Schützenfest Kathrinhagen – Pentecost

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.