Whitsun Schützenfest at Schulhof Holtum (Geest) with King's procession, Katerfrühstück and living village tradition
Holtum (Geest) is a district of the municipality of Kirchlinteln in the district of Verden — however, the district of Rotenburg (Wümme) (PLZ 27308) is responsible here. The Schützenverein Holtum (Geest) has long maintained the village shooting tradition and organizes the annual Whitsun Schützenfest. The festival weekend shapes village life and brings together club members, friendly clubs, and the village population at the Schulhof.
The event kicks off with the King's procession on Saturday, May 23rd, at 1:30 PM. The reigning Queen or King is ceremoniously collected with the royal court and introduced to the festival community. Music bands, friendly clubs, and the members' shooting club uniforms characterize the procession through the village. After the procession, a long festival evening awaits in the marquee, ending around 11:00 PM.
A special tradition of the Holtum Schützenfest is the Katerfrühstück on Whitsun Sunday at 10:00 AM. After a night of celebration, the marksmen and guests gather for a hearty breakfast with Bockwurst, eggs, bread, beer, and coffee. The atmosphere is relaxed, and anecdotes from the night are exchanged.
After the Katerfrühstück, the Schützenfest continues at the Schulhof Holtum (Geest). Bird shooting, King shooting, a family program, a dance evening, and the crowning of the new majesties characterize Sunday. The Schulhof setting gives the festival a particularly village-like, personal character.
The highlight is the ceremonial proclamation and crowning of the new majesties. Whoever hits the decisive piece in the bird or King shooting becomes the new King or Queen. The royal court represents the club in the following year.
Saturday and Sunday mark the Holtum Schützenfest. The King's procession on Saturday afternoon and the Katerfrühstück on Sunday morning are two particularly characteristic elements.
The highlight is the proclamation of the new majesties on Sunday.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the Schützenverein Holtum (Geest) in the spring. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years.
Saturday, May 23rd to Sunday, May 24th, 2026 (Whitsun weekend).
Saturday 1:30 PM–11:00 PM (King's procession and festival evening).
Sunday from 10:00 AM (Katerfrühstück, followed by Schützenfest at the Schulhof).
Schulhof Holtum (Geest), 27308 Kirchlinteln-Holtum (Geest).
Free entry to the festival grounds. Dance evening may have an admission fee.
Harm Kruse, Schützenverein Holtum (Geest), 04230 982039.
Holtum (Geest) is located in the municipality of Kirchlinteln. Accessible via the B 215 and country roads.
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