Schützenfest Molbergen (Main Festival, St. Johannes Marksmen's Brotherhood)
Main Marksmen's Festival of the St. Johannes Marksmen's Brotherhood (founded 1837) from June 19th to 21st, 2026 in the Bürgerpark
2026
About Schützenfest Molbergen
Schützenfest Molbergen — edition 2026
The St. Johannes Marksmen's Brotherhood Molbergen will publish the final 2026 program in early summer on st-joh-schuetzenbruderschaft-molbergen.de. The program structure has been established for years.
Highlights Schützenfest Molbergen 2026
Programme Schützenfest Molbergen 2026
Program 2026 — Key Points According to the Club Calendar
- Saturday, June 6th, 2026: King's and Children's King Shooting at the Brotherhood's shooting range
- Friday, June 19th, 2026: Festival opening in the Bürgerpark, retrieval of the reigning Marksmen's King, festival evening in the marquee
- Saturday, June 20th, 2026: From 2:00 PM Children's Marksmen's Festival with Children's King proclamation and children's program; in the evening, Festival Ball with live band
- Sunday, June 21st, 2026: Festival Service, Festival Parade through Molbergen with marching band and club banners, morning pint, King's Dinner, Proclamation and crowning of the new royal couple, closing evening
- Saturday, August 1st, 2026: Summer Festival with the reigning King
Accompanying Events
- Festival catering with North German specialties
- Bar with beer, schnapps, and mixed drinks
- Carousel and children's entertainment during the Children's Marksmen's Festival
Prices Schützenfest Molbergen 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Molbergen
Location
Bürgerpark Molbergen, Municipality of Molbergen (Cloppenburg District, Lower Saxony). 49696 Molbergen.
Date 2026
King's and Children's King Shooting Saturday, June 6th, 2026. Marksmen's Festival Friday, June 19th, Saturday, June 20th, and Sunday, June 21st, 2026 (Children's Marksmen's Festival Saturday from 2:00 PM). Summer Festival with the King Saturday, August 1st, 2026.
Admission
Admission to the marksmen's festival grounds is generally free. Festival Ball and dance evenings are subject to a fee according to the club's price list.
Getting There
Molbergen is located directly west of Cloppenburg. Travel by car via the L 836; parking available around the Bürgerpark.
St. Johannes Marksmen's Brotherhood Molbergen — Tradition since 1837
The St. Johannes Marksmen's Brotherhood Molbergen was founded in 1837, boasting nearly 200 years of club history. It is one of the most traditional marksmen's brotherhoods in the Oldenburg Münsterland region and is the main custodian of marksmen's traditions in the municipality of Molbergen. The venue for the annual main festival is the Bürgerpark Molbergen — a central event location in the community.
King's Shooting and Festival Weekend
On Saturday, June 6th, 2026, the King's shooting competition for adults and the Children's King shooting competition will take place at the shooting range. The actual three-day marksmen's festival follows two weeks later, from Friday, June 19th to Sunday, June 21st, 2026. The festival evening on Friday marks the start, on Saturday the Children's Marksmen's Festival takes center stage from 2:00 PM, followed by the Festival Ball in the evening. Sunday features the Festival Service, Festival Parade, King's Dinner, and Proclamation.
Summer Festival and Club Year
The association also hosts the Summer Festival with the King on August 1st, 2026 — a social highlight where the club family gathers as guests of the reigning Marksmen's King. This sustains club life throughout the entire summer.
Date and Information
King's Shooting Saturday, June 6th, 2026. Marksmen's Festival Friday, June 19th to Sunday, June 21st, 2026 in the Bürgerpark Molbergen. Summer Festival August 1st, 2026. Current information: st-joh-schuetzenbruderschaft-molbergen.de.
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