Dorthausen honors its artillery during the period of August 8-11
Celebrate the Shooting Brotherhood Festival in Grefrath-Oedt, Germany, from August 1st to August 4th
Get ready for an exciting celebration as the Shooting Brotherhood Festival in Grefrath-Oedt, Germany, approaches! From August 1st to August 4th, 2025, the town will come alive with a series of events that include parades, religious services, music, dancing, and traditional activities.
August 1st and 2nd
Although specific details for these days were not found in the search results, it's expected that the festivities will kick off on August 1st. On August 2nd, the marksmen will take charge in Dorthausen, led by Marcus Engelmann, Ulf Bimm, and Michael Dols.
August 3rd (Sunday)
The main events will take place on Sunday, August 3rd. The day begins with a holy mass for the living and deceased of the homeland district at the wayside cross (Wegekreuz) at 10 AM. At 11 AM, a grand parade will take place in front of the King and guests near the wayside cross. Participating brotherhoods include St. Vitus Shooting Brotherhood Grefrath-Oedt, St. Peter and Paul Shooting Brotherhood MG-Lürrip, Blue Officers MG-Holt, King's House and Flag Group of St. Matthias Shooting Brotherhood Güntheroven, as well as guest brotherhoods Hehn, Rheindahlen, Güntheroven, and St. Notburga Shooting Brotherhood Viersen - Rahser 1705 e.V., St. Nepomuk Brotherhood Ungerath, St. Joseph Brotherhood Venn. The marching bands Tambour Corps Neuwerk, Hardter Blaskapelle, and Blaskapelle "Patria" Neuwerk will accompany the parade.
After the parade, a traditional Frühschoppen (morning pint gathering) with honors will take place in the festival tent. In the evening, at 6 PM, a second parade will take place in front of the Queen and guests at Am Sitterhof, with participation from multiple guest brotherhoods. At 7:30 PM, the King's Ball will commence with music by party band Roland Brüggen.
August 4th (Monday)
On Monday, the festivities continue. In the morning, a military-style camp/gathering (Biwak) will start in the festival tent. At 12 PM, the wooden shoe parade (Klompenparade) will take place, followed by the Klompenball in the festival tent, with DJ Dirk Heinrichs providing the music. Around 2 PM, the King's bird shooting (Königs-Vogelschuss) will take place next to the festival tent.
The events of the brotherhood take place with free admission. For the complete early August schedule or specifics for August 1st and 2nd, local official bulletins, the Schützenbruderschaft’s website, or community announcements would be the best sources.
Don't miss out on this exciting celebration! Join the Shooting Brotherhood Festival in Grefrath-Oedt and experience a unique blend of tradition and fun.
Unwind after the grand parade and immerse in the festivities at the traditional Frühschoppen on Sunday afternoon in the festival tent.
On Monday, following the wooden shoe parade and Klompenball, take part in the King's bird shooting, an exciting event that encapsulates the outdoor-living and home-and-garden aspects of this festival.
