Borken-Gemen – Gemener Schützenfest 2027
What to expect
Gemener Schützenfest 2027: Expected to be celebrated in Borken-Gemen from Saturday, 31 July to Monday, 2 August 2027, this marksmen's festival includes a funfair. Bürgerschützenverein Gemen 1470 e. V. sets the weekend around the first Sunday in August as the annual date. 2027 this Sunday falls on 1 August. A separate annual announcement with the full supporting programme is still awaited.
Gemener Schützenfest 2027: Venue and festival site
The festival takes place at Schützenplatz Kalverkamp, near Ahauser Straße in the Gemen district of Borken. The organisers also give the extension of Coesfelder Straße as a landmark. The site has been modernised for showmen and has the necessary utility connections. The festival tent is also right next to the funfair site. The processions therefore traditionally end in the tent by way of the funfair site.
Rides and attractions
According to Bürgerschützenverein, more than 40 showmen usually come to Gemen. The official website describes bumper cars, a Ferris wheel, larger rides and various attractions for children as typical offerings. However, this is not a confirmed line-up of rides for 2027. We therefore do not list individual showmen from previous years as confirmed participants. The exact make-up of the new funfair will only become clear with further announcements.
Food and family activities
The association lists currywurst, chips, fish dishes, roasted almonds and other typical specialities among the food and drink options. You can take a break between rides and meet up with friends. The festival tent also hosts marksmen's events and social gatherings. The proximity of the funfair and the marksmen's tent gives the Gemener fair its character. Families can also explore the site together.
Gemener Schützenfest 2027: Dates and opening times
The association's website publishes general, recurring opening times for the funfair. On Saturday, it is open from 14 to 24; on Sunday, from 10 to 24; and on Monday, from 14 to 24. According to the organisers, some children's rides may close earlier. An earlier start is also possible if the bird shooting is rescheduled on Monday. The official annual opening times are included in the schedule; changes for 2027 are possible.
Traditions and programme
The marksmen's festival includes a king's shooting contest, processions and social events in the festival tent. The association also describes a children's activity on Sunday and a fireworks display on Monday evening as traditional highlights. However, the specific programme for 2027 has not yet been confirmed separately. We therefore do not list performers, set fireworks times or event times from previous years as confirmed. The association's calendar remains the authoritative source for these details.
Admission and getting there
Use Schützenplatz Kalverkamp, 46325 Borken-Gemen, as your map reference. The association notes that access to the funfair site during the festival is via one entrance. If you are travelling by car, check the latest parking and traffic arrangements. Bus services to the Gemen district are another option. Expect extra visitors around the festival tent in the evenings.
You can find more fairs in the funfair calendar. New updates are on the official organiser's website.
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Use Schützenplatz Kalverkamp, 46325 Borken-Gemen, as your map reference. The association notes that access to the funfair site during the festival is via one entrance. If you are travelling by car, check the latest parking and traffic arrangements. Bus services to the Gemen district are another option. Expect extra visitors around the festival tent in the evenings.
Frequently asked questions
When does Gemener Schützenfest 2027 take place?
Expected from 31 July to 2 August 2027, based on the official rule of the first Sunday in August.
Where is the festival site in Gemen?
At Kalverkamp, near Ahauser Straße in 46325 Borken-Gemen.
What are the opening times?
According to the official association rule: Saturday 14–24, Sunday 10–24 and Monday 14–24. Some children's rides may close earlier.
How many showmen come to Gemen?
The association says that more than 40 showmen usually attend. The line-up for 2027 has not yet been confirmed.
Is admission free?
The public funfair area has usually been free to enter. Rides, food and any special events cost extra.
Will there be a fireworks display?
The association lists the fireworks display on Monday evening as a tradition. The display on Monday, 2 August 2027, has not yet been confirmed separately.
What marksmen's events are there?
The king's shooting contest, processions and events in the festival tent are traditional features. Exact dates for 2027 will follow.
