Schützenfest Bremervörde (165th Schützenfest)
165 years of Bremervörde shooting tradition: a four-day folk festival in the Schützenpark with king's shooting, parade, and festival tent
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165 Years of Shooting Tradition
The Bremervörde Shooting Society was founded in the 19th century and will look back on 165 Schützenfeste in 2026. Such continuity is remarkable, even in the traditional state of Lower Saxony. Generations of Bremervörde residents have supported club life, shaped the festival weekend, and passed on customs to their successors. The society combines sporting discipline at the shooting range with the active preservation of customs and community.
Four-Day Festival Program
The Bremervörde Schützenfest spans four days, from Wednesday to Saturday. It includes bird shooting, king's shooting, a church service with a wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial, the grand parade through the town center, and daily events in the festival tent. Dance evenings with live music, morning pint gatherings (Frühschoppen), and a family day form the folk festival highlights.
Proclamation of the King
The highlight of the festival is the proclamation and coronation of the new majesties. Whoever hits the decisive piece in the bird or king's shooting becomes the new king or queen of the shooting society. The royal court represents the society in the following year at events, parades, and receptions.
Parade Through the Town Center
The parade through Bremervörde's town center is one of the most visible traditions of the Schützenfest. Hundreds of marksmen in uniform, marching bands, friendly clubs, equestrian units, and the royal court march through the festively decorated streets. The population lines the route, decorates houses and windows, and celebrates along.
Festival Tent and Folk Festival Atmosphere
During the four festival days, the Schützenpark Bremervörde becomes the social center of the town. The large festival tent with live music, DJ sets, catering, beer service, and a dance floor forms the focal point. A funfair, food stalls, and sweet stalls complete the folk festival atmosphere. Families, clubs, politicians, and businesses meet at the festival grounds.
165th Schützenfest Bremervörde — edition 2026
Four Days of Festivities
From Wednesday evening to Saturday evening, the shooting society offers a continuous festival program. Tradition, competition, and folk festival merge. The festival tent becomes the social center of the town.
Proclamation of the King
The highlight is the ceremonial proclamation and coronation of the new majesties in the festival tent. The royal court represents the shooting society for the next twelve months.
Programme 165th Schützenfest Bremervörde 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Opening of the festival in the Schützenpark
- Bird shooting in the afternoon
- Festival tent opening in the evening
Thursday, June 18, 2026
- King's shooting for active members
- Morning pint (Frühschoppen) in the morning
- Dance evening with live music
Friday, June 19, 2026
- King's dinner in the festival tent
- Grand parade through the town center
- Coronation and proclamation of the new majesties
- Festival ball with live music
Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Church service with wreath-laying ceremony
- Family day with program for children
- Festival finale in the festival tent
Note
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring 2026. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years.
Highlights 165th Schützenfest Bremervörde 2026
- 165th edition of one of the region's oldest Schützenfeste
- Bird shooting and king's shooting
- Grand parade through Bremervörde's town center
- Coronation and proclamation of the new majesties
- Dance evenings, morning pint gatherings, and family day
Prices 165th Schützenfest Bremervörde 2026
Practical information — 165th Schützenfest Bremervörde
Date 2026
Wednesday, June 17th to Saturday, June 20th, 2026 (third weekend in June).
Location
Schützenpark Bremervörde, 27432 Bremervörde.
Admission
Access to the festival grounds is free. Dance evenings may have an admission fee depending on the program.
Organizer
Schützengesellschaft zu Bremervörde e.V.
Getting There
Bremervörde is accessible via the B 71 and B 74 federal highways. Bremervörde train station is on the EVB-Moorexpress line. Parking is available at the Schützenpark and in the town center.
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