Schützen- und Volksfest Horsten
Three-day Schützenfest with bouncy castle and marching bands from Marx and Großheide
About Schützenfest Horsten
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Horsten Marksmen's Association (Schützenverein Horsten e.V. 1950)
The Horsten Marksmen's Association (Schützenverein Horsten e.V. 1950) was founded after the Second World War, marking 75 years of club history. Horsten is a small community in the Samtgemeinde Hollenstedt in the western district of Harburg, and the marksmen's association forms the backbone of village life. The annual Schützen- und Volksfest is the most important date in the club's calendar.
Horsten Schützenplatz as Festival Venue
The Horsten Schützenplatz is the traditional club grounds and, with its festival tent, shooting range, and outdoor areas, offers the necessary infrastructure for a three-day festival. Its family-friendly size makes the event manageable and ensures a personal atmosphere.
Volksfest Character with Children's Program
Compared to purely traditional Schützenfeste, Horsten consciously focuses on Volksfest elements that appeal to families. A bouncy castle, tin can alley, and other games attract children and young people. Thus, the festival fulfills its function as an intergenerational club festival and secures the promotion of young talent for the marksmen's community.
Catering with Pea Soup Tradition
The beer tent offers classic festival catering. Sausages, burgers, and other snacks are prepared at the barbecue stand. A special tradition is the pea soup from Sunday 12 noon – a North German specialty that is a firm part of the festival as a Sunday lunch, providing hearty, satisfying food for festival-goers.
Marching Bands from Marx and Großheide
The parade on Saturday is musically accompanied by two marching bands: the marching band from Marx in Ostfriesland and the marching band from Großheide near Norden. Both bands travel for several hours to support the Horsten festival – a sign of club solidarity across regional borders. The music gives the parade momentum and underscores its festive character.
Schützenfest Horsten — edition 2026
Three Days of Festivities with Family Program
The 2026 edition continues the proven three-day format. With its clear family focus and the marching bands from Marx and Großheide, the festival offers a unique program.
Detailed Program to Follow
The exact hourly schedule will be published by the association in early summer 2026.
Programme Schützenfest Horsten 2026
Program Structure (Based on Proven Previous Years' Cornerstones)
The exact 2026 program will be published by the association in early summer. Proven cornerstones:
Friday, June 26th — Festival Kick-off
- Assembly of marksmen's families
- Festival ceremony (Festkommers)
- Evening gun salute (Zapfenstreich)
- Evening dance in the beer tent
Saturday, June 27th — Parade and King's Ball
- Shooting competition for the king (Vogelschießen)
- Parade with marching band from Marx and marching band from Großheide
- Proclamation of the king
- King's ball
- Bouncy castle and games for children
Sunday, June 28th — Family Day
- Morning pint (Frühschoppen) in the morning
- Parade and honors
- 12 noon: Pea soup
- Family activities with tin can alley
- Festival conclusion in the afternoon
Catering over the Three Days
- Sausages and burgers at the barbecue stand
- Pea soup on Sundays from 12 noon
- Catering in the beer tent
Highlights Schützenfest Horsten 2026
- Three days of festivities in Horsten
- Shooting competition for the king and proclamation of the king
- Parade with marching bands from Marx and Großheide
- Bouncy castle and tin can alley for children
- Sausages, burgers, and pea soup
- Sunday lunch with hearty pea soup
Prices Schützenfest Horsten 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Horsten
Date 2026
- Friday, June 26th to Sunday, June 28th, 2026
- Three days of festivities
- Pea soup from Sunday 12 noon
Location
- Horsten Schützenplatz
- 21279 Horsten (Samtgemeinde Hollenstedt)
Organizer
- Schützenverein Horsten e.V. 1950
- Website: schuetzenvereinhorstenev1950.de
Getting There
- By car via the A1, Hollenstedt exit
- Parking available in Horsten
- Accessible via the bus lines of the Samtgemeinde Hollenstedt
Admission
- Free entry to the festival grounds
- Separate prices for catering in the beer tent and at the barbecue stand
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