Schützenfest Neuss-Holzheim

BSV Holzheim since 1836

The Bürger-Schützenverein Holzheim von 1836 e.V. – BSV Holzheim for short – is one of the oldest marksmen's brotherhoods in the Rhein-Kreis Neuss district. Founded in 1836, it is approaching its 200th anniversary. The venue for the Schützenfest is the district of Holzheim in the northwest of Neuss – a district with a distinctly rural character and a strong sense of community life.

Date 2026: July 4th–7th

The 2026 event runs from Saturday, July 4th to Tuesday, July 7th, 2026. Four days of festivities with a classic Rhenish marksmen's program.

Double Marksmen's Year in Holzheim

In 2026, Holzheim is the venue for two major marksmen's events:

• July 2026: the traditional annual Schützenfest of the BSV Holzheim (early July)
• September 2026: the 68th Rhenish Marksmen's Day in Neuss-Holzheim (September 25th–27th) – the major association festival of the Rhenish Marksmen's Federation, with the BSV Holzheim as the local organizing club

Both events are independent – anyone wishing to experience marksmen's traditions in Holzheim has two opportunities in 2026.

Festival Schedule Annual Schützenfest

The annual festival follows the Lower Rhenish marksmen's standard:

• Saturday, July 4th: Festival opening, King's evening in the tent
• Sunday, July 5th: Festival service, grand procession through Holzheim, concert in the festival tent
• Monday, July 6th: Family day, fairground day, civic ball
• Tuesday, July 7th: King's shooting, coronation ball in the evening

Festival Grounds and Tent

The festival tent will be set up on the Holzheim festival grounds. Adjacent to it, a funfair with carousels, food, and drink stalls. The festival grounds are centrally located in the district – locals can walk there, while visitors from Neuss and the surrounding area can come by bus and car.

Connection to the Rhenish Marksmen's Federation

The BSV Holzheim is a member of the Rheinischer Schützenbund (RSB), one of the largest sports shooting federations in Europe. Being chosen as the host for the 2026 Rhenish Marksmen's Day is an honor – only a few brotherhoods receive this distinction. The patronage for the Marksmen's Day has been taken over by the President of the North Rhine-Westphalia State Parliament, André Kuper.

Holzheim – District in Northwest Neuss

Holzheim is located in the northwest of Neuss, on the border with Korschenbroich. With around 9,000 inhabitants, it is a medium-sized suburb that has retained its village identity despite its proximity to the city. Community life, preservation of traditions, and neighborhood structures are particularly strong in Holzheim.