Schützenfest Hagen-Mahnburg

Hagen-Mahnburg – Village Community in the Wittingen Area

Hagen-Mahnburg is a twin village with fewer than 500 inhabitants, which has belonged to the town of Wittingen since its incorporation. Despite its small size, the village has a vibrant club life, supported by the Marksmen's Association, the fire brigade, and other local groups. The annual Schützenfest is the highlight of the village year and brings the entire community together.

Marksmen's Association of 1951

The Hagen-Mahnburg Marksmen's Association was founded in 1951 during the reconstruction phase after World War II. In its over 75 years of existence, it has become firmly integrated into the village community. Members of various generations maintain the sport of shooting, foster community life, and, above all, preserve the tradition of the annual Schützenfest.

2025/2026 Marksmen's Queen: Myriam Jordan

The reigning 2025/2026 Marksmen's Queen is Myriam Jordan. She follows in the tradition of Hagen-Mahnburg's royalty and will hold the representative role until the 2026 shoot. At the proclamation ceremony during the festival weekend, she will hand over the crown to her successor.

Three Days of Festival Program

The three-day format concentrates the festival from Friday to Sunday: Opening on Friday evening, the King's Shoot and King's Ball on Saturday, and the parade and family day on Sunday. This compact structure suits the size of the village and ensures an intense, communal festival atmosphere.

Participation of Friendly Associations

Friendly marksmen's associations from neighboring villages – including the second company of the Wittingen Marksmen's Society – will be represented in the parade. These processions demonstrate the camaraderie among marksmen beyond the village borders and contribute to the festive atmosphere.