Schützenfest BSV 1882 Osterfeld

Bürger-Schützen-Verein since 1882

The Bürger-Schützen-Verein 1882 Osterfeld e.V. is one of the oldest sports associations in Oberhausen. Founded in 1882, the club currently has around 150 members, about 30 of whom are young people. The club cultivates several shooting sports disciplines (air rifle, air pistol, large caliber, blowpipe, light shooting for children under 12 with SAM system) and is part of the Westphalian Marksmen's Associations. Its annual marksmen's festival on the club's own shooting range is a fixed date in the Oberhausen district of Osterfeld.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 – the Marksmen's and Folk Festival

The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM on the club grounds at Hochstraße 55 in Oberhausen-Osterfeld. The day traditionally begins with the assembly of the marksmen and a brief welcome, followed by the reception of guests – including representatives of friendly associations from the surrounding area and the city of Oberhausen. Afterwards, a festive parade, the king's shooting competition, and a dance evening with live music in the festival tent are on the program.

What characterizes a Westphalian Marksmen's Festival

A marksmen's festival in Westphalia follows a set procedure: assembly of the uniformed marksmen, welcome of the reigning queen or king, reception of the clergy (traditionally with a word service for brotherhoods), festive parade through the district with a music band, king's shooting competition (the traditional highlight), and dance evening with the crowning of the new monarch. The BSV 1882 Osterfeld proudly upholds this tradition and is a member of the Federation of Historical German Marksmen's Associations.

More than Shooting Sports – Club Life in the District

„Besides shooting sports, we also cultivate marksmen's tradition and host a marksmen's festival on our shooting range every year“ – according to the club itself on its website. Throughout the year, the club also organizes summer festivals, October celebrations, and Advent events. The marksmen's festival is the highlight, where non-uniformed guests can also participate and immerse themselves in the social life of the district for a day.

Osterfeld – District in the North of Oberhausen

Osterfeld is located in the north of Oberhausen, nestled between Bottrop, the Centro area, and the Sterkrader Wald forest. The district has an independent identity and a vibrant club structure with several marksmen's, carnival, and sports clubs. The BSV 1882 Osterfeld is one of the oldest bearers of this tradition. Oberhausen itself belongs to the administrative district of Düsseldorf in North Rhine-Westphalia.