Schützenfest Stadtsteinach

Marksmen's traditions since 1854

The Royal Privileged Marksmen's Society 1854 Stadtsteinach is one of the traditional marksmen's clubs in the Upper Franconian district of Kulmbach. Its marksmen's festival is an expression of a centuries-old tradition that combines sport shooting, conviviality, and civic engagement.

A multi-week festival cycle

The marksmen's festival is the conclusion of an entire festival cycle. It is preceded by weeks of preliminary shooting, main shooting, and a club, company, and citizens' shooting. In these competitions, the best marksmen and women, as well as the new monarch, are determined.

Collection of the King and Festival Day

The highlight is the ceremonial collection of the king, during which the new marksmen's monarch is welcomed in a festive procession, followed by the actual marksmen's festival. Music, a festive parade, and social gatherings characterize the festival day, making it an event for the entire town.

Rooted in Stadtsteinach

The marksmen's tradition is firmly linked to public life in Stadtsteinach. The marksmen's society is active throughout the year with numerous events, from regional championship shooting to memorial and pre-Christmas events, thus shaping the club life of the town.

Significance for Upper Franconia

As a living example of Franconian marksmen's culture, the Schützenfest Stadtsteinach stands for the preservation of tradition and community in the Kulmbach district and in the Free State of Bavaria.