Schützenfest Hammah
Traditional Volksfest of the Hammah Marksmen's Association connects the village
About Schützenfest Hammah
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Marksmen's Tradition Connects the Village
The Hammah Schützenfest is deeply rooted in village life. For generations, residents have maintained the traditional custom, which strengthens social bonds and connects generations. The Hammah Marksmen's Association is the custodian of this tradition and organizes the festival weekend with great volunteer commitment.
Three Days of Festival Weekend
The Schützenfest spans three days, from Friday to Sunday. The kickoff on Friday is the social evening in the festival tent. Saturday features the King's Shoot, the grand festival parade, and the dance evening with a live band. Sunday concludes with the morning pint ('Frühschoppen'), Family Day, and the proclamation of the new monarchs.
Festival Parade and King's Proclamation
The traditional festival parade on Saturday, accompanied by a marching band, flag bearers, and friendly marksmen's associations, winds through the decorated village. Residents place birch trees in front of their houses and adorn windows and entrances with garlands. Following the King's Shoot, the new monarchs – the Marksmen's King, Junior Marksmen's King, Ladies' Queen, and Children's Queen – are proclaimed in the festival tent.
Municipality of Oldendorf-Himmelpforten
Hammah is a member municipality of the Oldendorf-Himmelpforten municipality in the south of the Stade district. The municipality comprises several rural communities where association and marksmen's traditions are deeply ingrained. The Hammah Schützenfest is part of the region's dense network of traditional festivals and is one of the well-known events of the spring season.
Schützenfest Hammah — edition 2026
Festival Grounds in the Village Center
The club grounds in the center of Hammah will be set up as the festival site. The festival tent, shooting ranges, carousels, and food stalls will shape the festival scenery.
Main Festival Day on Saturday
Saturday brings the classic highlight with the King's Shoot, the festival parade, and the King's Ball. The proclamation of the new monarchs is the central social moment of the weekend.
Programme Schützenfest Hammah 2026
Schützenfest 2026 Program
The exact 2026 program will be published by the Hammah Marksmen's Association in spring. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Friday, May 15, 2026
- Festival opening with assembly
- First social evening in the festival tent
Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Main Festival Day
- Marksmen's breakfast
- King's Shoot / Bird Shoot
- Grand festival parade through Hammah with marching band
- Proclamation of the monarchs – Marksmen's King, Junior Marksmen's King, Ladies' Queen, and Children's Queen
- Dance evening / King's Ball in the festival tent with live band
Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Morning pint ('Frühschoppen') with a folk band
- Family Day with children's entertainment
- Collecting the monarchs and festival finale
Highlights Schützenfest Hammah 2026
- Traditional marksmen's festival in the Hammah district
- Grand festival parade through the decorated village
- King's Shoot and King's Proclamation
- Dance evening with live band in the festival tent
- Morning pint ('Frühschoppen') and Family Day on Sunday
Prices Schützenfest Hammah 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Hammah
Date
- Friday, May 15, 2026
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Main Festival Day
- Sunday, May 17, 2026 – Festival Finale
Venue
- Festival grounds / Festival tent in the Hammah district
- 21720 Oldendorf-Himmelpforten, Hammah district, Stade district
Admission
- Festival grounds and parade are publicly accessible
- Dance evening and King's Ball require admission
Getting There
- Hammah on the Hamburg – Cuxhaven railway line
- A26 Hammah junction
- Parking available at the festival grounds
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