Volksfest Gadenstedt
Three-day main folk festival with king's, bird, prize, and cup shooting
About Volksfest Gadenstedt
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Volksfest Community as Organizer
The Volksfestgemeinschaft Gadenstedt, as an association of local clubs, is the organizing body of the annual folk festival. Instead of a single club bearing the organizational burden alone, the shooting club, sports club, fire department, youth association, and other organizations share the tasks, thus securing the festival tradition across generations.
Preparatory Shooting Competitions
In the weeks leading up to the main festival, the sporting preliminary rounds take place. On May 30 and 31, 2026, the king's, bird, prize, and cup shooting competitions will be held to determine the new monarchs. These competitions are not only sportingly relevant but also offer social interaction in the festival tent.
Pentecost Camp of the Shooting Club
A separate tradition is the Pentecost camp of the Gadenstedt shooting club, which takes place from May 23 to 26, 2026. The camp is a mix of shooting camaraderie, tent camp atmosphere, and folk festival, and is particularly aimed at the younger members of the club, their families, and friendly clubs.
Main Folk Festival from June 12 to 14
The main folk festival itself takes place from June 12 to 14, 2026, at the Gadenstedt festival grounds. Three days of festivities, including a parade, crowning of the new monarchs, shooting ball, morning pint, and children's afternoon, characterize the weekend. The festival tent is the social center during all three days.
Gadenstedt as Festival Location
Gadenstedt is a district of the municipality of Ilsede with a vibrant club life. The folk festival is one of the most important social events of the year, bringing together the village community, former residents, and guests from the entire Peine district.
Volksfest Gadenstedt — edition 2026
Three Festival Days at the Festival Grounds
From Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, the Volksfestgemeinschaft Gadenstedt offers a packed program. The parade, crowning, shooting ball, morning pint, and children's afternoon follow the established schedule of North German shooting and folk festivals.
Preparation in May
The sporting preliminary rounds and the Pentecost camp take place in the weeks before the main festival, thus creating a longer festival season that shapes club life over several weeks.
Programme Volksfest Gadenstedt 2026
Preparatory Dates
- May 23–26, 2026 — Pentecost Camp of the Shooting Club
- May 30 and 31, 2026 — King's, Bird, Prize, and Cup Shooting
Friday, June 12, 2026
- Opening of the festival tent at the festival grounds
- Live music or disco in the evening
Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Parade through Gadenstedt
- Ceremony at the festival grounds
- Grand shooting ball in the evening with crowning of the new monarchs
Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Morning pint with brass band music
- King's dinner
- Children's afternoon with games
- Festival finale in the festival tent
Note
The detailed program will be published by the Volksfestgemeinschaft Gadenstedt in spring 2026. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years.
Highlights Volksfest Gadenstedt 2026
- Pentecost Camp May 23–26, 2026
- Shooting competitions May 30–31, 2026
- Parade on Saturday, June 13
- Crowning of the new monarchs on Saturday evening
- Family afternoon on Sunday
Prices Volksfest Gadenstedt 2026
Practical information — Volksfest Gadenstedt
Date 2026
Pentecost Camp: May 23–26, 2026. Shooting competitions: May 30–31, 2026. Main folk festival: June 12–14, 2026.
Location
Festplatz Gadenstedt, district of the municipality of Ilsede, 31246 Ilsede.
Admission
Free entry to the festival grounds. Shooting ball may have an admission fee.
Getting There
Gadenstedt is accessible via the L 460.
Organizer
Volksfestgemeinschaft Gadenstedt.
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