Schützenfest Hagen am Teutoburger Wald 2026

St. Sebastian Marksmen's Guild

The St. Sebastian Marksmen's Guild Hagen is the custodian of tradition in the municipality of Hagen am Teutoburger Wald. St. Sebastian is the patron saint, traditionally honored by many marksmen's guilds that foster a special blend of religious club character and social celebration.

Three Days on the Second Weekend of August

The 2026 Schützenfest runs from Saturday, August 8th, to Monday, August 10th. The venue is the Schützenplatz (marksmen's grounds) in the nature park community on the southwestern edge of the Teutoburg Forest.

Extended Festive Calendar

A special feature is the extension of the festive calendar beyond the main festival period:

• The Garland Binding on August 20th at 3 PM — the communal preparation activity
• The Award Ceremony on August 28th at 7:30 PM — the ceremonial conclusion honoring shooting achievements

This means the Schützenfest events span three weekends in August.

Classic Schützenfest Program

As is customary for guild festivals in the Teutoburg Forest, the main festival includes a clear traditional program: bird shooting, king's competition, proclamation of the new king and queen, festive parade through the community, king's dinner, dance evening with live band, morning pint, and family day.

Hagen am Teutoburger Wald — Nature Park Community

Hagen is located on the southwestern edge of the Teutoburg Forest, within the TERRA.vita Nature Park. Hiking, mountain biking, and culture define its tourist profile. The Schützenfest is the social highlight of high summer for the citizens and clubs.