Borbacher Schützentag
Shooting festival of SSV Borbach 1919 e.V. in Witten's Durchholz district with king's shoot, tombola, and children's program
About Borbacher Schützentag
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A Witten District Shooting Festival with Over 100 Years of History
The Borbacher Schützentag is one of the oldest regular events in Witten's Durchholz/Borbach district. The organizing club SSV Borbach 1919 e.V. – short for "Schützenverein" (shooting club) – was founded in 1919 and has maintained the Rhenish-Westphalian shooting tradition in its district ever since. Unlike large city shooting festivals, the Borbacher Schützentag is a manageable district festival supported by local club life.
Date 2026: Ascension Day
The festival traditionally took place in 2026 on Thursday, May 14 (Ascension Day). In doing so, SSV Borbach follows the classic shooting calendar of Westphalia, where the Father's Day/Ascension weekend is the preferred date for many club shooting festivals.
Results 2026
The 2026 edition has already taken place. The king's shoot yielded the following results:
- New King: Daniel Blüow
- New Queen: Carina Stoib
- Bird: fell at 3:38 PM after the 416th shot
- Crown: shot down as early as 11:59 AM
- Scepter: shot down at 12:27 PM
The royal couple will represent the club until the 2027 event.
Program in Classic Format
The festival day follows the proven Westphalian shooting festival format:
- Morning: Gathering of the club, small parade through the neighborhood, festival service or devotion
- Noon: Opening of the festival grounds, barbecue and snacks
- Afternoon: King's shoot with air rifle, with a parallel children's shoot, tombola, children's games
- Late Afternoon: Bird falls, proclamation of the king
- Evening: Coronation ball or king's ball in the marquee with dancing and live music
The Club – Training and Club Life
SSV Borbach 1919 is more than just a shooting festival organizer. Training sessions take place regularly:
- Tuesday (even weeks): 7–9 PM Air pistol
- Thursday: 5:30–6:30 PM Youth, 6:30–10 PM Open
- Sunday: 10 AM–1 PM Open
The club is a member of the Schützenkreis Witten (Witten Shooting Association) and the Westfälischer Schützenbund (Westphalian Shooting Federation).
Borbach/Durchholz – a "Village" in Witten
The Witten district of Durchholz with the locality of Borbach is located in the south of Witten, bordering the Ardey Hills. With historically grown farms, forests, and hiking trails, the area is more "village" than city – although administratively part of the 95,000-inhabitant city of Witten. The shooting festival reflects this rural character.
Integration into the Witten Shooting Association
The Schützenkreis Witten comprises around 15 clubs that coordinate their dates among themselves. The Borbacher Schützentag is on the official calendar (schuetzenkreis-witten.de) and is one of the earliest festivals of the season.
Borbacher Schützentag — edition 2026
The 2026 edition was successful, following the classic Westphalian shooting festival format. Daniel Blüow and Carina Stoib reign over SSV Borbach until the 2027 Schützentag. The club is integrated into the Witten Shooting Association and enjoys high acceptance in the Durchholz district.
Programme Borbacher Schützentag 2026
Schedule May 14, 2026
- Morning: Gathering at the clubhouse, small parade, devotion
- Noon: Opening of the festival grounds, barbecue lunch
- Afternoon: King's shoot with air rifle, parallel children's shoot, tombola, children's games
- 11:59 AM: Crown fell
- 12:27 PM: Scepter fell
- 3:38 PM: Bird fell after 416th shot – Daniel Blüow is the new king
- Evening: Proclamation and coronation ball with dancing and live music
Highlights Borbacher Schützentag 2026
- Royal Couple 2026: Daniel Blüow and Carina Stoib
- Bird fell after 416 shots at 3:38 PM
- Classic Westphalian shooting festival program
- Coronation ball in the evening
- Free admission
- Member of the Witten Shooting Association
Prices Borbacher Schützentag 2026
Free admission. Shooting, food, and drinks are paid for individually. Coronation ball may have an admission fee.
Practical information — Borbacher Schützentag
Getting There
By car: A44 or B226 to Witten, then via Durchholzer Straße and Borbachstraße to the clubhouse. GPS: Große Borbach 21, 58453 Witten. Parking available along the street. By bus: Line 374 from Witten main station towards Durchholz, stop Borbach.
Admission
Free. Food, drinks, and shooting are paid for individually on-site. Coronation ball in the evening may have an admission fee.
Date 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026 (Ascension Day). Festival grounds open in the morning, king's shoot in the afternoon, coronation ball in the evening.
Tip
Anyone wanting to experience authentic Westphalian shooting club life should come in the afternoon for the king's shoot – the suspense during the bird shoot, the collective cheering, and the moment of proclamation are among the most fascinating aspects of the festival. Contact: ssvborbach.de.
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Where it takes place Borbacher Schützentag
Festplatz SSV Borbach 1919 (Stadtteil Durchholz)
Festplatz am Vereinsheim, Große Borbach 21, 58453 Witten