Three-day village shooting festival in Groß Sisbeck (municipality of Velpke) with king's shooting, parade, and festival tent
Groß Sisbeck is a district of the municipality of Velpke in the northeastern Helmstedt district. The rural community thrives on its intact club life and close-knit village community. The Schützenfest has been the outstanding event of the club year here for generations.
The Groß Sisbeck marksmen's association is the organizer of the Schützenfest and a pillar of village life. Men and women of all generations are involved in the association. The annual organization of the Schützenfest is supported by volunteers and is the association's biggest achievement of the year.
The highlight of every Schützenfest is the king's shooting. The best shot crowns the new shooting king, who, along with his court, leads the club's social life for a year. The festive king's proclamation is one of the emotional highlights of the festival weekend.
The traditional parade leads through the streets of Groß Sisbeck. Marksmen in uniform, marching bands, music groups, friendly clubs, and the fire department march through the decorated village with music. Residents decorate houses and front gardens.
The evening dance and program events take place in the festival tent. With a live band or DJ, the king's dance, and catering, the social gathering becomes a highlight. The festival tent is a meeting point for young and old.
Sunday morning features a morning pint (Frühschoppen) with brass music. Sunday afternoon is family-oriented: children's shooting, bouncy castle, games, and catering. The Schützenfest ends in the late afternoon with a social closing.
The detailed program for 2026, including band lineups, times, and parade route, will be published by the Groß Sisbeck marksmen's association shortly before the festival date. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of similar Schützenfeste in the municipality of Velpke:
Bird shooting in the run-up, king's dinner for the royal court and board, parade on the weekend, evening king's ball with live band, Sunday morning pint with brass music, family day with children's shooting.
Festival grounds Groß Sisbeck, district of the municipality of Velpke, 38458 Velpke.
Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23, 2026 (3 festival days).
Festival grounds free. Dance events in the festival tent partly subject to a charge.
Groß Sisbeck Marksmen's Association.
Car via A2, exit Wolfsburg/Königslutter. Parking available at the festival grounds.
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