Schützenfest is a German fest dating to medieval times. It celebrates an alert marksman (Schütze) saving a young child's life from an eagle attack. The grateful townspeople crowned this person Schützenkönig. Schützenfest was brought to Cincinnati in 1866 by German immigrants. It is actually older than the Cincinnati Reds!
The Kolping Society crowns our Schützenkönig each year by the marksman who shoots down the last piece of a hand-carved wooden eagle, perched high on a pole.
You do not want to miss our Schützenfest Gemütlichkeit of beer, wine, food, and entertainment for the whole family!
Schützenfest benefits the Cincinnati Kolping Society and its many philanthropic efforts.
Schedule:
Wein & Bier Stube:
3:30-7:00pm - Vereins Musikanten
7:30-10:30pm - Gerhard Albinus
Pavilion:
3:00-6:30pm - Alpen Echos Trio
6:30pm - Enzian Schuhplattlers
7:00-11:00pm - Bergstrasse Boys
Family Zone:
3:30-6:45pm - Just 2 Howlers
7:00-10:00pm - Accoustic Blue Band
3:30-7:30pm - German-American Citizens League Team Target Competition
8:00pm - Hofbräu München
Stein Holding Competition - OH Regional Qualifier Pavilion Stage
Date: June 14-16, 2024
