Schützenfest Rüschendorf
Annual Schützenfest of the Rüschendorf Shooting Club (since 1956) on the third weekend of July in the Damme district
About Schützenfest Rüschendorf
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Rüschendorf Shooting Club since 1956
The Rüschendorf Shooting Club was founded in 1956—in the post-war era—and has since been the central traditional event of the Damme district of the same name. With over 65 years of club history, the association belongs to the younger generation of shooting clubs in the Oldenburger Münsterland region but has established itself as a firm fixture in the festival calendar.
Rüschendorf as a District of Damme
Rüschendorf is one of the districts of Damme with its own village structure, its own parish neighborhood, and its own club identity. Despite being incorporated into the city of Damme, the village character has been preserved, and the annual Schützenfest, alongside the Kirmes (funfair) and traditional festivals, is one of the most important social dates in the district.
Third Weekend of July — Coordinated Date
The anchoring on the third weekend of July is well coordinated with the surrounding clubs. The Schützenfest Holdorf also takes place on the same date—both clubs maintain their own festival traditions and coordinate with the other Schützenfests in the region. In 2026, the date falls on July 18th, 19th, and 20th.
Classic Three-Day Club Festival
The festival program follows the classic three-day Schützenfest structure: Saturday opening and dance evening, Sunday festival service and parade with king's shooting and king's proclamation, Monday morning pint and closing. Club members, friendly shooters from the Damme city area, and guests from the region participate.
Schützenfest Rüschendorf — edition 2026
The detailed program for 2026, including times for individual program points, will be published by the Rüschendorf Shooting Club on the club's website and in the local press. The schedule follows the proven three-day Schützenfest tradition.
Programme Schützenfest Rüschendorf 2026
Classic Schedule of the Schützenfest
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points from previous years:
- Saturday, July 18th: Opening of the marquee, festival ceremony with welcome of guests of honor, king's shooting for club members, in the evening a grand dance evening with live music in the marquee
- Sunday, July 19th: Festival service, grand parade through Rüschendorf with shooting companies, friendly clubs, marching bands, and music groups, king's proclamation in the marquee, in the evening King's Ball
- Monday, July 20th: Morning pint, awards ceremony, cozy closing in the marquee
Catering and Surroundings
- Marquee with full catering by the club
- Food stalls and drink stands on the shooting grounds
- Parking spaces for arriving friendly clubs
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Practical information — Schützenfest Rüschendorf
Location
Schützenplatz Rüschendorf, Rüschendorf district, 49401 Damme (Vechta district, Lower Saxony).
Date 2026
Saturday, July 18th to Monday, July 20th, 2026 (third weekend of July).
Admission
Festival grounds freely accessible. Dance evenings and King's Ball according to club prices.
Organizer
Rüschendorf Shooting Club. Further information at schuetzenverein-rueschendorf.de and damme.de.
Getting There
By car via the B214 to Damme and then towards Rüschendorf. Parking available at the Schützenplatz.
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