Schützenfest SV Schönemoor
Edition 2026 Brass band History Folk traditions

Schützenfest SV Schönemoor

Schützenfest of the SV Schönemoor in the municipality of Ganderkesee on June 6 and 7, 2026 — King's proclamation on Sunday evening

Ganderkesee — Landkreis Oldenburg (03458)
Dates 06 Jun — 07 Jun 2026
Venue Ganderkesee (03458)
Prices Free
Status

About Schützenfest Schönemoor

The Schützenfest of the Schützenverein Schönemoor is part of the festival calendar of the Ganderkeseer Schützenbund and will take place in 2026 on June 6 and 7. In the Schönemoor district of the municipality of Ganderkesee, the club gathers its members, guests, and the village population for the traditional weekend with bird shooting, king's dinner, festival parade, and dance evening.

On Sunday evening at 7 p.m., the new Schützenkönig (shooting king) or Schützenkönigin (shooting queen) will be proclaimed — the highlight of the weekend. The Schützenfest is part of the cycle of twelve Schützenfeste that the Ganderkeseer Schützenbund celebrates in its districts between May and August.

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SV Schönemoor in the Ganderkeseer Schützenbund

The Schützenverein Schönemoor is one of the twelve member clubs of the Ganderkeseer Schützenbund. Its club life has shaped village life in Schönemoor for generations — a district of the municipality of Ganderkesee between Bremen and Oldenburg. The club maintains a clubhouse with shooting ranges and a festival grounds that becomes a festival mile over the Schützenfest weekend.

Program Overview

The Schützenfest follows the classic structure of North German shooting traditions. Bird shooting on the festival grounds, king's shooting for the royal title, king's dinner for the reigning court, festival parade through the village, dance evening in the festival tent, and family day with activities for the youngest generation. The music bands and ensembles from the region play a special role, providing musical accompaniment for the festival parade.

King's Proclamation Sunday 7 p.m.

The central moment of the weekend is the proclamation of the new majesties on Sunday evening. The reigning king relinquishes his title, the new majesties are adorned with the king's chain and presented to the assembly. This is followed by the king's dinner with the new court.

Integration into the Schützenbund

With the date on June 6/7, 2026, the Schönemoor festival fits between the Federal Shooting Festival at the end of May and the other club festivals. The complete festival calendar of the twelve clubs of the Ganderkeseer Schützenbund is documented in the regional press (NWZ, Weser-Kurier).

Schützenfest Schönemoor — edition 2026

The 2026 Schützenfest of the SV Schönemoor takes place on Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, in Schönemoor (municipality of Ganderkesee). A classic program of bird shooting, king's dinner, festival parade, and dance evening. The proclamation of the new Schützenkönig takes place on Sunday at 7 p.m.

Free admission to the public program. Organizer: SV Schönemoor — member club of the Ganderkeseer Schützenbund.

Village Festival with Tradition

The Schützenfest is the most important weekend of the year for the Schönemoor district. Families, clubs, and neighbors gather on the festival grounds, and local gastronomy and the Schützenverein provide catering. The festival tent offers space for gatherings, dancing, and festive concerts.

Programme Schützenfest Schönemoor 2026

Program June 6/7, 2026

The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:

Saturday, June 6

  • King's shooting at the SV Schönemoor stand
  • Festival evening with dancing in the festival tent

Sunday, June 7

  • Morning pint from late morning
  • Festival parade through Schönemoor
  • Family day with activities for children
  • 7:00 PM — Proclamation of the new Schützenkönig and Schützenkönigin
  • King's dinner with the new court
  • Winding down the evening in the festival tent

Highlights Schützenfest Schönemoor 2026

  • Classic North German Schützenfest
  • King's proclamation Sunday 7 p.m.
  • Festival parade through the Schönemoor district
  • Part of the Ganderkeseer Schützenbund calendar

Prices Schützenfest Schönemoor 2026

Free admission to the public program. Consumption at the festival tent and stands.

Practical information — Schützenfest Schönemoor

Dates 2026

  • Saturday, June 6, 2026
  • Sunday, June 7, 2026 — Proclamation 7 p.m.

Venue

Schützenheim and festival grounds SV Schönemoor — Schönemoor district, municipality of Ganderkesee.

Admission

Free admission to the public program. Dance evening may be subject to a fee.

Getting There

A28 Bremen–Oldenburg, exit Stuhr or Delmenhorst-Ost. Schönemoor is located in the area of the municipality of Ganderkesee.

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