Name: Kinderschützenfest Schützenverein Herringen-Nordherringen 1863 2026
Start: 2026-06-07T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-07T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schützenwiese an der Bocksheide

Kinderschützenfest Herringen

About Kinderschützenfest Herringen

On June 7, 2026, the Schützenverein Herringen-Nordherringen 1863 invites you to the Kinderschützenfest at Bocksheide. Meeting point 1:30 PM at Herringen Market Square, followed by a march to the Schützenwiese (marksmen's meadow) at Bocksheide, where the Children's King coronation and eagle shooting will take place from approx. 3 PM. Theme 2026: Fire Brigade.

Dates 07 Jun — 07 Jun 2026

Venue Hamm (05915)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kinderschützenfest Herringen — edition 2026

The 2026 Kinderschützenfest starts at 1:30 PM at Herringen Market Square, then marches to the Schützenwiese at Bocksheide for the coronation of the new Children's King and Queen under the motto 'Fire Brigade'. Current royal couple: Marie Steckenreuter and Ben Louis Wollinsky.

The 2026 Kinderschützenfest continues the tradition maintained since 1983. This year's theme is 'Fire Brigade' — a tribute to the calling of many children. Meeting point, festival procession, eagle shooting, coronation, and family celebration — an afternoon full of tradition.

Highlights Kinderschützenfest Herringen 2026

Theme 2026: Fire Brigade
Eagle shooting for children
March from the Market Square to Bocksheide
Coronation of the new Children's King and Queen

Programme Kinderschützenfest Herringen 2026

Sunday, June 7, 2026

1:30 PM — Assembly at Herringer Marktplatz, pick-up of the Children's King and Queen
approx. 3:00 PM — Arrival at the Schützenwiese at Bocksheide
3:00 PM — Eagle christening and eagle shooting
afterwards — Proclamation of the new Children's King and Queen, coronation, and family celebration

Prices Kinderschützenfest Herringen 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks available on site for purchase.

Practical information

Practical information — Kinderschützenfest Herringen

Getting There

By car: Via the A2 or A1 to Hamm, then direction Hamm-Herringen. Parking is available in the side streets around Herringer Marktplatz and at Bocksheide. By public transport: City bus lines of Stadtwerke Hamm to the stop Herringen / Marktplatz.

Meeting Point

Assembly at 1:30 PM at Herringer Marktplatz. Punctuality is requested — the procession starts on schedule for Bocksheide.

Tip

Bring weatherproof clothing — the festival takes place largely outdoors. Children are welcome to march in the festival procession.

Kinderschützenfest Herringen — Tradition for the Little Ones Since 1983

The Kinderschützenfest (Children's Marksmen's Festival) of the Schützenverein Herringen-Nordherringen 1863 e.V. is a lovingly staged family day that passes on marksmen's tradition in a child-friendly manner. Since 1983, a Children's King and Queen have been proclaimed every year — the focus is not on competition, but on the experience: march to Bocksheide, eagle shooting, coronation, and an afternoon-filling program in the Hammer district of Herringen.

The Program on June 7, 2026

The day begins with assembly at the Herringer Marktplatz (Herringen Market Square) at 1:30 PM. From there, the participating children, along with the reigning Children's King and Queen, and the marksmen, march towards Bocksheide — the traditional home ground of the club. Around 3 PM, the procession reaches the Schützenwiese, where the children's eagle christening and eagle shooting take place. The new Children's King and Queen will be proclaimed under this year's theme “Fire Brigade” — a motto that captures the enthusiasm of many children for the professional fire service.

The Bocksheide — Home of the Club

The Bocksheide is a traditional club grounds in the north of Hamm — marksmen's meadow, club house, and festival grounds all in one. The marksmen's club, founded in 1863 by citizens of the former parish community of Herringen, maintains a dense program of marksmen's festivals, family celebrations, and traditional events here.

The Reigning Children's King and Queen

Until the coronation of the new royal couple, Marie Steckenreuter and Ben Louis Wollinsky reign as Children's King and Queen 2025/26. They will lead the festival procession and hand over the scepter to their successors on the day of the event.

A Day for Families from the Hamm-Herringen District

The Kinderschützenfest is open to children from Herringen and Nordherringen — and an important social meeting point in the district. Parents, grandparents, and club members accompany the procession and then celebrate at the Schützenwiese with music, refreshments, and games. A low-threshold traditional event that keeps club life in North Rhine-Westphalia vibrant.