172nd Beverstedt Marksmen's Festival 2026

Marksmanship Tradition Since 1850

The Beverstedt Marksmen's Club 1850 e.V. is one of the oldest marksmen's clubs in the southern district of Cuxhaven. With over 170 years of club history, it embodies a significant piece of Low German club culture — customs, social commitment, and the preservation of traditions have a long history here.

172nd Edition in June 2026

The 2026 edition is the 172nd edition and will take place in June 2026 — the exact date will be officially confirmed by the club. Those planning to attend the festival should check the club calendar (schuetzenverein-beverstedt.de) or the Cuxland event calendar (biunsinnorden.de) shortly beforehand.

Shooting Range Am Adelstedter Berg, Kirchwistedt

The venue is the shooting range at Am Adelstedter Berg in the Kirchwistedt district of the municipality of Beverstedt. Its location on the edge of the Beverstedter Geest, with forests and heathland, provides a characteristic setting for the festival grounds.

Several District Marksmen's Festivals in Beverstedt

The municipality of Beverstedt is a stronghold of marksmen's clubs: In addition to the main club in Beverstedt, there are several district marksmen's festivals — including in Hollen, Frelsdorf, and Wollingst. Thus, the marksmen's tradition strongly shapes the club life of the municipality.

Classic Marksmen's Festival Program

The 2026 program follows the proven choreography:

• Waking up and assembly of the marksmen
• Festival parade with brass band, flags, and royal courts
• King's shooting and proclamation of the new marksmen's king
• Festival tent with catering and dance evening
• Children's festival, morning pint, family day

Beverstedt — Municipality in Cuxland

Beverstedt is a municipality with around 13,000 inhabitants in the southern district of Cuxhaven, south of Bremerhaven. Its rural structure with numerous districts and vibrant club life shapes its social profile — and makes marksmen's festivals central identity events.