Schützenfest Wietmarschen
One of the oldest marksmen's associations in Northern Germany (est. 1564)
About Schützenfest Wietmarschen
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Over 460 Years of Club History
The Wietmarschen Marksmen's Association was founded in 1564, boasting one of the oldest uninterrupted club traditions in Northern Germany. Civic guards, community defense groups, and shooting associations shaped the rural areas of the early modern period, and Wietmarschen has kept this tradition alive to this day. The annual Schützenfest is the club's central event and, at the same time, one of the town's most important civic festivals.
Four-Day Program with a Clear Structure
The 2026 Schützenfest runs from Friday, July 3rd, to Monday, July 6th. Friday opens the festival calendar with an opening evening that is also dedicated to youth shooting. Saturday is all about the party night with a DJ program and a long evening of dancing. Sunday, with the grand parade starting at 3 PM and lining up in the market square, forms the public highlight. Monday concludes with a church service, the king's shooting, proclamation, and evening ball.
Sunday Parade
The Sunday afternoon parade is the visual centerpiece of the weekend. Hundreds of marksmen, king couples, music bands, banner carriers, youth delegations, and festival committees march through Wietmarschen, stopping at the Matthias-Stift before gathering in the market square. Residents and guests line the route, greeting the clubs with applause.
Evening Ball with Christin Stark
Monday evening is dedicated to the evening ball with the hit singer Christin Stark as the live act. This gives the festival's conclusion a special musical accent that goes beyond the usual club program. The proclamation of the new king couple takes place around 1 PM, transitioning into the festive evening.
Wietmarschen as a Festival Location
Wietmarschen is a municipality in the Grafschaft Bentheim district and is one of those places where the marksmen's tradition is deeply embedded in village culture. The Schützenfest thus serves not only as a sporting and social event but also as an annual point of identification for the entire population.
Schützenfest Wietmarschen — edition 2026
Festival Calendar for Four Days
With its clear four-day structure, the Schützenfest offers both members and external guests a good overview. Each day has its own character, and guests can specifically attend individual program points.
King's Shooting and Proclamation
The king's shooting on Monday is the sporting and symbolic core of the festival. Whoever achieves the king's shot takes over the club's royal title for one year. The proclamation around 1 PM transitions from the sporting to the festive phase and forms the prelude to the evening ball with Christin Stark.
Programme Schützenfest Wietmarschen 2026
Program 2026
Friday, July 3rd — Opening Evening
- Welcome in the festival tent
- Youth shooting
- First dance evening
Saturday, July 4th — Party Night
- DJ program in the festival tent
- Dancing until late into the night
Sunday, July 5th — Parade
- 3:00 PM: Lining up of the clubs
- Grand parade through Wietmarschen
- Passing by the Matthias-Stift
- Lining up in the market square
- Evening program in the festival tent
Monday, July 6th — King's Day
- 7:00 AM: Church service
- Following: King's shooting
- Approx. 1:00 PM: Proclamation of the new king couple
- Evening: King's ball with Christin Stark as live act
Highlights Schützenfest Wietmarschen 2026
- Marksmen's association since 1564, one of the oldest in Northern Germany
- Parade on Sunday at 3 PM through the town
- King's shooting and proclamation on Monday
- Evening ball with Christin Stark
- Free access to the parade and festival grounds
Prices Schützenfest Wietmarschen 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Wietmarschen
Getting There
- Car: A 31 exit Lingen or Wietmarschen, then follow signs to the town center.
- Parking spaces are signposted near the town center.
Program Highlights
- Friday, July 3rd: Opening evening with youth shooting.
- Saturday, July 4th: Party night with DJ.
- Sunday, July 5th: Parade at 3 PM through the town.
- Monday, July 6th: 7 AM church service, king's shooting, proclamation around 1 PM, evening ball with Christin Stark.
Admission
- Parade and festival grounds: free entry.
- Dance evenings and concerts in the festival tent: separate charges apply.
On-site
- Festival tent with catering.
- Shooting range for club competitions.
- Live program and dance evenings.
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