Schützenfest Holdorf
Traditional Schützenfest of the Holdorf Shooting Club 1861 e.V. on the third weekend of July
About Schützenfest Holdorf
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Holdorf Shooting Club 1861
The Holdorf Shooting Club 1861 e.V. looks back on over 160 years of club history. Founded at a time when the shooting club tradition was experiencing a boom in Lower Saxony, the club has fostered its role in preserving customs and identity in Holdorf for generations. The annual Schützenfest is the highlight of the club's year and one of the most important social events in the town.
Holdorf Schützenplatz
The Holdorf Schützenplatz is the spatial center of the festival. The well-established club grounds include the marquee, shooting ranges, club buildings, and parking spaces for the arriving friendly clubs. The infrastructure has been continuously expanded over the years and now offers space for hundreds of guests.
Third Weekend of July — Fixed Date
The temporal anchoring on the third weekend of July has been a tradition for decades and is well coordinated with the surrounding clubs, allowing for an exchange between Schützenfeste in the region. In 2025, the festival was celebrated on July 20th and 21st; in 2026, the date falls on July 18th, 19th, and 20th.
Parade and King's Shooting
Highlights include the parade through Holdorf with shooting companies, friendly clubs, marching bands, and music groups, as well as the king's shooting, where the new king and queen and their court for the coming club year are determined. Afterwards, the royal court is ceremonially proclaimed in the marquee. Dance evenings with live music and a morning pint on Sunday round off the weekend.
Schützenfest Holdorf — edition 2026
The detailed program for 2026, including times for individual events, will be published by the Holdorf Shooting Club on the club's website and in the local press. The general schedule follows the proven three-day Schützenfest tradition.
Programme Schützenfest Holdorf 2026
Classic Schützenfest Schedule
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, July 18th: Opening of the marquee, welcome of honored guests, king's shooting for club members, followed by a grand dance evening with live music in the marquee in the evening.
- Sunday, July 19th: Festival service, followed by a parade through Holdorf with shooting companies, friendly clubs, marching bands, and music groups. In the marquee, proclamation of the new royal court, "Frühschoppen" (morning pint), followed by the King's Ball in the evening.
- Monday, July 20th: "Frühschoppen" (morning pint), honoring of deserving members, a relaxed conclusion in the marquee.
Catering and Surroundings
- Marquee with full catering by the club
- Food stalls on the Schützenplatz
- Children's carousel and games for the youngest guests
- Parking spaces for arriving friendly clubs
Highlights Schützenfest Holdorf 2026
Prices Schützenfest Holdorf 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Holdorf
Location
Schützenplatz Holdorf, 49451 Holdorf (Vechta district, Lower Saxony).
Date 2026
Saturday, July 18th to Monday, July 20th, 2026 (third weekend of July).
Admission
Festival grounds are freely accessible. Dance evenings, King's Ball, and individual program items in the marquee are subject to club prices.
Organizer
Schützenverein Holdorf von 1861 e.V. Further information at schuetzenverein-holdorf.de.
Getting There
By car via the A1 (Holdorf exit). Parking spaces near the festival grounds. Bus stops in the town.
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