Schützenfest Bösel (Main Festival)
Main festival of the Bösel Civil Marksmen's Association (BSV) in mid-July 2026 — three days of celebration in the town centre
About Schützenfest Bösel
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Marksmen's Traditions in the Municipality of Bösel
The Bösel Civil Marksmen's Association (BSV Bösel) is one of the central associations in the municipality of Bösel, located in the north of the Cloppenburg district. The BSV's main festival is considered the social highlight of the association's year and attracts numerous guests from the region every year. Schützenfeste are deeply rooted in the Oldenburg Münsterland region – they combine tradition, religious customs, club life, and a sense of village community into a multi-day folk festival (Volksfest).
From the King's Shoot to the Parade
The festival follows the classic sequence of North German Schützenfeste: King's Shoot before the actual festival, collection of the King, festive church service, parade with a marching band and club banners through the town centre, King's dinner, proclamation and crowning of the new royal court, and dance evenings in the festival tent. In addition, there is a Children's King's Shoot, cup competitions, and the traditional Frühschoppen (morning pint).
Marksmen's Queen 2025: Alexandra Jöring
In 2025, Alexandra Jöring was crowned the new Marksmen's Queen – a highlight in the recent history of the association. She will lead the royal court until the proclamation of the new royal couple in 2026.
Date 2026
The King's Shoot will take place on Sunday, July 5th, 2026. The actual Schützenfest follows from Saturday, July 18th, to Monday, July 20th, 2026, at the Bösel Schützenplatz. Current information and the detailed program can be found at bsv-boesel.de.
Schützenfest Bösel — edition 2026
The BSV Bösel will publish the final 2026 program in late spring and early summer on bsv-boesel.de. The structure of the three-day festival will follow the proven key points of previous years.
Programme Schützenfest Bösel 2026
2026 Program — Key Points
The exact 2026 program will be published by the Bösel Civil Marksmen's Association in early summer 2026. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Sunday, July 5th, 2026: King's Shoot at the Bösel Schützenplatz — determination of the new Marksmen's King / Queen
- Saturday, July 18th, 2026: Collection of the King, march to the Schützenplatz, opening of the festival tent, King's Ball with live band
- Sunday, July 19th, 2026: Festive church service, parade through Bösel with marching band and club banners, Frühschoppen, King's dinner, proclamation and crowning of the new royal court, dance evening
- Monday, July 20th, 2026: Family Day, Frühschoppen, Children's King's Shoot, children's program, awards ceremony, closing evening
Accompanying Events
- Festival catering with North German specialties (bratwurst, fries, fish sandwiches)
- Bar with beer, schnapps, and mixed drinks
- Carousel and children's entertainment on Family Day
Highlights Schützenfest Bösel 2026
Prices Schützenfest Bösel 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Bösel
Location
Schützenplatz Bösel, Municipality of Bösel (Cloppenburg District, Lower Saxony). 26219 Bösel.
Date 2026
King's Shoot Sunday, July 5th, 2026. Schützenfest Saturday, July 18th, Sunday, July 19th, and Monday, July 20th, 2026.
Admission
Admission to the Schützenfest grounds is generally free. Food and drinks in the festival tent are priced according to the association's list.
Getting There
Bösel is located in the north of the Cloppenburg district, easily accessible via the L 836 (Cloppenburg – Friesoythe). Parking is available around the Schützenplatz; public transport via regional buses.
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