Volks- und Schützenfest Schwinde
Traditional August festival in Stover Holz with disco and children's program
About Volks- und Schützenfest Schwinde
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Over a Century of Marksmen's Tradition in Schwinde
The Schwinde and surrounding area marksmen's club was founded in 1919, making it one of the most traditional marksmen's clubs in the Harburg district. The village of Schwinde is located in the Elbmarsch municipality, nestled between the Elbe and Geest rivers. The annual Volks- und Schützenfest is the club's flagship event, combining classic marksmen's traditions with elements suitable for a folk festival.
Festival Grounds in Stover Holz
The festival grounds in Stover Holz, a forest area near Marschacht, provide the natural backdrop for the festival. The festival tent, shooting range, and outdoor areas are nestled within the forest, creating an atmosphere distinct from urban folk festivals. Its location away from main roads makes the festival grounds a protected place where marksmen's families set up for three days.
Three Days of Marksmen's Traditions and Folk Festival
The festival traditionally runs from Friday to Sunday at the beginning of August. It kicks off with the Zapfenstreich on Friday evening, followed by the bird shooting on Saturday, where the new monarchs are determined. The festive parade on Saturday afternoon leads marksmen and music groups through Schwinde and the surrounding area. The king's dinner, proclamation of the king, and dance evenings mark the further proceedings, complemented by a disco event for younger guests and a children's program on family afternoon.
Vibrant Club Life
Behind the festival lies dedicated club life with women's, men's, youth, and children's groups. Preparations begin months in advance with practice shoots and cup competitions. During the festival, volunteers ensure setup and dismantling, catering, and the smooth running of all program items. Friendly marksmen's clubs from Elbmarsch and the neighboring Lüneburg district send delegations.
Significance in the Elbmarsch
In the densely packed event calendar of the Elbmarsch municipality, the Volks- und Schützenfest Schwinde holds a special place. The combination of centuries-old tradition, idyllic forest location, and a balanced program of marksmen's traditions, family activities, and a disco evening attracts a broad audience.
Volks- und Schützenfest Schwinde — edition 2026
Three Days in Stover Holz
The 2026 festival continues the over one hundred-year-old tradition. The festival grounds in the Stover Holz forest area near Marschacht offer the characteristic backdrop for the Zapfenstreich, bird shooting, and festive parade. With its balanced mix of classic marksmen's traditions and folk festival elements like disco and a children's program, the festival appeals to multiple generations.
Detailed Program to Follow
The exact hourly schedule, including the king's proclamation, dance evenings, and the disco event, will be published by the organizer in the summer of 2026. The cornerstones remain the same: Zapfenstreich at the start of the festival, bird shooting on Saturday, the festive parade, and the king's dinner.
Programme Volks- und Schützenfest Schwinde 2026
Program Structure (based on proven previous years' cornerstones)
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in early summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
Friday — Festival Kick-off
- Assembly of marksmen's families
- Solemn Zapfenstreich in Stover Holz
- Festival ceremony with welcome of delegations
- Dance evening in the festival tent
Saturday — Bird Shooting and Festive Parade
- Bird shooting to determine the new monarchs
- Proclamation of the king
- Festive parade through Schwinde
- King's dinner
- Disco event in the festival tent for younger guests
Sunday — Family Day and Wind-down
- Frühschoppen with brass band music
- Children's program in the afternoon
- Joint wind-down in the festival tent
Highlights Volks- und Schützenfest Schwinde 2026
- Over 100 years of marksmen's tradition in Stover Holz
- Bird shooting and crowning of the new monarchs
- Festive parade through Schwinde
- Disco event in the festival tent
- Children's program on family day
- Idyllic forest backdrop near Marschacht
Prices Volks- und Schützenfest Schwinde 2026
Practical information — Volks- und Schützenfest Schwinde
Date 2026
- Expected Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 2026 (Date to be officially confirmed)
- Three festival days at the beginning of August
Location
- Festival grounds in Stover Holz
- 21436 Marschacht, Schwinde district
Organizer
- Schützenverein Schwinde u. Umgg. von 1919 e.V.
- Website with date details: schuetzen-schwinde.de
Getting There
- By car via the B404 towards Marschacht
- Parking available in the vicinity of the festival grounds
- Accessible via the bus lines of the Elbmarsch municipality
Admission
- Free entry to the festival grounds
- Separate charges for food and drinks in the festival tent and for the disco evening
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