Schützenfest Garrel (Jubilee Schützenfest)
Jubilee Schützenfest of the St. Johannes Schützengilde Garrel from August 22 to 24, 2026
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St. Johannes Schützengilde Garrel
The St. Johannes Schützengilde Garrel e.V. is one of the central clubs in the municipality of Garrel in the southern district of Cloppenburg. The patron saint John refers to the Catholic tradition of marksmen's guilds in the Oldenburg Münsterland region. The Schützenfest is considered the social highlight of the club's year and attracts numerous guests from the region every year. In 2026, the festival will be celebrated as a jubilee Schützenfest – an occasion for special program points and honors.
Classic Schedule of a Schützenfest
The three-day festival follows the classic schedule of North German Schützenfeste in the Oldenburg Münsterland: collection of the king on Saturday, festive parade, church service, king's dinner, proclamation and coronation of the new royal court, and evening dances in the festival tent with a live band. In addition, there will be a children's king's shooting competition, cup competitions, a morning pint (Frühschoppen), and a family day on Monday.
Garrel in Southern Cloppenburg District
Garrel is located in the southern district of Cloppenburg, about 10 kilometers west of the district town. The municipality is known for its vibrant club culture, its family festival, the Garrel Classics vintage car show, and as the venue for the Talsperrenlauf (dam run) and children's festival.
Date 2026
Schützenfest Saturday, August 22, Sunday, August 23, and Monday, August 24, 2026, at the Garrel Schützenplatz. Current information and detailed program: in-garrel.de/termine/schuetzenfest-garrel-2026 and sg-garrel.de.
Schützenfest Garrel — edition 2026
The St. Johannes Schützengilde Garrel will publish the final 2026 program in early summer on sg-garrel.de and in-garrel.de. The structure of the three-day jubilee festival will follow the proven cornerstones of previous years, supplemented by special jubilee elements.
Programme Schützenfest Garrel 2026
Program 2026 — Key Points (Jubilee Schützenfest)
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the St. Johannes Schützengilde in early summer 2026. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years, supplemented by jubilee elements:
- Saturday, August 22, 2026: Ceremonial collection of the reigning marksmen's king, march to the Schützenplatz, official opening with jubilee ceremony, king's ball with live band
- Sunday, August 23, 2026: Church service, festive parade through Garrel with marching band and club flags, morning pint (Frühschoppen), king's dinner, proclamation and coronation of the new royal court, jubilee honors, evening dance
- Monday, August 24, 2026: Family day, morning pint (Frühschoppen), children's king's shooting competition, children's program, closing evening
Accompanying Events
- Festival catering with North German specialties
- Bar with beer, schnapps, and mixed drinks
- Carousel and children's entertainment on family day
- Jubilee decorations and special honors
Highlights Schützenfest Garrel 2026
Prices Schützenfest Garrel 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Garrel
Location
Schützenplatz Garrel, Municipality of Garrel (District of Cloppenburg, Lower Saxony). 49681 Garrel.
Date 2026
Schützenfest Saturday, August 22, Sunday, August 23, and Monday, August 24, 2026.
Admission
Admission to the Schützenfest grounds is generally free. Food and drinks in the festival tent are priced according to the club's price list.
Getting There
Garrel is located in the southern district of Cloppenburg, easily accessible via the L 836 / L 832 roads. Parking is available around the Schützenplatz; public transport via regional buses.
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