Schützenfest Ossensiel 2026 — Billerbeck
Traditional three-day festival on the Schützenwiese at Ludgerusweg — Schützenverein Ossensiel 1924, July 3rd and 4th, 2026
About Schützenfest Ossensiel
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Marksmen's tradition since 1924
The Schützenverein Ossensiel 1924 e.V. is one of the most traditional clubs in the Münsterland pilgrimage town of Billerbeck. Founded in 1924, it celebrates its 102nd club year in 2026. From Friday, July 3rd to Saturday, July 4th, 2026, the traditional Schützenfest will take place on the Schützenwiese at Ludgerusweg.
When and where?
- Dates: Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th, 2026
- Location: Schützenwiese, Ludgerusweg, 48727 Billerbeck (Coesfeld district)
- Admission: free
The Program
Friday, July 3rd — Kick-off
Assembly of the marksmen at the clubhouse, march to the Schützenwiese, opening with the reigning king and queen, first dance at the festival tent.
Saturday, July 4th — Main Festival Day
Classic main festival day program: muster of the marksmen in the morning, parade through Ossensiel, king's shooting at noon, in the evening king's proclamation with crowning of the new king and queen and festival ball in the festival tent.
Westphalian Schützenfest in its Purest Form
The Ossensiel Schützenfest is unadulteratedly Westphalian: smaller than the big city festivals, more personal than the tourist magnets — an authentic insight into the club life of the Münsterland. Members have known each other for decades, families attend together, generations pass on the tradition.
General Assembly in November
In conjunction with the festival calendar, the club holds its general assembly on November 20th, 2026, at 8:00 PM in the Gaststätte Dahl — the most important meeting of the club year with elections, reports, and honors.
Billerbeck — Pilgrimage Town in the Münsterland
Billerbeck is a small town with around 12,000 inhabitants in the Coesfeld district, in the Münsterland — known as the pilgrimage site of Saint Liudger, the first bishop of Münster (died 809). The Ludgerus Cathedral (colloquially "Mini-Dom") shapes the skyline. The district of Ossensiel is located on the eastern edge of the town with a rural character and active club culture.
Schützenfest Ossensiel — edition 2026
The festival in 2026 runs on the first weekend of July. The general assembly takes place on November 20th, 2026, at Gaststätte Dahl.
Programme Schützenfest Ossensiel 2026
Program July 3–4, 2026
Friday, July 3rd
- Evening — Muster, march to the Schützenwiese, opening with reigning king and queen, first dance
Saturday, July 4th — Main Festival Day
- Morning — Muster of the marksmen
- Noon — Parade through Ossensiel
- Afternoon — King's shooting
- Evening — King's proclamation, festival ball, crowning of the new king and queen
Highlights Schützenfest Ossensiel 2026
- 102nd club year (founded 1924)
- Schützenwiese at Ludgerusweg
- Classic Westphalian program
- Free admission
Prices Schützenfest Ossensiel 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks in the festival tent.
Practical information — Schützenfest Ossensiel
Getting There
Schützenwiese am Ludgerusweg, 48727 Billerbeck. By car: A31 or A1, exit Coesfeld or Münster-Roxel, then direction Billerbeck. By train: Coesfeld station, then bus to Billerbeck. Approx. 30 minutes by car from Münster main station.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks directly at the festival tent.
Tip
The muster on Saturday morning and the parade at noon are the visual highlights. Those who want to experience the traditional club life of the Münsterland should stay for the festival ball on Saturday evening. Combine your visit with a tour to the Ludgerus Shrine and the Mini-Dom — Billerbeck's spiritual center.
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Where it takes place Schützenfest Ossensiel
Schützenwiese Ossensiel
Schützenwiese am Ludgerusweg, 48727 Billerbeck