105th Schützenfest SV Schwanewede
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105th Schützenfest SV Schwanewede

Summer marksmen's festival of SV Schwanewede with garland tying, king's shoot, and parade

Schwanewede — Landkreis Osterholz (03356)
Dates 18 Jul — 20 Jul 2026
Venue Schwanewede (03356)
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About Schützenfest Schwanewede

The annual Schützenfest (marksmen's festival) of SV Schwanewede is one of the traditional events in the municipality of Schwanewede, north of the Hanseatic city of Bremen. In 2026, the club will celebrate its 105th edition, underscoring the extraordinary tradition of its festival. Three days of festivities in the Schützenhalle Schwanewede combine the king's shoot, parade, dance evening, and morning pint. A special preparation is the traditional garland tying on the eve of the festival (Friday, 6 p.m.), where the decorative elements for the parade are prepared together. The festival attracts marksmen's friends from Schwanewede, the neighboring municipalities of Ritterhude and Lemwerder, as well as from Bremen.

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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.

Schützenfest Schwanewede — edition 2026

The 105th Schützenfest of SV Schwanewede will be celebrated from Saturday, July 18, to Monday, July 20, 2026, in the Schützenhalle Schwanewede. The festival opens on Friday, July 17, at 6 p.m. with the traditional garland tying. The official festival begins on Saturday at 2 p.m. with the assembly of the marksmen. The king's shoot, parade, dance evening, and morning pint characterize the weekend.

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.

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.

Highlights Schützenfest Schwanewede 2026

105th Schützenfest of SV Schwanewede with garland tying on July 17, 2026, and main festival from July 18–20, 2026, in the Schützenhalle Schwanewede. King's shoot, parade, dance evening, king's dinner, and morning pint. Tradition for over a century.

Prices Schützenfest Schwanewede 2026

Free admission to the festival grounds during the day. Dance events may incur an entrance fee.

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.

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