Schützenfest Garstedt / Wulfsen / Schierhorn
Grand five-day Schützenfest (marksmen's festival) of the Garstedt-Wulfsen and Schierhorn associations
About Schützenfest Garstedt-Schierhorn
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Schützenfest of the Garstedt-Wulfsen and Schierhorn Associations
The joint Schützenfest of the Garstedt-Wulfsen e.V. (founded 1928) and Schierhorn e.V. marksmen's associations is one of the largest Schützenfeste in the southern Harburg district. Three marksmen's towns – Garstedt, Wulfsen, and Schierhorn – celebrate together on the Garstedt Schützenplatz (marksmen's grounds), uniting their traditions for a five-day festival.
Five Festival Days from Thursday to Monday
From 25 to 29 June 2026, the festival will span five full days. This duration is exceptional in the Harburg district and underscores the event's significance. Each day has its own programme focus – from the opening on Thursday, the Grand Zapfenstreich, the King's Shoot, and the parades, to the Frühschoppen on Monday.
King's Shoot and Parades
The King's Shoot determines the new monarchs of the three associations. Several parades wind through the marksmen's towns, accompanied by marching bands, ladies' departments, youth groups, and friendly neighbouring associations. Ceremonial highlights such as the Grand Zapfenstreich in the evening and the proclamation of the new kings are moments when the marksmen families come together in a special atmosphere.
Festival Tent and Volksfest Character
In the large festival tent, marksmen celebrate King's Balls in the evenings with live music and dancing until late. Showmen, carousels, and stalls lend the festival its classic Volksfest character. The Family Day, featuring a Children's King's Shoot, games, and a rich children's programme, puts the youngest festival-goers at the centre.
Schützenfest Garstedt-Schierhorn — edition 2026
The 2026 edition continues the long-standing tradition of the joint Schützenfest of the three towns. With five festival days, the event is one of the most extensive in the Harburg district and a highlight in the festival calendar of the Samtgemeinde Salzhausen.
Showmen, carousels, and the large festival tent give the event its special Volksfest character and make it a regular meeting point for marksmen families from Garstedt, Wulfsen, and Schierhorn.
Programme Schützenfest Garstedt-Schierhorn 2026
The exact 2026 programme will be published by the organiser in early summer. The structure follows the proven highlights of previous years:
Thursday, 25 June 2026
- Festival opening
- Welcome evening in the festival tent
Friday, 26 June 2026
- King's Shoot
- Grand Zapfenstreich in the evening
- Dance evening in the festival tent
Saturday, 27 June 2026
- Shooting competitions
- King's Ball with live band
Sunday, 28 June 2026
- Assembly and grand parade
- Family Day with Children's King's Shoot
- Concert and refreshments in the festival tent
Monday, 29 June 2026
- Frühschoppen with brass music
- Solemn proclamation
- Festival finale in the evening
Highlights Schützenfest Garstedt-Schierhorn 2026
- 5 festival days from Thursday to Monday
- 2 marksmen's associations together
- Marksmen's towns Garstedt, Wulfsen, Schierhorn
- Grand Zapfenstreich on Friday
- Several parades
- Family Day and Frühschoppen
- Free admission to the festival grounds
Prices Schützenfest Garstedt-Schierhorn 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Garstedt-Schierhorn
Venue
Schützenplatz Garstedt, 21441 Garstedt, Samtgemeinde Salzhausen, Harburg District.
Date 2026
Thursday 25 to Monday 29 June 2026 (5 festival days).
Admission
Festival grounds free admission, evening dances with a small entrance fee.
Organisers
Schützenverein Garstedt-Wulfsen e.V. (founded 1928) and Schützenverein Schierhorn e.V.
Programme Highlights
King's Shoot, Grand Zapfenstreich, several parades, King's Balls, Family Day, Frühschoppen, Proclamation.
Getting There
By car via the A39 exit Salzhausen or A1 exit Hollenstedt. Bus from Winsen or Tostedt.
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