Schützenfest Ekern 2026
Tent party, darts tournament, and crowning of the king — May 29 and 30, 2026
About Schützenfest Ekern
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Shooting Tradition Returns
The Schützenfest Ekern in the Ekern district of Apen officially celebrates its comeback in 2026 after a hiatus. The local shooting club is the organizer, setting up the festival tent again together with the village community — a sign of the vitality of Ammerland club life.
2026 Edition — Friday and Saturday
The 2026 edition takes place on Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30. The kick-off on Friday evening is the tent disco with a DJ program, appealing to all age groups. On Saturday, the traditional shooting program takes center stage from the afternoon onwards — with the king's shooting, a darts tournament as a sporting highlight, and the big party for all generations in the evening.
What Schützenfest Means in Ammerland
Schützenfeste in Ammerland are much more than shooting competitions — they are village community festivals with a long tradition, club parades, king's banquets, and dance evenings. The title of king is held for a year and awarded anew at the next festival. In Ekern, tradition is contemporarily complemented by modern formats like a beer pong cup or a darts tournament.
Ekern — Small Village, Big Festival
Ekern belongs to the municipality of Apen and is located in western Ammerland. Despite its manageable size, the village organizes a festival every few years that attracts guests from far beyond the local borders. The return in 2026 is an event for the entire Apen community.
Schützenfest Ekern — edition 2026
Key Dates
- Date: May 29–30, 2026
- Location: Festival tent Ekern (municipality of Apen)
- Organizer: Schützenverein Ekern
- Character: Comeback after a long break
Programme Schützenfest Ekern 2026
2026 Program
The program follows the classic structure of an Ammerland Schützenfest, supplemented by modern formats:
- Friday, May 29: Tent disco with DJ — Party for all generations
- Saturday, May 30:
- Afternoon: Darts tournament
- King's shooting with proclamation of the new shooting king/queen
- Evening: Grand tent party
- Shooting club catering: Beer, bratwurst, hearty classics
Detailed daily schedule will be communicated by the shooting club in advance.
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Practical information — Schützenfest Ekern
Getting There
Festival tent in the Ekern district of Apen. Via the A 28 (Apen exit) and country roads. Parking on surrounding meadows.
Admission
Admission to the tent party is subject to a charge; shooting-related program points on Saturday afternoon are often freely accessible. Details on site.
Tip
Those who want the full Schützenfest experience should come on Saturday afternoon for the king's shooting and stay for the evening party.
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