Wolfenbüttel Civic and Marksmen's Festival
Traditional Marksmen's Festival of the Marksmen's Society of 1601 on the Wolfenbüttel Castle Square
About Civic and Marksmen's Festival Wolfenbüttel
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Oldest Marksmen's Festival in the Lessing City
The Schützengesellschaft Wolfenbüttel von 1601 e.V. looks back on over four hundred years of tradition and annually hosts the Civic and Marksmen's Festival on the representative Schlossplatz. The location in front of the baroque Wolfenbüttel Castle lends the event a special atmosphere: where the Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg once resided, citizens now gather for shooting, celebrating, and socializing.
Civic Marksmanship with Popular Appeal
The highlight is the Volkskönigsschießen (folk king shooting), in which not only club members but all interested citizens can participate. This democratic opening of the royal right distinguishes the Wolfenbüttel festival from many other marksmen's events and makes it a true civic festival. In addition, the program offers musical entertainment on Saturday evening, a family day with children's carousels and games, and the popular Bürger- und Schützenfrühstück (civic and marksmen's breakfast) on Sunday morning.
Dates and Highlights
The actual festival week in September is preceded by the proclamation of the new majesties on May 15, 2026, in the Stadtmarkt. On this day, the marksmen kings determined in the previous year are officially announced, and the town hall administration remains closed for this occasion. In September, four exuberant festival days follow, featuring shooting competitions, live music, and a family program – a highlight in the Wolfenbüttel event calendar that celebrates the connection between tradition and joie de vivre in a unique way.
Civic and Marksmen's Festival Wolfenbüttel — edition 2026
Program Structure 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Thursday/Friday: Opening with barrel tapping, Volkskönigsschießen
- Saturday: Live concert in the evening on the Schlossplatz
- Sunday: Civic and Marksmen's Breakfast from 11 am, Family Day with children's program
- Proclamation of the previous year's majesties: already on May 15, 2026, in the Stadtmarkt
The final dates and detailed program will be announced via the website of the Schützengesellschaft Wolfenbüttel von 1601 e.V. (sg-wf.de).
Programme Civic and Marksmen's Festival Wolfenbüttel 2026
Planned Program 2026
Preceded on May 15, 2026
- Stadtmarkt: festive proclamation of the new marksmen majesties 2026
- Town administration closed on this day
September 2026 (Date to be confirmed)
Thursday — Festival Opening
- Setup of shooting ranges on the Schlossplatz
- Opening ceremony with club flags and guests of honor
- Start of the Volkskönigsschießen for all citizens
Friday — Shooting Day
- All-day Volkskönigsschießen
- Catering in the festival tent
- Evening conviviality
Saturday — Concert Evening
- During the day: Continuation of shooting
- In the evening: Live concert on the Schlossplatz
- Dancing and cozy get-together
Sunday — Family Day
- 11 am: Civic and Marksmen's Breakfast
- Family program with children's entertainment
- Announcement of the new marksmen kings
- Festive conclusion
Highlights Civic and Marksmen's Festival Wolfenbüttel 2026
Prices Civic and Marksmen's Festival Wolfenbüttel 2026
Practical information — Civic and Marksmen's Festival Wolfenbüttel
Location
Schlossplatz, 38300 Wolfenbüttel. Central location directly at the castle, within walking distance of Wolfenbüttel train station (approx. 10 minutes) and the Stadtmarkt.
Getting There
By public transport: Regional trains of line RB42/RE10 to Wolfenbüttel station, then walk or bus. By car: A39 exit Wolfenbüttel-Nord, parking available in the city center (parking garages Schloss, Lindener Straße).
Admission
Free entry to the festival grounds. Participation fees for the Volkskönigsschießen on site. Civic and Marksmen's Breakfast and individual evening events with a separate charge.
Current Information
Dates, program, and registrations at sg-wf.de.
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