival in the Lower Saxony-Oldenburg shooting tradition follows a clearly structured pattern: mustering of the marksmen under the leadership of the battalion command, march through the district accompanied by a brass band (often the Musikverein Bakum or a comparable ensemble in the region), battalion shooting among eligible members, and ceremonial honors.
King's Proclamation and Festival Evening
The highlight of every battalion festival is the selection and proclamation of the battalion king. With the handover of the king's plaque and the entry into the battalion book, the new king assumes the representation of the battalion for one year. The festival evening traditionally includes a king's dinner, catering in the festival tent, and a dance evening with live music.
Significance for the Südholz District
For Südholz, the Bataillonsfest is the social highlight of the summer. Families, neighbors, and club friends from the other battalions of the Lohne Schützenverein come to the festival, and the festival tent becomes a meeting place for all generations. Visitors from outside are also welcome.
Connection to the Musikverein Bakum
The musical accompaniment is traditionally provided by the Musikverein Bakum or another ensemble from the region. The calendar of the Musikverein Bakum lists the Bataillonsfest Südholz for July 3, 2026.
Bataillonsfest Südholz — edition 2026
With the Bataillonsfest 2026, the V. Bataillon of the Schützenverein Lohne e.V. of 1608 continues its centuries-old festival tradition. The parade, battalion shooting, and festival tent program characterize the day. The exact times and musical program will be announced by the battalion board in the club newsletter and on the V. Bataillon's club page.
The date is confirmed by the event calendar of the Musikverein Bakum, which provides musical accompaniment for several regional shooting and battalion festivals.
Programme Bataillonsfest Südholz 2026
Program Structure 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in early summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Afternoon
- Mustering of the battalion marksmen at the Südholz festival grounds
- Welcome by the battalion leadership
- March through the district with brass band
Late Afternoon
- Battalion shooting among eligible marksmen
- Honors for deserving marksmen
Evening
- King's dinner in the festival tent
- Proclamation of the new battalion king
- Dance evening with live music until late at night
Accompanying Program
- Morning pint for members (depending on club tradition)
- Festival tent with catering
- Meeting point for generations from Südholz and the surrounding hamlets
Highlights Bataillonsfest Südholz 2026
- Battalion festival of the V. Bataillon SV Lohne von 1608
- Mustering, battalion shooting, and festival procession
- King's proclamation and king's dinner
- Dance evening with live music in the festival tent
- Free admission to the festivities
Prices Bataillonsfest Südholz 2026
Practical information — Bataillonsfest Südholz
Date 2026
- Friday, July 3, 2026
- Source: Event calendar of the Musikverein Bakum
Location
- Südholz festival grounds
- Südholz district of Lohne (Oldenburg), 49393
- Vechta district, Lower Saxony
Organizer
- V. Bataillon Südholz
- Schützenverein Lohne e.V. von 1608
Program Points (Traditional)
- Mustering of the battalion marksmen
- Battalion shooting, selection of the battalion king
- Festival procession with brass band
- King's proclamation, king's dinner
- Dance evening with live music
Admission
- Free to attend the festivities — dance evening and refreshments are paid for on-site
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