Königsschießen with Proclamation Duingen
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Königsschießen with Proclamation Duingen

Annual highlight of the Duingen 1954 Rifle Association with the crowning of the new shooting royalty

Duingen — Landkreis Hildesheim (03254) Since 1954
Dates 02 Sep — 02 Sep 2026
Venue Duingen (03254)
Prices Free
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About Königsschießen Duingen

The Königsschießen with Proclamation of the Duingen 1954 Rifle Association is the celebrated annual highlight in the club life of the pottery town of Duingen in September. Within one evening, it is decided who the new shooting royalty of the club will be. Members, their families, and guests meet at the Schützenhaus (rifle club house) to follow the competition, subsequently proclaim the winners, and introduce them to their office with chains, insignia, and speeches. It is an evening where Lower Saxon shooting traditions come alive and which concludes the entire club year in a festive manner.

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From Competition to Coronation

The Königsschießen is about the symbolically most important award of the shooting year: the royal title. In Duingen, the marksmen and markswomen meet in the evening at the Schützenhaus. In the sporting part, the decisive shot determines who will be the queen or king in the new club year.

Festive Proclamation

Following the competition, the festive proclamation takes place: the new dignitaries are presented by the board, adorned with chains and insignia, and introduced to their office to the applause of the audience. The ceremony is often accompanied by musical contributions and speeches. Afterwards, the club and the new king invite guests for a social gathering.

Duingen, Shooting Tradition, and Pottery Town

Duingen is known far beyond its pottery production in the Leinebergland. The 1954 Rifle Association cultivates shooting traditions as an important part of the village festival culture. The Königsschießen is the event where this becomes most visible.

Königsschießen Duingen — edition 2026

On September 2, 2026, from 6 PM to 8 PM, the Duingen 1954 Rifle Association will meet for the Königsschießen with subsequent proclamation at the Schützenhaus. In a sporting atmosphere, the decisive shot will be taken, after which the new shooting royalty will be presented in a festive setting. An event that is both a club highlight and a celebration of traditional customs, providing a worthy conclusion to the great August week.

An Evening for Customs and Community

Within two hours, tension and festivity condense: first, it's about the decisive shot, then about the crowning of the new shooting royalty.

Program Structure 2026

The detailed program for 2026 will be announced by the club. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years: opening at 6 PM, Königsschießen, evaluation, proclamation of the new royalty with handover of insignia, followed by a social gathering.

Programme Königsschießen Duingen 2026

Provisional Schedule

  • 6:00 PM: Opening of the Königsschießen.
  • Approx. 6:30 PM: Competition shots by candidates.
  • Approx. 7:30 PM: Evaluation and preparation for proclamation.
  • 8:00 PM: Proclamation of the new royalty, handover of insignia.
  • Following: Social gathering at the Schützenhaus.

Highlights Königsschießen Duingen 2026

  • Crowning of the new shooting royalty
  • Festive proclamation with handover of insignia
  • Annual highlight of the Duingen 1954 Rifle Association
  • Social gathering at the Schützenhaus

Prices Königsschießen Duingen 2026

Free admission for spectators.

Practical information — Königsschießen Duingen

Date 2026

The Königsschießen with Proclamation will take place on September 2, 2026, from 6 PM to 8 PM.

Location

Schützenhaus of the Duingen 1954 Rifle Association e.V., Duingen (31089).

Admission

Admission is free for spectators. Participation in the competition according to club rules.

Getting There

Duingen can be reached via the B240 and L484. Parking available at the Schützenhaus.

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