Schützenfest Sottrum
Traditional village marksmen's festival in the Sottrum municipality with parade, king proclamation, dance evening, and family day
2026
About Schützenfest Sottrum
Schützenfest Sottrum — edition 2026
Festive Weekend for the Village
The marksmen's festival transforms the center of Sottrum into a festival mile for two days.
Highlight on Sunday
King proclamation at 2:00 PM, ceremonial speech, and dance evening.
Highlights Schützenfest Sottrum 2026
- Festive parade in uniform with brass band through Sottrum
- Bird shooting for the new royal title
- King proclamation Sunday 2 PM
- Dance evening in the festival tent
- Family day with children's shooting and children's king
Programme Schützenfest Sottrum 2026
Program Structure (Key Points)
The exact 2026 program will be published by the organizer in spring 2026. The structure follows the proven key points from previous years:
- Saturday — Assembly at Gasthaus Henke, festive parade through Sottrum with brass band
- Saturday — Bird shooting and cup competitions in various categories
- Saturday — King's dinner for marksmen and honored guests
- Saturday evening — Dance evening with live band or DJ in the festival tent
- Sunday 10:00 AM — Morning pint, ceremonial speech
- Sunday 2:00 PM — Proclamation of the new marksmen's king and majesties
- Sunday — Family day with children's shooting, children's king, bouncy castle, cake buffet
- Sunday evening — Festival finale
Prices Schützenfest Sottrum 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Sottrum
Date 2026
June 2026, expected early June (around June 6th–7th). The exact date will be confirmed by the Schützenverein Sottrum.
Location
Schützenplatz and Gasthaus Henke, 27367 Sottrum, Sottrum municipality.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Festival tent and dance evening may have an admission fee according to club tariffs.
Organizer
Schützenverein Sottrum e.V., [email protected], Phone 01520 8960950.
Information
Program overview and current dates at www.sv-sottrum.de.
Getting There
Sottrum is located on the A 1 (Sottrum exit) and the B 75 between Bremen and Rotenburg (Wümme). Sottrum train station on the Bremen–Hamburg line.
Marksmen's Festival in the Sottrum Municipality
Sottrum, with a population of just over 7,500, is one of the larger municipalities in the western district of Rotenburg (Wümme). The Schützenverein Sottrum has deep roots in the community and shapes social life far beyond the immediate club members. The annual marksmen's festival is the highlight of the club's year and is one of the most traditional village festivals in the western district.
Opening at Gasthaus Henke
The marksmen's club traditionally gathers at the Gasthaus Henke in the center of Sottrum. The festive weekend begins here with assembly, greetings, and the reception of the reigning king and queen couples and honored guests. The festive parade through the village also starts from the inn.
Festive Parade
The marksmen's procession in uniform, led by the brass band and accompanied by the royal entourage, moves through the main streets of Sottrum. Residents decorate houses and front gardens and line the streets to greet the marksmen. The festive parade is one of the most impressive sights of the festival.
Bird Shooting and Competitions
The bird shooting decides who will be the new king or queen. At the shooting range, members shoot at a wooden bird until the last piece falls. Whoever lands the final shot becomes the new king or queen. Parallel to this, cup competitions take place in various categories: young marksmen, ladies, gentlemen, seniors, honorary kings.
Proclamation on Sunday
On Sunday at 2:00 PM, the entire club gathers for the proclamation. The new majesties – king, queen, youth king, junior king, ladies' queen – are officially inaugurated with sashes and crowns in the presence of other clubs and the public.
Dance Evening and Family Day
The dance evening with a live band or DJ on Saturday night draws all generations to the festival tent. The village celebrates late into the night with beer, bratwurst, and dancing. The family day, often on Sunday afternoon, offers children's shooting, a bouncy castle, a children's king competition, and a cake buffet.
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