Schützenfest St. Hubertus Andervenne
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Schützenfest St. Hubertus Andervenne

Schützenfest of SV St. Hubertus Andervenne — on Ascension Day weekend

Andervenne — Landkreis Emsland (03454)
Dates 14 May — 15 May 2026
Venue Andervenne (03454)
Prices Free
Status

About Schützenfest Andervenne

The Schützenverein St. Hubertus Andervenne invites you to the annual Schützenfest in Andervenne, Samtgemeinde Freren, on May 14th and 15th, 2026 — traditionally on the Ascension Day weekend. Over two days of festivities, the club celebrates Emsland shooting tradition with a bird shoot, proclamation of the king, a parade, a festive church service, and a dance evening. The current reigning king and queen, Klaus and Irmi Gerdes, will pass on their title to the new dignitaries. Andervenne — a small municipality in the Samtgemeinde Freren — maintains a vibrant village culture with its Schützenverein, which shapes social life.

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SV St. Hubertus Andervenne

The Schützenverein St. Hubertus Andervenne is one of the shooting clubs in the Samtgemeinde Freren. It bears the name of Saint Hubertus, one of the most popular patron saints of hunters and marksmen — devotion to St. Hubertus is a fundamental part of shooting traditions in the predominantly Catholic southern Emsland.

Ascension Day Weekend

The festival traditionally takes place on the Ascension Day weekend — in 2026, this means Thursday, May 14th, and Friday, May 15th. With the public holiday on Thursday, the extended weekend provides a good framework for a two-day Schützenfest that concentrates the most important program points.

Current King and Queen Klaus and Irmi Gerdes

The current reigning king and queen — Klaus and Irmi Gerdes — represent the club throughout the current club year and will pass on their title to the new king and queen at the 2026 shoot. This handover is a central emotional moment of the Schützenfest and is followed by the entire village community.

Classic Festival Schedule

  • Thursday 14.05. (Ascension Day): Festival kickoff with collecting the king, march to the festival grounds, opening evening
  • Friday 15.05.: Festive church service, bird shoot, king's dinner, parade, proclamation of the king, dance evening

Andervenne Village Community

Andervenne is a small, rural municipality where village life is still very much present. The Schützenverein is one of the central pillars of this village life, and the Schützenfest is one of the most important social events of the year.

Schützenfest Andervenne — edition 2026

The 2026 Schützenfest of SV St. Hubertus Andervenne takes place on May 14th and 15th at the Andervenne festival grounds. The reigning king and queen, Klaus and Irmi Gerdes, will pass on their title to the new dignitaries. Program: collecting the king, festive church service, bird shoot, parade, proclamation of the king, and dance evening. The detailed program will be communicated by the club in advance.

The 2026 edition continues the Andervenne shooting tradition. With the Ascension Day weekend as a fixed date, the festival offers a concentrated experience.

Programme Schützenfest Andervenne 2026

Classic Schützenfest Structure

The exact program for 2026 will be published by the club in advance. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:

  • Thursday 14.5. (Public Holiday): Collecting the king from the royal couple Klaus and Irmi Gerdes, march to the festival grounds, opening evening with dancing
  • Friday 15.5.: Festive church service, bird shoot, king's dinner, parade through Andervenne, proclamation of the king, dance evening

Accompanying Events

  • Festival catering with regional dishes
  • Children's king shoot
  • Brass band and club flags

Highlights Schützenfest Andervenne 2026

Bird shoot, proclamation of the king, and handover of the title from King and Queen Klaus and Irmi Gerdes to their successors — Ascension Day Schützenfest in the Samtgemeinde Freren.

Prices Schützenfest Andervenne 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is usually free.

Practical information — Schützenfest Andervenne

Location

Festival grounds Andervenne (Samtgemeinde Freren).

Date 2026

Thursday, May 14 — Friday, May 15, 2026 (Ascension Day).

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is usually free.

Organizer

Schützenverein St. Hubertus Andervenne.

Getting there

Andervenne is located in the southern Emsland; accessible by car.

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