Schützenfest SV Bookholzberg
Schützenfest of SV Bookholzberg on July 4th and 5th, 2026 — King's proclamation on Sunday evening in the district of the municipality of Ganderkesee
2026
About Schützenfest Bookholzberg
The Schützenfest of SV Bookholzberg is scheduled for July 4th to 5th, 2026, on the calendar of the Ganderkesee Schützenbund (marksmen's association). Bookholzberg is one of the larger districts of the municipality of Ganderkesee, and the Schützenverein (marksmen's club) upholds the annual festival tradition with a bird shooting contest, a parade, a king's dinner, and a dance evening.
The highlight of the weekend is the proclamation of the new shooting royalty on Sunday evening at 7 PM. Free admission to the public program.
Schützenfest Bookholzberg — edition 2026
The 2026 Schützenfest of SV Bookholzberg takes place on July 4th and 5th in Bookholzberg (municipality of Ganderkesee). A classic North German Schützenfest with a parade, king's dinner, and king's proclamation on Sunday at 7 PM.
Free admission to the public program. Member club of the Ganderkesee Schützenbund.
Festival Weekend in the District
Bookholzberg transforms into a festival mile over the two days. Families, clubs, and neighbors gather in the festival tent and on the grounds. The festival catering provides refreshments.
Highlights Schützenfest Bookholzberg 2026
- Classic shooting weekend in the district
- Parade through Bookholzberg
- King's proclamation Sunday 7 PM
- Part of the Ganderkesee Schützenbund calendar
Programme Schützenfest Bookholzberg 2026
Weekend Program
The exact 2026 program will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
Saturday, July 4th
- King's shooting at the range
- Festival evening with dancing in the tent
Sunday, July 5th
- Morning pint (Frühschoppen)
- Parade through Bookholzberg
- Family day with program
- 7:00 PM — Proclamation of the new shooting royalty
- King's dinner with the court
Prices Schützenfest Bookholzberg 2026
Free admission to the public program.
Practical information — Schützenfest Bookholzberg
Dates 2026
- Saturday, July 4th, 2026
- Sunday, July 5th, 2026 — Proclamation 7 PM
Venue
Schützenheim and festival grounds SV Bookholzberg — District Bookholzberg, Municipality of Ganderkesee.
Admission
Free admission to the public program.
Getting There
A28 Bremen–Oldenburg, exit Stuhr or Delmenhorst-Ost. Bookholzberg in the western part of the Ganderkesee municipality.
Bookholzberg in the Ganderkesee Schützenbund
With its central location in the western part of the municipality, Bookholzberg is one of Ganderkesee's significant districts. The SV Bookholzberg is one of the twelve member clubs of the Ganderkesee Schützenbund and maintains its own clubhouse with shooting ranges and a festival ground.
Festival Weekend in July
With its date on the first July weekend, the Bookholzberg festival fits between the Schützenfest of SV Ganderkesee (June 27th/28th) and the festival of SV Hoyerswege (July 11th/12th). The classic weekend program of shooting competitions, a parade, and a dance evening is accompanied by musical contributions from fife and drum corps and festival bands from the region.
King's Proclamation Sunday 7 PM
The ceremonial proclamation of the new shooting king on Sunday at 7 PM is the emotional highlight of the weekend — with the handover of the king's chain and the festive reception of the new court.
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Schützenfest Bookholzberg at a glance
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