Schützen- und Volksfest Wieda
Traditional marksmen's and folk festival of the Wieda Marksmen's Society at the Schützenhaus am Kreuztal
About Schützenfest Wieda
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Marksmen Tradition at Kreuztal
The Schützen- und Volksfest Wieda is one of the most traditional marksmen's festivals in southern Lower Saxony. The organizer is the Wieda Marksmen's Society, which annually invites to the bird shooting and the proclamation of the king around midsummer. The venue is the Schützenhaus Am Kreuztal in the Wieda district of the municipality of Walkenried.
Bird Shooting and King's Celebration
The centerpiece of the marksmen's festival is the traditional bird shooting, where the new titles of Marksmen King, Youth King, and Ladies' Queen are determined. The competition at the shooting range is accompanied by a club members' celebration and the proclamation of the king, during which the new majesties are solemnly crowned.
Parade and Dance Evenings
The social highlight includes the parade through Wieda and the dance evenings in the festival hall. The parade brings together the marksmen's companies in uniform, brass bands, friendly clubs, and citizen groups. The dance evenings are accompanied by changing live bands or dance orchestras and continue late into the night.
Family Day and Frühschoppen
The family day is aimed particularly at children and families from Wieda and the surrounding area: children's shooting with light rifles, face painting stations, games, and child-friendly catering options complement the classic marksmen's festival format. The event usually concludes with the Frühschoppen with brass music, regional cuisine, and a convivial end to the festival days.
Schützenfest Wieda — edition 2026
Marksmen's Festival Weekend 2026
The 2026 edition follows the proven three-day structure of the Schützen- und Volksfest Wieda. Bird shooting, king's proclamation, and the parade form the tradition-oriented core elements, complemented by dance evenings, a family day, and Frühschoppen.
Programme Schützenfest Wieda 2026
Program Structure
The exact program for 2026 will be announced by the Wieda Marksmen's Society in advance. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Friday, 03.07.2026 – Festival Opening – Welcome in the festival hall, assembly of the companies, evening dance with live band
- Saturday, 04.07.2026 – Bird Shooting and Parade – Morning bird shooting, afternoon parade through Wieda with companies and brass bands, evening king's proclamation and Grand Dance Evening
- Sunday, 05.07.2026 – Family Day and Frühschoppen – Morning Frühschoppen with brass music, afternoon Family Day with children's shooting and interactive stations, afternoon awards and festival conclusion
Highlights Schützenfest Wieda 2026
- Bird shooting and king's proclamation
- Parade of the marksmen's companies through Wieda
- Grand Dance Evening on Saturday
- Family Day with children's shooting and interactive stations
- Frühschoppen with brass music on Sunday
Prices Schützenfest Wieda 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Wieda
Getting There
Schützenhaus Wieda, Am Kreuztal, 37445 Walkenried OT Wieda. Arrive via the B243 and the L601 to Wieda. Parking available at the Schützenhaus.
Tickets
Admission to the festival grounds is generally free. Dance evenings may have a moderate entrance fee. Food and drinks at the club stands benefit the marksmen's fund.
On Site
Events at the Schützenhaus and in the immediate vicinity. Shooting range, festival hall, outdoor area with food stands. Toilets at the Schützenhaus.
Accommodation
Guesthouses and holiday apartments in Wieda, Zorge, Walkenried, and in the southern Harz region (Bad Sachsa, Hohegeiß).
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