Schützenfest Kathrinhagen – Pentecost
Traditional Pentecost shooting festival of the shooting club Zur Linde Kathrinhagen-Westerwald
About Schützenfest Kathrinhagen
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Pentecost in the Auetal
Every year at Pentecost, Kathrinhagen experiences an exceptional atmosphere. The shooting club Zur Linde Kathrinhagen-Westerwald, founded over a hundred years ago, is one of the village's defining associations. Its shooting festival is not just a club event but a village festival – with participation from residents, neighboring clubs, and guests from all over the Auetal.
Three Days of Program
The festival begins on Friday evening with a lively disco night for the younger generations. Saturday features the traditional festive parade with a marching band and shooting club banners, the king's shooting competition, and in the evening, the grand dance night with a live band. Sunday concludes with a morning pint, a family program, the king's proclamation, and the king's reception.
King Lars Gromann since 2019
A special feature of the club is the unusually long reign of shooting king Lars Gromann. Proclaimed in 2019, he has represented the club ever since – pandemic-related breaks and club decisions led to this exceptionally long regency. This gives the monarchy in Kathrinhagen special stability and is a cornerstone of the festival culture.
Small but Rich in Tradition
Kathrinhagen is a small district of the municipality Auetal in the Schaumburg district. The connection with the neighboring town of Westerwald is also reflected in the name of the shooting club. The annual Pentecost festival is a fixed event in village life, bringing together young and old at the festival grounds to celebrate tradition, conviviality, and club life.
Schützenfest Kathrinhagen — edition 2026
Festival Kick-off on Pentecost Friday
The festival tent opens as early as Pentecost Friday. Starting at 9:00 PM, the disco night with a DJ begins – a format that appeals particularly to the younger generation of the village and ensures a full dance floor until late into the night.
Pentecost Saturday and Sunday
Saturday is dedicated to the festive parade, the king's shooting competition, and the grand festival evening in the tent. On Sunday, a morning pint, family day, and the ceremonial proclamation of the new monarchs or confirmation of the reigning King Lars Gromann follow.
Programme Schützenfest Kathrinhagen 2026
Program Pentecost Shooting Festival 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Pentecost Friday, May 23, 2026
- Opening of the festival tent
- From 9:00 PM: Disco night with DJ
- Snacks and drinks served until late at night
Pentecost Saturday, May 24, 2026
- Gathering of the shooters at the club house
- Festive parade through Kathrinhagen with marching band
- King's shooting / bird shooting
- Festival evening in the tent with live band
Pentecost Sunday, May 25, 2026
- Morning pint with "Bauernkapelle" (folk band)
- Family program with children's entertainment
- King's proclamation – Shooting King, Youth King, Ladies' Queen
- King's reception and closing
Highlights Schützenfest Kathrinhagen 2026
- Shooting festival throughout the entire Pentecost weekend
- Disco night on Friday in the festival tent
- Festive parade, king's shooting, and dance night on Saturday
- Morning pint, family day, and king's proclamation on Sunday
- Exciting royal question after Lars Gromann's long reign since 2019
Prices Schützenfest Kathrinhagen 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Kathrinhagen
Date
- Expected Pentecost weekend, May 23–25, 2026
- Exact dates and times from the shooting club
Venue
- Festival grounds in the Kathrinhagen district
- 31749 Auetal, Schaumburg district
Admission
- Festival grounds are publicly accessible
- Admission for dance night / disco night as determined by the club
Getting There
- Auetal is located between Rinteln and Bad Nenndorf
- Signage to the festival grounds from the entrance to Kathrinhagen
- Parking available on the outskirts of the village
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