Schützenfest Concordia Horstmar
Three days of Münsterland-style Schützenfest with beer tasting, children's Schützenfest, and king's shooting
2026
About Schützenfest Concordia
Schützenfest Concordia — edition 2026
The Schützenfest Concordia Horstmar 2026 continues the tradition since 1848. Embedded in a longer festival week with Children's Schützenfest and beer tasting, with highlights on Sunday (king's shooting) and Monday (parade). Classic Münsterland customs in the Steinfurt district.
Highlights Schützenfest Concordia 2026
- Association founded in 1848
- King's shooting on Sunday
- Parade through the town center on Monday
- Beer tasting as an informal start
- Preceding Children's Schützenfest
Programme Schützenfest Concordia 2026
Festival Week 2026
- Sunday, June 28 — Children's Schützenfest with Children's King's Shooting
- Friday, July 3 — Beer tasting at the festival grounds
- Saturday, July 4 — Assembly, festival opening at the tent, concert in the evening
- Sunday, July 5 — Marksmen's mass, king's shooting, coronation ball
- Monday, July 6 — Family day with parade through the town center, closing evening at the festival tent
Detailed times available from the Concordia association at concordia-horstmar.de.
Prices Schützenfest Concordia 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks in the festival tent are subject to charge.
Practical information — Schützenfest Concordia
Getting There
By car: A31 exit Ochtrup or Schöppingen, then L573 / L580 to Horstmar. Parking available at the festival grounds and on the town center streets. By public transport: Bus line from Münster or Steinfurt-Burgsteinfurt.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks in the festival tent are subject to charge.
Tip
The parade on Monday (classic highlight) typically takes place in the afternoon through the town center — best views along the main street.
Schützenfest Concordia Horstmar — Customs since 1848
The Concordia Horstmar 1848 e.V. association is one of the most traditional clubs in the small Münsterland town of Horstmar. Its Schützenfest is the annual highlight of the club calendar and one of the most important dates in the social life of the town — from July 4th to 6th, 2026, three days of parades, king's shooting, and music will transform the Schützenplatz (shooting grounds) and Horstmar's town center into a Münsterland customs backdrop.
The Festival Week Calendar
The Schützenfest is embedded in a longer festival week structure, typical for Münsterland shooting clubs:
- Sunday, June 28, 2026 — Children's Schützenfest (Children's King's Shooting)
- Friday, July 3, 2026 — Beer tasting at the festival grounds (informal start for the marksmen)
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Festival start: Assembly, opening at the festival tent, concert in the evening
- Sunday, July 5, 2026 — Marksmen's mass, king's shooting, coronation ball in the evening
- Monday, July 6, 2026 — Family day with parade, concluding program in the festival tent
King's Shooting and Parade
The king's shooting on Sunday morning is the sporting highlight — the winner is proclaimed the new Schützenkönig (Shooting King) of Concordia Horstmar and represents the club for one year. The parade on Monday winds through Horstmar's town center — with brass bands, the king and queen, their court, and all members in shooting uniforms.
Customs in the Münsterland
Horstmar is located in the west of the Steinfurt district in Münsterland — a small town with just under 7,000 inhabitants, characterized by agriculture, medium-sized businesses, and a strong club landscape. The shooting tradition is firmly anchored here — as everywhere in Münsterland: almost every village has its own brotherhood or association, and the annual Schützenfest is the highlight of the social calendar. Concordia Horstmar 1848 joins this tradition as one of the older associations.
Anniversary 400 Years Leer 2026
The club calendar also highlights the anniversary “400 Years Leer Village” on June 14, 2026 — a nearby local anniversary that Concordia Horstmar celebrates as a neighboring club. Visitors to the Schützenfest can combine it with other traditional events in the same region.
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