165th Schützen- und Volksfest Schladen

165 Years of Schützenverein Schladen

The Schützenverein Schladen von 1861 is one of the oldest marksmen's clubs in the Wolfenbüttel district. For over a century and a half, the club has organized the annual Schützen- und Volksfest, which is not only a club event but also a central social occasion for the people of Schladen. In 2026, the 165th edition will be celebrated – a non-round, but proud anniversary that underscores the constancy of Schladen's marksmen's tradition.

The Weekend's Schedule

The Schützenfest begins on Friday or Saturday with the king's shooting, where the new monarchs are chosen. Saturday evening is traditionally marked by the dance evening in the festival tent; on Sunday morning, the fanfare awakens the marksmen, after which the grand festive parade through Schladen forms. The marksmen's breakfast takes place at midday, with advance tickets already in high demand. The proclamation of the new monarchs is the emotional highlight of Sunday.

Embedded in the Schladen-Werla Festival Year

The Schladen Schützenfest plays a key role in the festival calendar of the municipality of Schladen-Werla. It follows the Hornburg Schützenfest in timing and complements the program with an event in the southern part of the municipality. For many residents of Schladen, it is the festival of the year – with a guarantee of reunions, intergenerational encounters, and occasionally one or two late departures home.

The Significance of Advance Sale Tickets

The fact that the breakfast tickets for 2026 are already in circulation shows that the festival is firmly anchored in the local routine. Families plan their Sunday around the marksmen's breakfast, and many tickets go to regular guests who have occupied the same seats in the tent for years. This commitment is one of the most beautiful features of a vibrant marksmen's club life.