Name: Farger Volks- und Schützenfest 2026
Start: 2026-07-10T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schützenplatz der Farger Schützengesellschaft

Schützenfest Farge

About Schützenfest Farge

The Farger Volks- und Schützenfest is one of the most traditional district festivals in Bremen North. Organized by the Farger Schützengesellschaft von 1895 e.V. on their shooting range at Betonstraße in Bremen-Farge, the festival combines living shooting traditions with the convivial character of a classic Volksfest. For several days, the program is dominated by the King's Shoot, festive parade, music, and marquee events — with free admission and open to all. With over 130 editions, the festival is one of the fixed summer dates in the Farge district.

Dates 10 Jul — 13 Jul 2026

Venue Bremen (04011)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Schützenfest Farge — edition 2026

In 2026, the Farger Schützengesellschaft von 1895 will once again host its Volks- und Schützenfest on the shooting range at Betonstraße in Bremen-Farge. For several days, the program includes the King's Shoot, a festive parade, marquee events, and music. The exact date in July will be announced by the club; admission is free.

In 2026, the Farger Schützengesellschaft von 1895 will continue the over 130-year tradition of its Volks- und Schützenfest. The 131st edition is planned for the second weekend of July 2026 (likely Friday, July 10th to Monday, July 13th, following the long-standing Friday-to-Monday festival tradition) on the club's own shooting range at Betonstraße in Bremen-Farge. Following the established pattern, the weekend will include the opening and shooting program, Sunday morning will feature a wake-up call by the corps, church service, and a festive parade through Farge, along with marquee events with music and dancing. Monday evening traditionally concludes with the grand King's Shoot (via video transmission to the shooting range) and the subsequent King's Ball with the proclamation of the new King and Queen. The detailed daily schedule and the band program in the marquee will be published by the Farger Schützengesellschaft in spring/May 2026 via their website and social media channels. Free admission.

Highlights Schützenfest Farge 2026

131st Volks- und Schützenfest in over 130 years of tradition
Grand festive parade through Farge on Sunday
King's Shoot on Monday with video transmission and subsequent King's Ball
Marquee with music and dancing on all festival evenings
Free admission — Volksfest for the entire district in Bremen North

Programme Schützenfest Farge 2026

Likely Friday to Monday in July 2026 — Schützenplatz Betonstraße 49, Bremen-Farge

Opening Weekend (Friday/Saturday)

1:00 PM — Festival Opening
2:00 PM — Start of Shooting Program (Club Championships, Trophy Shoot)
Evening: Marquee with Summer Party, Music, and Dancing (free admission in previous years)

Sunday — Festive Parade and Proclamation

Morning: Wake-up call by the corps and church service
Grand Festive Parade through the Farge district
Shooting competitions for various classes in the afternoon
Approx. 7:00 PM Proclamation at the memorial with awards for the best-decorated house

Monday — King's Shoot & King's Ball

Approx. 5:00 PM — King's Shoot (Video transmission to the shooting range)
Followed by marquee with King's Ball, proclamation of the new Schützenkönig and Königin (free admission in previous years)

Program structure based on the established 130 predecessor editions; the specific dates, band acts in the marquee, and detailed times for 2026 will be announced by the Farger Schützengesellschaft in spring/May 2026 on farger-schuetzengesellschaft.de and their social media channels.

Prices Schützenfest Farge 2026

Admission to the entire Volks- und Schützenfest is free (including the Summer Party and King's Ball in previous years). Food and drinks in the marquee are subject to charge.

Practical information

Practical information — Schützenfest Farge

Getting There

The shooting range is located at Betonstraße 49 in the Bremen district of Farge, part of the Blumenthal borough. Accessible via the Regio-S-Bahn (Bremen-Farge station) and bus lines in Bremen North.

Admission

Admission to the Volks- und Schützenfest is free.

Good to Know

The Farger Schützengesellschaft announces the exact dates and detailed program for each edition via its website and social media channels. The festival traditionally takes place in July.

Shooting Traditions in Bremen North

When the Farger Schützengesellschaft von 1895 invites you to its Volks- und Schützenfest, a piece of North German tradition comes alive in the north of Bremen. On the club's own shooting range at Betonstraße in the Farge district, the festival combines the solemn seriousness of the shooting fraternity with the exuberant atmosphere of a Volksfest over several days. The program is characterized by the King's Shoot, proclamation of the new King and Queen, a festive parade through the district, and marquee events with music.

A Club with a Long History

The Farger Schützengesellschaft was founded in 1895 and sees itself as a place of tradition and cultural openness at the same time. Over 130 editions of the Volks- und Schützenfest have firmly anchored the club in the life of the district. The royal court, with the Schützenkönig (King) and Königin (Queen) and their retinue, represents the festival throughout the year and is the focus of the celebrations. In addition to the Schützenfest, the club's activities also include a family Easter bonfire and the traditional 'Kohlfahrt' (cabbage tour).

Volksfest for the Entire District

The festival is explicitly a Volksfest for everyone: Admission is free, and in addition to the shooting sports part, the marquee, music, and catering provide the convivial atmosphere that connects generations in Bremen North. The Hanseatic city of Bremen, with districts like Farge, extends far along the Unterweser river — and it is precisely here that the village-like shooting tradition has remained particularly vibrant.