Schützenfest Hassel/Eldingen 2026
Schützenfest in the Eldingen district of Hassel — May 1st to 3rd, 2026
About Schützenfest Hassel
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Hassel — District of the Municipality of Eldingen
Hassel is one of the districts of the municipality of Eldingen (Samtgemeinde Lachendorf), east of Celle. Like many heath villages in the Celle district, social life in Hassel is largely supported by the Schützenverein — a club that shapes the village community over generations and organizes the annual Schützenfest as its most important club event.
Schützenfest on the May 1st Weekend
With the date from May 1st to 3rd, 2026, Hassel utilizes the May Day holiday weekend — a traditional start to the Schützenfest season in the Celle district. Three days of festivities in a region where almost every weekend from May to September sees a Schützenverein celebrating. The Celle District Marksmen's Association coordinates the dates so that neighboring clubs can visit each other.
Tradition Over Three Days
The program follows the proven three-day structure of Lower Saxony's heath Schützenfeste: Friday festival opening with the assembly of the marksmen and a dance evening. Saturday king's shooting competition with the proclamation of the new king and queen and a festival ball in the marquee. Sunday parade through the village, Frühschoppen, and a relaxed end to the festival. Family and children's programs complement the festival calendar.
Heath Village Atmosphere at the Club Festival
What makes Hassel special is the manageable, personal atmosphere of a small village Schützenfest. Here, everyone knows everyone, the proclamation of the king is a family event, and the parade passes by the houses of the villagers, who decorate with flags and flowers. Anyone who wants to experience an authentic heath village Schützenfest will find it in Hassel.
Schützenfest Hassel — edition 2026
Key Details
- Date: May 1st to 3rd, 2026
- Location: Schützenplatz Hassel, Municipality of Eldingen, SG Lachendorf
- Organizer: Schützenverein Hassel
- District: Celle
- Source: Celle District Marksmen's Association (ksv-celle.de)
Programme Schützenfest Hassel 2026
Program 2026
The detailed 2026 program will be announced by the Schützenverein in advance. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Friday, May 1st: Festival opening, assembly of the marksmen, dance evening or tent party
- Saturday, May 2nd: King's shooting competition, proclamation of the royal couple, festival ball with live music or DJ
- Sunday, May 3rd: Festival service, parade through Hassel with friendly clubs, Frühschoppen, festival conclusion
- Family program on Sunday afternoon
- Marksmen's catering with beer, bratwurst, and classics
Highlights Schützenfest Hassel 2026
Prices Schützenfest Hassel 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Hassel
Getting There
Hassel, district of the municipality of Eldingen, Samtgemeinde Lachendorf, east of Celle. By car via the B 191. Parking on surrounding streets.
Admission
Admission prices for dance evenings on site. Parade and Frühschoppen are freely accessible.
Tip
If you want to experience several May Schützenfeste in the Celle district: Becklingen, Bannetze, Boye/Jeversen, and others take place in the same weeks.
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