Presseck Marksmen's and Citizens' Festival
Traditional Pentecost Marksmen's Festival in the Frankenwald since 1834
About Marksmen's Festival Presseck
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Frankenwald Pentecost Tradition since 1834
The Marksmen's and Citizens' Festival in Presseck looks back on a long tradition. The Privileged Marksmen's Society of Presseck was founded as early as 1834, and has hosted the marksmen's festival every year at Pentecost since then. Presseck is located in the Kulmbach district, in the state of Bavaria, in the picturesque Frankenwald – its location at around 600 meters altitude with a view over the low mountain range landscape gives the festival its motto "The mountain is calling".
Three Days of Festivities Around Pentecost
The festival program begins on Whit Saturday at 2 p.m. with the traditional collection of the marksmen kings from the reigning monarch and a parade to the marksmen's club house. On Whit Sunday, the grand marksmen's parade through Presseck follows at 1:30 p.m., and in the evening there is live music in the festival tent. The highlight is Whit Monday with the citizens' parade at 1:30 p.m. and the eagerly awaited proclamation of the king at 6 p.m., where the new marksmen majesties – marksmen king, marksmen queen, youth king, and marksmen's leader – are ceremonially announced.
Festival Tent and Frankenwald Culinary Delights
In the festival tent on the festival grounds, the marksmen serve beer from a regional brewery, complemented by Franconian delicacies: Bratwurst, Schäuferla, Krautsalat, and cakes from the marksmen's wives' bakery. The atmosphere is characterized by Franconian hospitality: down-to-earth, friendly, and with great participation from local clubs.
Proclamation of the King as Highlight
The proclamation of the king on Whit Monday evening is the most emotional moment of the festival. Whoever made the best shot in the preceding king's shoot will be crowned the new marksmen king or marksmen queen. This is followed by a long evening of festivities with a live band, toasting together, and speeches.
- Pentecost festival with almost 200 years of tradition
- Collection of the marksmen kings on Saturday
- Marksmen's parade on Sunday, citizens' parade on Monday
- Proclamation of the king on Whit Monday evening
- Festival tent with Franconian catering
Marksmen's Festival Presseck — edition 2026
Pentecost Marksmen's Festival 2026 in Presseck
From May 23rd to 25th, 2026, the Privileged Marksmen's Society 1834 Presseck will celebrate its Pentecost marksmen's festival. The opening is on Whit Saturday at 2 p.m. with the collection of the reigning marksmen kings and a short initial parade to the marksmen's club house. Afterwards, the festival tent opens at the marksmen's club house.
On Whit Sunday, May 24th, the traditional marksmen's parade through Presseck starts at 1:30 p.m. In the evening, a live band takes the stage in the festival tent. The highlight is Whit Monday with the citizens' parade at 1:30 p.m. and the proclamation of the king at 6 p.m., where the new marksmen majesties will be announced. The tent dismantling begins on May 26th.
Programme Marksmen's Festival Presseck 2026
Program 2026
- Sat. 05/23, 2:00 PM: Collection of marksmen kings and parade to the marksmen's club house
- Sun. 05/24, 1:30 PM: Grand marksmen's parade through Presseck
- Sun. 05/24, 8:00 PM: Live concert in the festival tent
- Mon. 05/25, 1:30 PM: Citizens' parade
- Mon. 05/25, 6:00 PM: Proclamation of the king
- Tue. 05/26: Tent dismantling
Highlights Marksmen's Festival Presseck 2026
- Proclamation of the king on Whit Monday evening
- Grand marksmen's parade with club flags
- Citizens' parade on Whit Monday
- Live concert on Whit Sunday
- Festival tent with Franconian delicacies
- Privileged Marksmen's Society since 1834
Prices Marksmen's Festival Presseck 2026
Admission
Free admission. Catering in the festival tent at Franconian festival prices (liter of beer, Bratwurst, Schäuferla, Krautsalat). No tickets needed.
Practical information — Marksmen's Festival Presseck
Getting There
Presseck is located in the Frankenwald on the B 173 / Kreisstraße KU 16, about 25 km east of Kulmbach and 30 km west of Hof. Regional buses run from Kulmbach station towards Stadtsteinach – Presseck. Parking is available in the town center and at the festival grounds.
Admission
Free admission to parades and the festival tent. Catering in the tent at Franconian prices (liter of beer, Bratwurst, Schäuferla, Krautsalat).
Best Time to Visit
Whit Monday at 1:30 p.m. for the citizens' parade and at 6 p.m. for the proclamation of the king; Whit Sunday evening for the festival evening with a live concert.
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