Schützenfest Rhede (Ems) – Frauenschützen
Schützenfest of the Rhede Women Shooters on the Kirmesplatz — three days of festivities on the second weekend of June 2026
About Frauenschützen Rhede
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Frauenschützen in Rhede (Ems) — An Emsland Peculiarity
The existence of an independent women's shooting club is a rare and remarkable phenomenon in German shooting culture. While women can be members in most clubs today, the club structures are historically male-dominated. The women of Rhede have created an independent club, the Frauenschützen, which keeps the shooting tradition alive from a female perspective. This gives the club a special status in the Emsland shooting landscape and enriches Rhede's festival culture with its own facet.
Three Days of Festivities on the Kirmesplatz
In 2026, the festival spans three days from Friday, June 12th, to Sunday, June 14th. The Schützenplatz — the Kirmesplatz in Rhede — becomes the focal point of a festival that combines all the classic elements of a Schützenfest, while emphasizing the unique accent of the Frauenschützen tradition. Friday brings the ceremonial start with assembly and the first evening of festivities, Saturday features the Queen's shooting and the grand Schützenball, and Sunday offers a festive conclusion with the King's dinner.
Embedded in the Rhede Festival Calendar 2026
Rhede's shooting culture is one of the densest in Germany: Eleven independent shooting clubs hold their festivals throughout the season. The Frauenschützenfest on the second weekend of June immediately follows the opening festival in Altrhede (June 6th–8th) and precedes the anniversary festival in Büngern (June 20th–22nd). Subsequently, festivals in Spoler, Vardingholt, Krechting, Crommert, the Junggesellen (Young Bachelors), and the Bauernschützen (Farmers' Shooters) follow, complemented by the traditional Schützengipfel (Shooting Summit) in November.
Significance for the Community
With their festival, the Frauenschützen make an independent contribution to the Rhede festival season. The festival is open to the entire community and its guests and is understood as an integral part of the established shooting culture of the municipality of Rhede (Ems).
Frauenschützen Rhede — edition 2026
Frauenschützenfest on the Kirmesplatz
The three days of festivities offer space for all classic program elements of a Schützenfest with the unique accent of the Frauenschützen tradition. The exact program schedule will be announced in advance.
Programme Frauenschützen Rhede 2026
Program Schedule 2026
The exact 2026 program will be published by the organizer in the spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
Friday, June 12, 2026
- Assembly of the Frauenschützen
- Opening in the festival tent
- Festival evening
Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Festive procession through Rhede
- Queen's shooting
- Grand Schützenball in the evening
Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Morning pint (Frühschoppen)
- King's dinner
- Festive conclusion
Accompanying program
- Refreshments in the festival tent
- Family activities
- Musical accompaniment
Highlights Frauenschützen Rhede 2026
- Queen's shooting of the Rhede Frauenschützen
- Festive procession through the municipality
- Grand Schützenball on Saturday evening
- King's dinner and festive conclusion on Sunday
Prices Frauenschützen Rhede 2026
Practical information — Frauenschützen Rhede
Date 2026
Friday, June 12th to Sunday, June 14th, 2026.
Venue
Kirmesplatz Rhede (Ems), 26899 Rhede (Ems) in the Emsland district.
Getting There
By car via the A31 (exit Dörpen/Heede), then approx. 15 minutes to Rhede (Ems). Parking available at the Kirmesplatz and in the town center.
Admission
Free. Refreshments in the festival tent at usual club prices.
Further Information
Current dates for all Rhede shooting clubs and program details are published by the umbrella organization at rheder-schuetzen.de.
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