Helmstedt – Helmstedter Schützen- und Volksfest 2027
What to expect
The Helmstedter Schützen- und Volksfest 2027 is expected to be held at Whitsun on 16 and 17 May. The city describes the fair as taking place annually at Whitsun. The full period 2027 has not yet been confirmed. The individual days have not yet been confirmed separately.
Helmstedter Schützen- und Volksfest 2027: Date and festival site
The provisional main period covers Whit Sunday and Whit Monday. In 2027, these days fall on 16 and 17 May. Further festival days before or after Whitsun are possible, but have not yet been confirmed. Opening times for 2027 have also not yet been published.
For the 2026 edition, the city lists Schützenplatz an der Masch. The organiser was the Helmstedter Schützenbrüderschaft. It is at Maschweg 9 in 38350 Helmstedt. You should check the venue details for 2027 again before your visit.
Fair and funfair
According to the city of Helmstedt, the event combines a marksmen's festival with a fair. It is one of the events held there every year. The city counts it among the larger local festivals. It also mentions the spring market and Martinimarkt. According to the city, both are smaller.
It is not yet known which rides and showmen will take part in 2027. So there is no list of specific attractions here yet. Prices and a possible family day for the upcoming edition have also not yet been announced.
Helmstedter Schützen- und Volksfest 2027: Tradition
The Helmstedter Schützenbrüderschaft describes a programme of events around Whitsun. This includes a reception for the festival dignitaries. It also mentions a procession. According to its description, the participants walk together to the marksmen's hall. The city also reports a procession through the city centre to the festival site.
Individual programme events with dates and times for 2027 have not yet been published. Information from previous years is therefore no guarantee for the upcoming edition. Once the new programme is available, you can plan your visit in more detail.
Getting there and information
For your journey, use Schützenplatz an der Masch as your destination. Also check local traffic and parking information in advance. Changes related to processions and the fair are possible.
You can find the latest information about the marksmen's brotherhood on its official website. You can also discover more events in the region in our funfair calendar.
Highlights at a glance
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AdvertisingFrequently asked questions
When is the Helmstedter Schützen- und Volksfest 2027?
Expected at Whitsun on 16 and 17 May 2027. Further festival days and the exact full period have not yet been confirmed.
Where does the event take place?
For 2026, the city named Schützenplatz an der Masch, Maschweg 9 in Helmstedt. The venue for 2027 has not yet been confirmed.
When does the fair open?
Opening times for 2027 have not yet been published.
Which rides are coming?
The line-up of rides for 2027 is not yet known.
Is there a parade?
According to the city, a procession is part of the tradition. The exact programme for 2027 has not yet been published.
How much is admission?
Information about admission for 2027 has not yet been published.
