Schützenfest Freckenhorst

Schützenfest Freckenhorst — a pillar of Warendorf tradition

When high summer arrives in the Münsterland, Freckenhorst celebrates its Schützenfest. On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the Bürgerschützen-Verein Freckenhorst e.V. (BSV) will gather on the Stiftsmarkt and in the festival tent — continuing a tradition that is one of the twelve historical Schützenfeste in the Warendorf municipal area.

Program — the day at a glance

• 5:00 AM — Reveille by the fife and drum corps through the village
• 8:35 AM — Muster on the Stiftsmarkt with ceremonial address, honors, and homage
• 10:30 AM — Reception in the festival tent with guest clubs and dignitaries
• 10:40 AM — King's shooting for the young marksmen — the younger generation competes for the title of young marksmen king
• 5:00 PM — Crowning of the new royal couple in the festival tent
• 8:00 PM — Polonaise with grand ball — the social highlight

Bürgerschützen-Verein Freckenhorst e.V.

The BSV is a traditional club whose activities are not limited to its own Schützenfest — but also include numerous supra-regional appearances, parades, and social events throughout the year. The members preserve the marksmen's tradition, customs, and club life between the Stift (collegiate church), Stiftsmarkt, and festival tent.

The reigning royal court 2025/2026 — Majesties Michael and Frederike Gronewäller — traditionally invites you to the King's Ball in the run-up to the Schützenfest (Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8 p.m. in the hall of the Stiftshof Dühlmann).

Freckenhorst — district of Warendorf

The district of Freckenhorst (approx. 7,000 inhabitants) belongs to the town of Warendorf, the district town of the Warendorf district in the eastern Münsterland (North Rhine-Westphalia). Freckenhorst is primarily known for the Stiftskirche St. Bonifatius, an important Romanesque building from the 11th century, and for the former Imperial Abbey of Freckenhorst. The Stiftsmarkt in front of the church forms the historical center of the town.

Schützenfeste in the Warendorf municipal area

Every year, twelve historical Schützenfeste take place in the Warendorf municipal area — spread across the individual districts (city center, Freckenhorst, Hoetmar, Milte, Müssingen, Velsen, etc.). Each festival maintains its own rituals, its own royal dynasties, and its own festival concept. The Freckenhorst Schützenfest stands out due to its close connection to the Stift and the historical substance of the town.