Bird shooting on Corpus Christi: Schützenfest-Spectacle in Soest!

Bird shooting on Corpus Christi: Schützenfest-Spectacle in Soest!

On June 19, 2025, the Altkreis Soest celebrates a large shooting festival on the occasion of the Central Period Corpus Christi. In the places of Müllingsen and Welver baskets, citizens can look forward to exciting competitions and social get-together. [Soester-Anzeiger] reports that bird shooting begins at the Schützenhaus on Bördenstraße at 4 p.m. in Müllingsen, while the shooters in Borgeln compete to determine the new royal couple at 5:30 p.m.

In Müllingsen, the shooters heard the wake -up call of the drum corps early in the morning at 6 a.m. After the first shooting, a dance event with DJ Drob is on the program. A highlight will be the festive evening on Friday, June 20, at 6 p.m., where the new royal couple on the coronation stone is crowned. The party with DJ Jan Essler starts from 7 p.m.

festivities in Borgeln

In Borgeln, the shooting festival also invites you to a special event. The imperial shooting will be held here at 6 p.m. on Friday at 4 p.m. A tapping after the coronation ceremony at 8 p.m. rounds off the evening. On Saturday, June 21st, the parade will take place on Bördestraße at 3 p.m., followed by an entertaining evening with its own program for the children.

The shooting club Borgeln has prepared a varied program that should not only attract the shooting -loving members, but also the entire community. The imperial shooting and regular festivities strengthen the community spirit and offer a platform for happy gatherings.

tradition and community

shooting festivals are a true tradition in Germany, with over 15,000 shooting clubs, as is emphasized on [all-shouting associations]. The course of such festivals varies depending on the club, but overall characterized by the choice of the new rifle king, a move and social events with musical accompaniment.

The origins of the rifle festivals go back to the Middle Ages and also show themselves in today's celebrations that celebrate the security awareness of the communities - then as now. In recent years, the number of members in shooting clubs has been growing steadily, which promises the future security of this tradition.

The special thing about these festivals is not only the competitions, but also the opportunity to refresh old friendships and to make new acquaintances. The shooting clubs manage to bring people of different backgrounds together and cordially invite everyone to the celebrations.

In the coming days, a lot will be offered in both places and many memories will surely be created. If you also want to become part of this tradition, visit the shooting festival in Müllingen or Borgeln and enjoy unforgettable hours with old and new friends.