Pfingstsportfest Schönow

Schönow — Schwedt district on the edge of the Uckermark

Schönow is one of the districts of the city of Schwedt/Oder, incorporated in 1974 and located about 5 km west of the city center. Schwedt itself, with around 28,000 inhabitants, is the largest city in the northern Uckermark and the cultural center of the Uckermark district — known for its PCK refinery (one of the most important refineries in East Germany) and its proximity to the Lower Oder Valley National Park. The village of Schönow has largely retained its rural structure and lives its identity through club life and village events.

Pfingstsportfest — Tradition for Decades

The Pfingstsportfest Schönow is one of the oldest Pentecost traditions in the Schwedt region and is supported by the Schönower Sportverein e.V. The concept is classic and proven: the sports ground as an open stage, participatory activities in the morning, cultural program in the afternoon, big party in the evening. In 2026, the festival will take place on Whit Sunday, May 24, starting at 11 a.m. at the Friedrich-Baumgarten sports facility.

Program 2026

The festival runs all day and is aimed at all generations:

• From 11 a.m.: Opening with music, performances, and dance.
• Children's program: Participatory circus, football tournaments, bouncy castles, activities for schoolchildren.
• 3 p.m. — Helene Fischer Tribute Show: the musical highlight of the afternoon.
• From 8 p.m. — Mega Party with DJ Basti under the open sky.
• Circus acrobatics: Participatory workshops and performances spread throughout the day.

Admission and Family Concept

Admission is deliberately kept low: €5 for adults, children and students free. This clearly positions the Pfingstsportfest as an affordable family offer — a counterpoint to commercial events. On the festival grounds, there are stalls with food and drinks from the club's own stock and from Schwedt providers.

Getting There

Schwedt can be reached via the A11 (Berlin–Szczecin), exit Pinnow, then B166 towards Schwedt. City buses run from Schwedt/Oder station (RE3 from Berlin) to Schönow. Free parking is available on the festival grounds.