Freischießen, Volks- und Kreisschützenfest Sarstedt
Largest Schützenfest in the Hildesheim district – 2026 also Kreisschützenfest and 50th anniversary
2026
About Schützenfest Sarstedt
Schützenfest Sarstedt — edition 2026
The 2026 edition is doubly highlighted by the Kreisschützenfest and the 50th anniversary of the keg tapping. Shooting companies from Hildesheim, Bad Salzdetfurth, Alfeld, Diekholzen, and many other places will travel with their flags, traditional costumes, and marching bands.
The organizers are SV 51 Sarstedt and the Allgemeine Schützengilde (ASG). The program will be finalized and published in spring 2026 on the website schuetzenfest-sarstedt.de.
Highlights Schützenfest Sarstedt 2026
- Largest Schützenfest in the Hildesheim district
- Kreisschützenfest 2026 with companies from the entire district
- 50th Keg Tapping on Friday evening with fireworks
- Grand parade on Sunday at 1 PM
- Amusement park with carousels and rides
- Children's parade on Monday
Programme Schützenfest Sarstedt 2026
Program 2026 (Key Points)
- Friday, June 12, 2026 – Ecumenical church service to open the event. In the evening, tapping of the keg with fireworks for the 50th anniversary of this program point.
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 – Shooting competitions, family program, amusement park, grand dance evening in the festival tent.
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 – Proclamation at 12:30 PM, 1 PM Grand Shooting Parade with companies from the entire Hildesheim district, evening ceremony in the tent.
- Monday, June 15, 2026 – Children's parade, family program in the amusement park, winding down in the evening.
Areas
- Festival Tent – Central venue for ceremonies, dance evenings, King's dinner.
- Shooting Range – Shooting competitions for companies.
- Amusement Park – Carousels, rides, Ferris wheel, food stalls.
- Parade Route – Through Sarstedt's town center.
Prices Schützenfest Sarstedt 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Sarstedt
Date 2026
- Friday 12th to Monday 15th June 2026
Location
- Festival grounds, Am Festplatz, 31157 Sarstedt
Main Program Highlights 2026
- Friday: Ecumenical church service to open the event
- Friday evening: Tapping of the keg (50th anniversary) with fireworks
- Sunday: Grand shooting parade, 12:30 PM proclamation, 1 PM parade
- Monday: Children's parade
Admission
- Admission to the festival grounds and amusement park is generally free
- Festival tent in the evening may have an admission fee
Getting There
- By car via the A7 (Sarstedt exit)
- By train to Sarstedt, then walk or take the local bus to the festival grounds
Contact
- Tel. 05066 8102789
- schuetzenfest-sarstedt.de
A Major Event of Lower Saxony Shooting Tradition
Sarstedt, a town of around 19,000 inhabitants in the northern Hildesheim district, has been an important shooting location for generations. The annual Freischießen with its folk and shooting festival attracts visitors from the entire Hildesheim district and the Hanover region. In 2026, the festival gains additional significance: as the Kreisschützenfest, it brings together the shooting clubs of the entire Hildesheim district, and the tapping of the keg will be celebrated for the 50th time for this program point.
Four Days of Program
The festival runs from Friday to Monday. It opens on Friday with an ecumenical church service, which forms the festive prelude and acknowledges the importance of the festival for the town community. On Friday evening, the tapping of the keg follows, traditionally opening the festival tent; in 2026, this tapping will be performed for the 50th time and celebrated with special fireworks. Saturday brings the full festival program with shooting competitions, family activities, and grand dance evenings. Sunday is dedicated to the grand parade through Sarstedt, and Monday concludes the event with a children's parade and winding down.
Kreisschützenfest 2026
As the Kreisschützenfest 2026, Sarstedt opens its doors to the shooting societies of the entire Hildesheim district. Shooting companies from Hildesheim, Bad Salzdetfurth, Alfeld, Diekholzen, and many other places will travel with their flags, traditional costumes, and marching bands to participate in the grand parade. This makes the parade on Sunday one of the most impressive shooting marches in the region.
Amusement Park and Festival Tent
Parallel to the shooting program, the area is transformed into an amusement park: carousels, roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, and other rides, food stalls, lottery booths, and shooting galleries offer a classic Volksfest atmosphere. The large festival tent serves as the central venue for the dance evenings and the King's dinner.
Rooted in Sarstedt
The Schützenfest is deeply rooted in Sarstedt's club life. SV 51 Sarstedt and the Allgemeine Schützengilde (ASG) bear the main organizational burden, supported by numerous helpers from the town community. For the people of Sarstedt, the Schützenfest is the social highlight of the summer.
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