Schützenfest Metjendorf
Traditional Schützenfest in the Metjendorf district of Wiefelstede on the last weekend of June
About Schützenfest Metjendorf
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Shooting Tradition in the Ammerland
Schützenfeste (shooting festivals) are a central part of local identity in Lower Saxony, especially in the rural communities of the Ammerland region. The Schützenfest Metjendorf is part of this tradition and is organized by the local shooting club as the highlight of the club year. Metjendorf, a district of the municipality of Wiefelstede on the outskirts of Oldenburg, has preserved its rural club culture despite its proximity to the big city.
Classic Course of a North German Schützenfest
The festival follows the classic course of North German Schützenfeste: bird shooting to determine the new shooting king, king's dinner for club members, festival parade through the village center with a marching band and club flags, and dance evening in the festival tent with a live band. Club families, friendly shooting clubs from the surrounding area, and the entire village community are invited.
Community at the Center
Unlike commercial folk festivals, Schützenfeste thrive on the voluntary commitment of club members. Much is organized in-house, from setting up the festival tent to the catering. The festival thus has a distinctly family character, where generations meet – from the children's king to the honorary member.
Date and Information
The date for 2026 has not yet been officially confirmed; according to long-standing tradition, the festival takes place on the last weekend of June. The shooting club publishes current information on the website schuetzenverein-wiefelstede.de.
Schützenfest Metjendorf — edition 2026
The club will publish the final 2026 program in spring. As a rule, Schützenfeste start on Friday evening with the welcoming of the king and a dance evening, Saturday is focused on the shooting competition, and Sunday features a festival service, the parade, and the proclamation.
Programme Schützenfest Metjendorf 2026
Classic Schützenfest Structure (according to club tradition)
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the Metjendorf shooting club in spring 2026. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Friday evening: Welcoming the reigning shooting king, march to the festival grounds, opening of the festival tent, dance evening with live band
- Saturday: King shooting / bird shooting for club members, cup and club championships, king's dinner for the dignitaries, dance evening with DJ or band
- Sunday: Festival service, followed by a festival parade through Metjendorf with marching band and club flags, morning pint in the festival tent, proclamation of the new shooting king and dignitaries, awards ceremony, closing evening
Accompanying events
- Children's king shooting with trophy for young shooters
- Festival catering with regional dishes (grilled sausages, fries, fish sandwiches)
- Bar with beer, schnapps, and mixed drinks
Highlights Schützenfest Metjendorf 2026
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Practical information — Schützenfest Metjendorf
Location
Metjendorf district, municipality of Wiefelstede (Ammerland, Lower Saxony). Festival grounds – exact address via the club calendar.
Date 2026
Last weekend of June 2026 (expected June 26–28, 2026). Exact date and daily program: schuetzenverein-wiefelstede.de/kalender.
Admission
Admission to the Schützenfest grounds is usually free. Food and drinks in the festival tent according to the club's price list.
Getting There
Metjendorf is located directly north of Oldenburg. Travel by VBN public transport lines or by car (parking around the festival grounds).
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