Traditional Schützenfest with trophy shooting on June 13, 2026
In the Groß Bülten district of the Ilsede municipality, the Schützenverein Groß Bülten von 1961 e.V. and the Volksfestgemeinschaft Groß Bülten e.V., founded in 1969, work closely together to jointly host the annual Schützenfest and folk festival. This form of cooperation is typical for many places in the Peine district and ensures tradition across generations.
The trophy shooting on June 13, 2026, marks the sporting start of the shooting season in Groß Bülten. Club members, fellow shooters from neighboring villages, and guests compete against each other at the shooting range. The competitions are an important part of club life and also preparation for the big king's shooting.
During the main festival weekend, the festival parade, king's shooting, coronation of the new majesties, and shooting ball take place. The festival parade winds through the village of Groß Bülten, accompanied by music clubs and fellow shooting clubs. The subsequent king's shooting determines the new majesties, who are solemnly proclaimed and crowned in the festival tent.
The festival tent at the Schützenplatz (shooting grounds) is the social center during all festival days. Catering managed by the clubs, live music, and dance events shape the proceedings. The shooting ball on Saturday evening is the social highlight of the weekend.
The Schützenfest is an identity-forming event for the residents of the Groß Bülten district. It provides an occasion for family reunions, gatherings of friends, and for welcoming former members who return to their hometown for the festival. This social function is at least as important as the sporting aspect of shooting.
The trophy shooting on June 13 is more than just an internal competition. It brings together friendly clubs from the Peine district in Groß Bülten and provides an occasion for socializing in the festival tent.
While the sporting competitions take place at the shooting range, preparations for the big Schützenfest with festival parade, king's shooting, and shooting ball begin concurrently. The exact date will be published by the club in due course.
The detailed program for the 2026 Schützenfest will be published by the Schützenverein Groß Bülten in spring and early summer 2026. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years with a festival parade, king's shooting, coronation, shooting ball, morning pint, and children's afternoon.
Trophy shooting: Saturday, June 13, 2026. Main festival: Date to be published by the Schützenverein in spring 2026.
Schützenplatz Groß Bülten, district of the Ilsede municipality.
Access to the festival grounds is free. Shooting ball may have an admission fee.
Groß Bülten is located in the south of the Ilsede municipality, easily accessible via the K 17.
Schützenverein Groß Bülten von 1961 e.V. and Volksfestgemeinschaft Groß Bülten e.V.
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