Schützenfest Sande

Sande – between Marsh and Geest

The municipality of Sande is located in the Friesland district, directly on the A29 motorway between Oldenburg and Wilhelmshaven. With around 9,000 inhabitants, it is an important central town in the region. The St. Hubertus Schützenbruderschaft, founded in 1922, is one of the oldest associations in the town and is closely linked to the community's identity.

The Shooting Brotherhood

With its namesake St. Hubertus, the patron saint of hunters and marksmen, the brotherhood combines religious tradition with the customs of shooting fraternities. The members cultivate shooting as a sport, social club life, and connection to the village community. Youth development, regular shooting evenings, and community events characterize the association's year.

The Festival on the Schützenplatz

The annual Schützenfest on the Sande Schützenplatz is a multi-day Volksfest (popular festival) with a classic structure: a welcome on Friday evening, the King's shooting on Saturday, a parade, and the King's proclamation on Sunday. The festival tent offers space for dance evenings with a live band, social gatherings, and the traditional King's dinner.

Family Program and Funfair

On the festival grounds, families will find carousels, food stalls, and a dedicated children's program. Admission to the festival grounds is traditionally free – only carousel rides and refreshments are paid for. This makes the Schützenfest an important event for families on a tight budget.

Region and Significance

In the Friesland district, Schützenfeste are among the central social events of the year. The Sande Schützenfest is part of a network of such events in the neighboring municipalities of Schortens, Zetel, Jever, and Wangerland. Friendly shooting associations from the region travel to participate, enhancing the festive atmosphere with marches, flags, and drum corps.