Schützenfest Scharrel (Saterland)
Three-day Schützenfest of the St. Hubertus Schützenbruderschaft Scharrel from July 11th to 13th, 2026
2026
About Schützenfest Scharrel
Schützenfest Scharrel — edition 2026
The St. Hubertus Schützenbruderschaft Scharrel will publish the final program for 2026 in early summer on hubertus-scharrel.com. The structure of the three-day festival follows the proven cornerstones of previous years.
Highlights Schützenfest Scharrel 2026
Programme Schützenfest Scharrel 2026
Program 2026 — Key Points (according to association tradition)
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the St. Hubertus Schützenbruderschaft Scharrel in early summer 2026. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Saturday, July 11th, 2026: Collection of the reigning Schützenkönig, march to the Schützenplatz, festival opening, King's Ball with live band
- Sunday, July 12th, 2026: Church service, festive procession through Scharrel with marching band and club flags, morning pint, king's dinner, proclamation and coronation of the new royal court, evening dance
- Monday, July 13th, 2026: Family Day, morning pint, children's king shooting, children's program, awards ceremony, closing evening
Accompanying events
- Festival catering with North German specialties
- Bar with beer, schnapps, and mixed drinks
- Carousel and children's entertainment on Family Day
Prices Schützenfest Scharrel 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Scharrel
Location
Schützenplatz in the Scharrel district (main town), Saterland municipality (Cloppenburg district, Lower Saxony). 26683 Saterland.
Date 2026
Schützenfest Saturday, July 11th, Sunday, July 12th, and Monday, July 13th, 2026.
Admission
Admission to the Schützenfest grounds is generally free. Food and drinks in the festival tent are priced according to the association's price list.
Getting There
Scharrel is the main town of the Saterland municipality. Arrive by car via the B 401; parking is available around the Schützenplatz.
St. Hubertus Schützenbruderschaft Scharrel
The St. Hubertus Schützenbruderschaft Scharrel is one of the traditional marksmen's associations in the Saterland municipality. The patron saint Hubertus—patron saint of hunters and marksmen—points to the close connection between the marksmen's tradition and Catholic piety in the Oldenburg Münsterland and the Saterland region. Scharrel is the main town of the Saterland municipality, and the Schützenfest is one of the village's major summer festivals.
Classic Schedule of a Schützenfest
The three-day festival follows the classic schedule of North German Schützenfeste: collection of the king on Saturday, festive procession, church service, king's dinner, proclamation and coronation of the new royal court, and evening dances in the festival tent with a live band. Additionally, there are children's king shooting, cup competitions, and the traditional morning pint on Monday.
Date 2026
Schützenfest Saturday, July 11th, Sunday, July 12th, and Monday, July 13th, 2026, at the Schützenplatz Scharrel. Current information and detailed program: hubertus-scharrel.com.
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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .