Historic Sachsenhagen Marksmen's Festival
Traditional Marksmen's Festival with Parade through the Historic Fortified Town of Sachsenhagen
About Sachsenhagen Marksmen's Festival
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Fortress, Castle, and Marksmen's Tradition
Sachsenhagen is one of the oldest fortified settlements on the Steinhuder Meer and is known for its former moated castle. The marksmen's tradition is closely linked to this history – for generations, the marksmen have cultivated the connection to the town's history and its citizens. The annual festival is one of the social highlights of the town.
Historic Parade
The historic parade is the centerpiece of the festival weekend – a procession where the marksmen, in traditional uniforms, with flags and a marching band, march through the town center. Citizens decorate the streets with birch branches and club flags. The parade connects the club house with the festival grounds and passes by the castle and the market square.
King's Shoot and Dance Evening
The King's Shoot takes place on the festival grounds. The new monarchs – King, Junior King, Queen, and Children's Queen – are ceremoniously proclaimed in the evening. This is followed by a dance evening with a live band in the festival tent, attended by members, families, and friendly clubs.
Sachsenhagen on the Steinhuder Meer
Sachsenhagen is the seat of the Sachsenhagen municipality in the Schaumburg district, at the transition to the Steinhuder Meer. Its location between Stadthagen, Wunstorf, and the recreational area makes it an attractive destination for day-trippers as well. During the marksmen's festival weekend, visitors get an authentic insight into the well-preserved customs of the region.
Sachsenhagen Marksmen's Festival — edition 2026
Festival Weekend in the Historic Fortified Town
Three days of festivities characterize the first weekend of July in Sachsenhagen. The festival tent, shooting ranges, and festival ground lighting transform the club grounds into a classic Schaumburg festival site.
Parade and King Proclamation
The historic parade on Saturday is the visual highlight: marksmen in uniform, flag bearers, marching band. The King Proclamation follows in the festival tent.
Programme Sachsenhagen Marksmen's Festival 2026
Program Marksmen's Festival 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the Sachsenhagen Marksmen's Club in spring. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Friday
- Festival opening with assembly and march to the festival grounds
- First social evening in the festival tent
Saturday
- Marksmen's breakfast and assembly
- King's Shoot / Bird Shoot
- Historic parade through Sachsenhagen with marching band
- King Proclamation – King, Junior King, Queen, and Children's Queen
- Dance evening / King's Ball in the festival tent with live band
Sunday
- Morning pint with folk band
- Family day with children's entertainment
- King's dinner and King's reception
- Festival concludes in the afternoon
Highlights Sachsenhagen Marksmen's Festival 2026
- Historic parade through the town of Sachsenhagen
- King's Shoot and King Proclamation
- Dance evening / King's Ball with live band
- Morning pint and family day on Sunday
- Marksmen's festival at the transition to the Steinhuder Meer
Prices Sachsenhagen Marksmen's Festival 2026
Practical information — Sachsenhagen Marksmen's Festival
Date
- Tentatively the 1st weekend of July 2026 (July 4th–6th)
- Exact date and program from the Marksmen's Club
Venue
- Sachsenhagen Festival Grounds
- 31553 Sachsenhagen, Schaumburg District
Admission
- Festival grounds and parade are publicly accessible
- Dance evening / King's Ball with admission fee
Getting There
- Sachsenhagen on the B441 between Stadthagen and Wunstorf
- Train connection via Stadthagen or Wunstorf, then bus
- Parking available at the festival grounds
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