105th Schützenfest SV Schwanewede
Summer marksmen's festival of SV Schwanewede with garland tying, king's shoot, and parade
2026
About Schützenfest Schwanewede
Schützenfest Schwanewede — edition 2026
Four Festival Days Including the Eve
The garland tying on Friday prepares the festival. Saturday brings the official festival start, Sunday the main program, and Monday the conclusion.
105 Years of Tradition
The 105th edition is an occasion for special recognition of the club's centuries-old history.
Highlights Schützenfest Schwanewede 2026
Programme Schützenfest Schwanewede 2026
Friday, July 17, 2026 — 6 p.m. Garland Tying
- Joint tying of garlands and oak wreaths in the marksmen's club house.
- Convivial eve-of-festival event.
Saturday, July 18, 2026 — 2 p.m. Official Festival Start
- Assembly of marksmen at the Schützenhalle.
- Opening ceremony.
- Dance evening with live music.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
- King's shoot at the shooting range.
- King's proclamation and crowning of the majesties.
- Grand parade through Schwanewede with a brass band.
Monday, July 20, 2026
- King's dinner for club members.
- Morning pint in the forenoon.
- Festival conclusion in the afternoon.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the spring. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years: garland tying, assembly, king's shoot, parade, dance evening, king's dinner, and morning pint.
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Practical information — Schützenfest Schwanewede
Venue
Schützenhalle Schwanewede, 28790 Schwanewede (Lower Saxony, Osterholz district).
Getting There
- By car: A 27 exit Schwanewede.
- By public transport: Regional bus from Bremen.
Parking
Parking areas at the Schützenhalle.
Admission and Dress Code
Free admission during the day. Dance events may incur an entrance fee. Marksmen wear uniforms.
Schützenverein Schwanewede — 105 Years of Tradition
The 105th edition of the Schützenfest marks a significant date for the SV Schwanewede. The club has been preserving shooting sports traditions for generations and organizes the festival weekend as the central club event of the year. The Schützenhalle Schwanewede provides a suitable setting for the festival tent, shooting range, and catering.
Garland Tying as an Eve-of-Festival Tradition
The garland tying on Friday evening (July 17, 2026, 6 p.m.) is a special eve-of-festival tradition of the Schwanewede Schützenfest. Members and friends of the club gather to jointly prepare the decorative elements for the parade — oak wreaths, garlands, and flag decorations. The conviviality of this preparation has been part of the festival's character for decades.
King's Shoot, Parade, and Dance Evening
The official Schützenfest begins on Saturday, July 18, at 2 p.m. with the assembly of the marksmen. Over the weekend, the king's shoot, king's proclamation, grand parade through Schwanewede, and a dance evening with live music in the Schützenhalle will follow. Sunday concludes the festival with the king's dinner and morning pint.
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