Name: Middle Franconian Cannon Shooter Conference Dietersheim 2026
Start: 2026-05-12T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-12T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Dietersheim

Cannon Shooter Conference Dietersheim

About Cannon Shooter Conference Dietersheim

The Middle Franconian Cannon Shooter Conference is the annual meeting of the cannon shooters of Middle Franconia, which will take place in Dietersheim in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim in 2026. Organized by the Middle Franconian Shooting Association (MSB), the conference cultivates the traditional custom of 'Böllerschießen' – a loud, festive gathering of shooting tradition in Middle Franconia.

Dates 12 May — 12 May 2026

Venue Dietersheim (09575)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Cannon Shooter Conference Dietersheim — edition 2026

The 21st Middle Franconian Cannon Shooter Conference will take place on May 12, 2026, in Dietersheim. Organized by the Middle Franconian Shooting Association (MSB), the meeting brings together the cannon shooters of Middle Franconia to cultivate the tradition of 'Böllerschießen'.

The 21st edition of the Middle Franconian Cannon Shooter Conference will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Dietersheim in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim. The organizer is the Middle Franconian Shooting Association (MSB). The meeting gathers the cannon shooters of the Middle Franconia administrative district to cultivate the traditional 'Böllerschießen' custom, perform joint salute shots, and facilitate exchange among shooting clubs. A detailed report on the conference will be provided via the MSB website in the download section.

Highlights Cannon Shooter Conference Dietersheim 2026

21st edition of the conference
Meeting of the Middle Franconian cannon shooters
Cultivation of the traditional 'Böllerschießen' custom
Organized by the Middle Franconian Shooting Association

Programme Cannon Shooter Conference Dietersheim 2026

Key Dates 2026

Tue, May 12, 2026
Location: Dietersheim (Dist. Neustadt a.d. Aisch-Bad Windsheim)
21st Middle Franconian Cannon Shooter Conference
Organizer: Middle Franconian Shooting Association (MSB)
Cultivation of the 'Böllerschießen' tradition, joint salute shots

Prices Cannon Shooter Conference Dietersheim 2026

Participation is for shooting clubs; the public part of the program is freely accessible.

Practical information

Practical information — Cannon Shooter Conference Dietersheim

Getting There

Dietersheim is located in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim in Middle Franconia, accessible via the A7 motorway (Neustadt an der Aisch exit) and local roads.

Participation

The conference is aimed at cannon shooters and shooting clubs; spectators are welcome at the public part of the program. Information is available from the Middle Franconian Shooting Association (bssb-msb.de).

Note

Cannon firing generates significant noise – hearing protection is recommended for spectators.

Tradition of 'Böllerschießen'

The 'Böllerschießen' (cannon firing) is a traditional custom practiced in Bavaria during festivals, processions, and special occasions. The cannon shooters fire salute shots with historical hand cannons and stationary cannons. The Middle Franconian Cannon Shooter Conference brings together the cannon shooters of the Middle Franconia administrative district once a year.

Meeting in Dietersheim

In 2026, Dietersheim, a municipality in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, will host the 21st Middle Franconian Cannon Shooter Conference. The meeting is organized by the Middle Franconian Shooting Association (MSB), the regional umbrella organization for sport shooting. The event combines the cultivation of tradition, club life, and social interaction.

Program and Character

Annual meeting of the Middle Franconian cannon shooters
Cultivation of the 'Böllerschießen' tradition
Joint salute shots and demonstrations
Organized by the Middle Franconian Shooting Association (MSB)
Encounter and exchange among shooting clubs

Shooting Tradition in Middle Franconia

The Cannon Shooter Conference is an expression of the vibrant shooting and traditional culture in Middle Franconia. It ensures the passing on of the cannon firing craft to the next generation and is an identity-forming event for the shooting clubs in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim and beyond.