Schützenfest Zorge
Traditional marksmen's and folk festival of the Zorge Marksmen's Association in the southern Harz
About Schützenfest Zorge
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Marksmen Tradition in Zorge
The Schützenfest Zorge is one of the central traditional events in the Zorge municipality in the southern Harz foothills. The organizer is the Zorge Marksmen's Association, which, with around 200 active members annually, is one of the most important clubs in the local community. The venue is the traditional Zorge Schützenhaus with a shooting range and an adjoining festival hall.
Bird Shooting and King Proclamation
The centerpiece of the Schützenfest is the bird shooting, where the new majesties – the marksmen's king, ladies' queen, and youth king – are determined. The king proclamation on the festival Saturday is a highlight for the club members and the entire village audience.
Festive Parade and Dance Evenings
The festive parade of the marksmen's companies through Zorge is one of the visual highlights. Accompanied by brass bands, club flags, and friendly marksmen's associations from the South Harz region, the companies march through the town in uniform. The dance evenings in the festival hall are staged with changing live bands or dance orchestras and attract a cross-generational audience.
Family Day and Morning Pint
The family day is aimed at children and families with a children's shooting event, games, and catering. The traditional morning pint with brass music marks the conclusion of the festival weekend and brings the community together again for a convivial gathering.
Schützenfest Zorge — edition 2026
Schützenfest Weekend 2026
The 2026 edition continues the multi-day Schützenfest tradition. The program will be planned by the board of the Zorge Marksmen's Association in coordination with friendly clubs and brass bands.
Programme Schützenfest Zorge 2026
Program Structure
The exact program for 2026 will be announced by the organizer in advance. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Friday, July 10, 2026 – Festival Opening – Assembling of the companies, opening evening with dance evening and live music
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Bird Shooting and Festive Parade – Morning bird shooting at the shooting range, afternoon festive parade through Zorge with marksmen's companies and brass bands, evening king proclamation and Grand Dance Evening
- Sunday, July 12, 2026 – Family Day and Morning Pint – Morning morning pint with brass music, afternoon family day with children's shooting, afternoon awards and festival conclusion
Highlights Schützenfest Zorge 2026
- Bird shooting and king proclamation
- Festive parade of the marksmen's companies through Zorge
- Dance evenings with live bands
- Family day with children's shooting
- Morning pint with brass music
Prices Schützenfest Zorge 2026
Practical information — Schützenfest Zorge
Getting There
Zorge Schützenhaus, in the town center. Arrival via the B243 and the L601. Parking available at the Schützenhaus and in the town center.
Tickets
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Dance evenings may have a moderate entrance fee. Food and drinks at the club stands.
On Site
Events at the Schützenhaus with shooting range, festival hall, and outdoor area. Catering stands and toilets at the Schützenhaus.
Accommodation
Guesthouses and holiday apartments in Zorge and in the neighboring towns of Wieda, Walkenried, Bad Sachsa, and Hohegeiß.
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