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:

2:30-7:00pm - Überland Band

Pavilion:

1:00-5:00pm - Alpen Echos Trio

3:30pm - Donauschwaben Youth Group

5:45pm - Enzian Schuhplattlers

6:00-9:00pm - Vereins Musikanten

Sunday Parades led by Roger Bacon Alumni Big Band members The Roger Bacon Alumni Big Band performs locally as the Sound Body Jazz Orchestra

2:00pm - Opening Parade/ Shooting for King

5:00pm - Grand Parade/ Crown King and Queen

Date: June 14-16, 2024