Historical Freischießen Wennigsen
Every three years – magnificent parades with horses, carriages, and historical costumes, supported by around 150 members in Garden and Landsturm format
About Freischießen Wennigsen
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A Tradition of Rarity
While most Schützenfeste (marksmen's festivals) and traditional festivals take place annually, the Historical Freischießen Wennigsen has maintained a special rhythm: it is held only every three years. This rarity enhances the celebratory character and allows for particularly elaborate preparation. 2026 is a festival year.
The Format
Unlike the classic Schützenfest with bird shooting and king's dinner, the Freischießen Wennigsen focuses on a historically staged festival form:
- Garden groups – several subgroups in historical uniforms with their own flags, drums, and musical accompaniment
- Landsturm detachment – recreated as a historical folk militia, complements the scene
- Horses and carriages – riders and teams parade through the town streets
- Historical costumes – carefully crafted uniforms and traditional attire
Preparations 2026
In the run-up to the festival, several internal association dates will take place:
- Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 – Losmachen (festive kickoff of the preparation phase)
- Thursday, June 4th, 2026 – Uniform distribution
- Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 – Officers' meeting
- Saturday, June 13th, 2026 – Horse music
Festival Days June 20–23, 2026
The actual festival weekend extends from Saturday, June 20th, to Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026. Over the several days, there will be parades, social events, a festival tent program, and the Freischießen itself.
Organizers
Behind the festival is an association with around 150 active members who maintain the tradition with great voluntary commitment. Current information at historisches-freischiessen.de.
Freischießen Wennigsen — edition 2026
Wennigsen 2026 – The Freischießen Year
2026 is one of the rare festival years for the Freischießen. The association has been preparing the event for months. Detailed program and time schedules will be published on historisches-freischiessen.de.
Programme Freischießen Wennigsen 2026
Pre-Festival Program
- Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 – Losmachen (kickoff event)
- Thursday, June 4th, 2026 – Uniform distribution
- Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 – Officers' meeting
- Saturday, June 13th, 2026 – Horse music
Festival Days June 20–23, 2026
- Saturday, June 20 – Opening, first festival parade
- Sunday, June 21 – Grand festival parade with horses, carriages, Gardens, and Landsturm; Freischießen
- Monday, June 22 – Association evening, dance evening
- Tuesday, June 23 – Closing parade and conclusion
Exact schedules for 2026 will be published by the organizer.
Highlights Freischießen Wennigsen 2026
- Only every 3 years – 2026 is a festival year
- ~150 active members in Garden and Landsturm groups
- Magnificent parades with horses, carriages, and historical costumes
- Elaborate preparations (Losmachen, uniform distribution, horse music)
- Festival days June 20–23, 2026
Prices Freischießen Wennigsen 2026
Practical information — Freischießen Wennigsen
Date 2026
Saturday, June 20th to Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026. In advance: Losmachen on May 3rd, uniform distribution on June 4th, officers' meeting on June 10th, horse music on June 13th, 2026.
Location
Wennigsen (Deister), 30974 Wennigsen (Deister), Hannover Region.
Getting There
- S-Bahn (suburban train): S 5 Hannover – Wennigsen (Deister)
- Car: via the B 217, parking available on the outskirts of town
Admission
Parades are publicly accessible; individual events in the festival tent may require a ticket.
Notes
Due to the horses and carriages, early arrival is recommended. Current information at historisches-freischiessen.de.
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