Stade Marksmen Festival
Traditional marksmen festival of the Hanseatic City of Stade by the Stade Marksmen Association since 1854
About Stade Marksmen Festival
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Stade Marksmen Association since 1854
The Stade Marksmen Association e.V. was founded in 1854, making it one of the oldest associations in the Hanseatic City of Stade. Over 170 years of association history shape its identity: a tradition-conscious yet modern association that connects the marksmen's tradition with the city's identity.
Festival Weekend Extended to Four Days
The Stade Marksmen Festival spans four days, from Thursday to Sunday, with the fairground open daily from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Thursday features the festival opening, Friday the marksmen's breakfast and dance evening, Saturday brings the King's Shoot and festival parade, and Sunday concludes with Family Day, the children's marksmen festival, and the King's proclamation.
Festival Parade through the Hanseatic City
The highlight of the festival is the grand parade on Saturday. The marksmen, marching bands, flag bearers, and friendly associations march from the fairground at Bogenstraße through the old town, past the market square and the Hanseatic harbor, back to the fairground. The citizens of the Hanseatic City line the streets, and many houses are decorated with birch branches and association flags.
Fairground at Bogenstraße
The fairground at Bogenstraße is located close to the city center and is within walking distance of the old town. For the festival days, a festival tent, shooting ranges, carousels, food stalls, and a beer garden are set up. Its location in the Hanseatic City of Stade makes the marksmen festival an event that reaches not only the members but the entire community.
Stade Marksmen Festival — edition 2026
Fairground with Tradition
The fairground at Bogenstraße has been the site of the Stade Marksmen Festival for decades. A festival tent, shooting ranges, and carousels are set up specifically for the four festival days.
Grand Parade on Saturday
Saturday features the visual highlight with the grand parade. Marching bands, flag bearers, and friendly associations march through the historic old town of the Hanseatic City.
Programme Stade Marksmen Festival 2026
Program Stade Marksmen Festival 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the Stade Marksmen Association in the spring. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Thursday, June 4, 2026
- 3:00 PM: Festival opening with assembly
- Reception of guest associations
- First social evening until 11:30 PM
Friday, June 5, 2026
- Marksmen's breakfast in the morning
- Fairground open
- Evening: Dance evening with live band
Saturday, June 6, 2026 – Main Festival Day
- Marksmen assembly
- King's Shoot
- Grand parade through the old town with marching bands
- King's proclamation – Marksmen King, Young Marksmen King, Ladies' Queen, and Children's Queen
- King's Ball in the festival tent
Sunday, June 7, 2026 – Family Day
- Morning pint with folk band
- Children's marksmen festival with laser rifle
- Family program at the fairground
- King's reception and festival conclusion
Highlights Stade Marksmen Festival 2026
- Stade Marksmen Festival of the traditional association since 1854
- Grand parade through the historic old town
- King's Shoot and King's proclamation
- Dance evening with live band in the festival tent
- Children's marksmen festival on Family Day
Prices Stade Marksmen Festival 2026
Practical information — Stade Marksmen Festival
Date
- Thursday, June 4, 2026
- Friday, June 5, 2026
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 (Main Festival Day)
- Sunday, June 7, 2026 (Family Day)
- Fairground open daily 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
Location
- Fairground at Bogenstraße
- 21682 Stade, Stade District
Admission
- Fairground and festival parade are publicly accessible
- Dance events and King's Ball require admission
Getting Here
- S-Bahn Hamburg S3 / Metronom to Stade
- From the station, walk or take a bus to the fairground
- Public transport recommended
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