Wardenburger Schützenfest
Four-day Schützenfest with funfair and dance tent on Wardenburg's market square
About Wardenburger Schützenfest
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Marksmen Tradition and Funfair in Ammerland
Schützenfeste (marksmen's festivals) are deeply rooted in northern Lower Saxony. In Wardenburg, the traditional Schützenverein combines the classic elements of marksmen's customs – king's shooting, parade, proclamation – with the character of a large funfair. This combination distinguishes the Wardenburger Schützenfest from many smaller marksmen's festivals and makes it a regional attraction in the southern Ammerland.
Four Festival Days Around the Market Square
From Friday to Monday, Wardenburg's market square becomes the festival mile. Around 30 stands and rides create a funfair atmosphere. The highlight among the rides is the Break Dance by the Mondorf family – a classic of the North German showman scene. In the Caesars Dancing Hall tent, live bands and DJ sets provide entertainment late into the night.
Support from the Oldenburg Showman Association
A special feature of the Wardenburger Schützenfest is the support from the Oldenburg Showman Association. The organized showmen ensure that the festival reaches its previous quality and quantity standards and – in terms of the variety of stands – is compared to the traditional Oldenburg Kramermarkt. This marks the return of a tradition that seemed endangered in the years after the pandemic.
Marksmen's Traditions and Club Life
The Wardenburger Schützenverein, which preserves the customs of marksmen's traditions in the community, is the organizer of the festival. King's shooting and proclamation are the historical pillars of the festival, complemented by parades, battalion roll calls, and social events in the dance tent. With the Schützenfest, the club also emphasizes the importance of volunteer-driven festival culture in the community.
Wardenburger Schützenfest — edition 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the Wardenburger Schützenverein in spring and summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years: Friday opening with keg tapping and first dance evening, Saturday family day with children's program and festival ball, Sunday bird shooting, king's proclamation, and grand parade, Monday morning pint and king's dinner followed by winding down.
The Oldenburg Showman Association ensures a diverse offering of showmen and sales stands, which matches the Kramermarkt of the city of Oldenburg in variety and standard.
Programme Wardenburger Schützenfest 2026
Friday, July 17, 2026 – Opening
- Opening of the Schützenfest with keg tapping on the market square
- First dance evening in the Caesars Dancing Hall
- Opening of the showman and amusement rides
Saturday, July 18, 2026 – Family Day and Festival Ball
- Family day with children's program and discounted ride prices
- Festival ball in the dance tent in the evening
Sunday, July 19, 2026 – King's Shooting
- Bird shooting and king's shooting by the Wardenburger Schützenverein
- Proclamation of the new marksmen's king
- Grand parade through Wardenburg
- Evening king's ball in the dance tent
Monday, July 20, 2026 – Winding Down
- Morning pint with music
- King's dinner for the marksmen
- Social winding down and closing of the showman stands
Highlights
- Break Dance by the Mondorf family
- Caesars Dancing Hall – Dance tent with live band program
- 30 showman stands
Highlights Wardenburger Schützenfest 2026
- Four festival days from Friday to Monday
- 30 showman and sales stands
- Break Dance by the Mondorf family as a classic ride
- Caesars Dancing Hall with evening dancing
- Return to the festival scale of the pre-pandemic era
Prices Wardenburger Schützenfest 2026
Practical information — Wardenburger Schützenfest
Dates 2026
Friday, July 17 to Monday, July 20, 2026.
Location
Marktplatz Wardenburg, 26203 Wardenburg.
Getting There
By car via the B 69 or the A 28 (Wardenburg/Hatten exit). Parking is signposted on the outskirts of town. By public transport via bus line from Oldenburg.
Admission
Entry to the festival grounds on the market square is free. Rides and individual events in the dance tent have separate prices.
Families
Family-friendly during the day, with dance and party offerings for an adult audience in the evenings.
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