Stockelsdorf celebrates Schützenfest: tradition, party and fun from June 27th to 29th!

Stockelsdorf celebrates Schützenfest: tradition, party and fun from June 27th to 29th!

From June 27th to 29th, 2025 people will be dancing and celebrating again in Stockelsdorf. Under the motto “Let’s celebrate together!” The shooting club warmly invites the population and everyone interested to experience a colorful and happy shooting festival. The idyllic festival meadow on Dorfstrasse acts as the heart of the event, which offers a colorful program for both young and old. Mayor Julia Samtleben is pleased to present a traditional highlight in the calendar that brings the village community together.

A fixed item on the weekend's program is the parade on Sunday, which starts at 2 p.m. and is accompanied by music from two bands. The parade route leads through the town center back to the festival meadow, where numerous attractions await visitors. With 30 registrations, many clubs are already involved in the parade, and eight friendly shooting clubs have also announced their support to support this festive occasion. This also includes the proclamation of the new majesties, which will take place after the royal shot, which took place on May 28th. ln-online.de reports on the interest of Lars Timmermann, the current king and chairman, in another term of office.

A colorful program for young and old

The anticipation of the exciting competitions and entertainment offers is already noticeable. The traditional shooting competitions start on Friday at 11 a.m., followed by a prize shoot in the afternoon. This year, for the first time, a prize shootout with instant prizes will be offered in the last hours after the parade on Sunday. For younger visitors, two bouncy castles will be set up on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, which can of course be used free of charge and should make children's eyes light up.

Another highlight is the 90s-style after-work party on Friday evening, while Joe Beyer will perform on Saturday at 3 p.m. and keep the atmosphere going. The big party on Saturday evening begins at 7 p.m., with the proclamation of the new dignitaries taking place in the marquee at 8:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy the tried and tested mix of regional dishes offered by the ATSV bistro with delicious grilled dishes, fries and nuggets. The shooting ladies also pamper festival visitors with coffee and homemade cake.

Tradition meets community

Shooting festivals have a long tradition in Germany and take place in many regions, with over 15,000 shooting clubs across the country. These festivals are not only an expression of customs, but also a wonderful opportunity to celebrate togetherness. The beginnings of this tradition go back to the Middle Ages, when marksmen ensured the safety of communities. Today they are an important social event in many places. How alle-schuetzenvereine.de As noted, shooting festivals are not only widespread in Germany, but also in many other countries, making them a symbol of the global community.

Stockelsdorf hopes for numerous visitors and invites everyone to enjoy the varied program, attend the celebrations and perhaps even make new acquaintances. Free entry to the festival tent on all days ensures that everyone has the opportunity to take part in this special event. Be there and celebrate with us!