About Schützenfest Hengsterholz-Havekost

The Schützenfest of SV Hengsterholz-Havekost is part of the festival calendar of the Ganderkesee Schützenbund (marksmen's association). In 2026, the weekend of June 13th and 14th will be celebrated in the districts of Hengsterholz-Havekost (municipality of Ganderkesee). The focus is on the King proclamation on Sunday evening at 7 p.m.

The club is one of the twelve members of the Ganderkesee Schützenbund and continues the tradition of North German marksmen's customs: target shooting (Vogelschießen), festive procession, King's dinner, and dance evening characterize the weekend.

Club Life in Hengsterholz-Havekost

SV Hengsterholz-Havekost is rooted in the district of the same name in the municipality of Ganderkesee and is part of the Ganderkesee Schützenbund. Its annual Schützenfest is the cultural and social highlight for the local community.

Classic Marksmen's Weekend

The weekend follows the classic structure: target shooting (Vogelschießen) and King's shooting on Saturday, festive procession, family day, and King proclamation on Sunday. A festival tent at the Schützenheim (marksmen's club house) provides space for the social program items.

King Proclamation 7 PM

On Sunday at 7 p.m., the new monarch of the club will be proclaimed. The King's chain will be handed over, and the new court will be led to the King's dinner — the emotional highlight of the weekend.

In the Schützenbund Calendar

With the date June 13th/14th, 2026, the Hengsterholz-Havekost festival falls between the Schützenfeste of SV Schönemoor (June 6th/7th) and SV Annenheide (June 20th/21st). The complete season calendar is documented through the regional press.

Schützenfest Hengsterholz-Havekost — edition 2026

The 2026 Schützenfest of SV Hengsterholz-Havekost takes place on June 13th and 14th in Hengsterholz-Havekost (municipality of Ganderkesee). Classic North German Schützenfest program — King proclamation on Sunday evening at 7 PM.

Free admission to the public program. Member club of the Ganderkesee Schützenbund.

Village in Festive Mood

On the two festival days, the district center transforms into a festival mile. Residents of all generations gather in the festival tent and on the fairground. Food stalls and carousels for children complete the scene.

Programme Schützenfest Hengsterholz-Havekost 2026

Weekend Program

The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:

Saturday, June 13th

King's shooting at the shooting range
Festival evening with dancing in the tent

Sunday, June 14th

Morning pint (Frühschoppen)
Festive procession through the district
Family day with program
7:00 PM — Proclamation of the new Marksmen's King
King's dinner and dance finale

Highlights Schützenfest Hengsterholz-Havekost 2026

Classic marksmen's weekend
King proclamation Sunday 7 PM
Festive procession and family day
Part of the Ganderkesee Schützenbund calendar

Prices Schützenfest Hengsterholz-Havekost 2026

Free admission to the public program.

Practical information — Schützenfest Hengsterholz-Havekost

Dates 2026

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Proclamation 7 PM

Venue

Schützenheim and festival grounds SV Hengsterholz-Havekost — District Hengsterholz-Havekost, Municipality of Ganderkesee.

Admission

Free admission to the public program. Dance evening possibly for a fee.

Getting There

A28 Bremen–Oldenburg, exit Stuhr or Delmenhorst-Ost. District within the municipality of Ganderkesee.

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