Traditional marksmen's festival of the Elsfleth Marksmen's Association of 1864 e.V. at the Schützenhaus An der Stadthalle 3 in Elsfleth
The Elsflether Schützenverein von 1864 e.V. is one of the oldest and most traditional marksmen's associations in the Lower Saxony Wesermarsch region. With over 160 years of club history, the association is deeply rooted in the maritime town of Elsfleth and shapes social life with numerous events — the most famous being the annual summer marksmen's festival.
The venue for the festival is the club's own Schützenhaus at Stadthalle 3 in Elsfleth — a central location in the town, easily accessible for members and guests. The Schützenhaus, with its adjoining shooting range, forms the year-round club center and becomes the focal point for the festival community on the festival weekend.
The date is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the Wesermarsch Marksmen's Association's calendar. The summer date offers ideal weather for the festive procession, outdoor program, and dance evening.
The Schützenfest follows the classic tradition: muster of the marksmen at the Schützenhaus, welcome by the board, marksmen's march and festive procession through Elsfleth, King's shooting among eligible members, and the ceremonial proclamation of the new Marksmen's King.
Following the proclamation, the association invites guests to the King's Dinner. Speeches, honors for long-standing members, and the handover of the King's title mark the ceremonial act. The dance evening with a live band provides the evening's conclusion.
Friendly marksmen's associations from the Wesermarsch region, representatives of the town of Elsfleth, and active club members come together for the Schützenfest. Free admission to the festival events.
With the Schützenfest 2026, the ESV 1864 continues its over 160-year tradition. The board and the festival committee are planning the program in detail; exact times will be communicated by the association in early summer.
The Schützenhaus An der Stadthalle 3 is the central festival location, the march and procession use the adjacent streets in the town center of Elsfleth.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the Elsfleth Marksmen's Association in early summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
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