Schützenfest Belm-Powe 2026

Pentecost Schützenfest in Belm-Powe

The Schützenfest of the Schützengemeinschaft Belm-Powe takes place annually on Pentecost — in 2026 from Saturday, May 23rd, to Whit Monday, May 25th. This makes it one of the many Lower Saxony Schützenfeste that traditionally use the Pentecost weekend for their main festival.

Schützenplatz in the Powe District

The venue is the Schützenplatz in the Powe district of the municipality of Belm — a municipality in the northern Osnabrück region with about 14,000 inhabitants. Powe is one of the Belm districts with an active marksmen's association.

Classic Schützenfest Program

As is customary for Schützenfeste in the Osnabrück region, the festival includes a clear traditional program: bird shooting, election of the king, proclamation of the new king and queen, parade through the district, king's dinner, dance evening with live band, morning pint, and family day. The Schützen catering provides for the guests over all three days.

Pentecost as a Highlight

Pentecost is a classic date for Schützenfeste in the Lower Saxony tradition calendar: The extended weekend with the public holiday on Monday offers space for an extensive program, and the Pentecost weather is usually mild and inviting. This makes the Schützenfest in Belm-Powe the annually anticipated Pentecost occasion for many citizens of the district.

Belm — Municipality in the Northern Osnabrück Region

The municipality of Belm is located northeast of Osnabrück and is one of the larger municipalities in the district. With an active club life and several districts with their own Schützenfeste — such as the Schützenfest Holsten-Mündrup — Belm offers a vibrant tradition calendar.