Dalum Shooting Festival: A weekend full of tradition and festivities!

Dalum Shooting Festival: A weekend full of tradition and festivities!

On Friday, June 20, 2025, the eagerly awaited shooting festival began in Dalum, which opened with the traditional sitting in the tent. Throughout the weekend, organizers expected a warm community gathering with a variety of activities that appealed to visitors and participants alike. The highlight of the first day of the festival was the prize shooting, in which numerous participants, young and old, were able to demonstrate their skills. In the spirit of conviviality, there were also offers of cocktails and delicious bratwursts to guarantee the physical well-being of the visitors, reports NOZ.

The program for Saturday promised just as many highlights. From 1:30 p.m., the shooting sisters and brothers met on the festival site to continue the celebrations. The children's king and the reigning king Maik Gille were then picked up, supported by the St. Hubertus Meppen marching band. The club's seniors, who had a vehicle at their disposal to enable them to walk to the festival tent together, also became a company. Another highlight was the honoring of individual club members, followed by an invitation to coffee and homemade cake.

Festive highlights and honors

The Royal Ball was on the program on Saturday evening. This began at 8 p.m. with the entry of the shooting throne. The visiting clubs included St. Hubertus Dalum Dorf and St. Georg Dalum. The band Your Music provided the musical entertainment and kept the festival guests dancing until late in the evening. Another celebratory act was the proclamation of the new rifle throne. The honors that took place in this context highlighted the achievements of numerous club members, including 75 people who were honored for long-term membership. Honors for 50 and 60 years of membership in the club were also celebrated, to the delight of those present, who celebrated the special moment with applause and cheers Website of the Sudendorf-Schierloh shooting club reported.

Sunday traditionally began with a service in the Pauluskirche at 9 a.m., followed by a shared breakfast in the marquee. A crowning conclusion to the festival was the royal shooting, accompanied by the Dalum Music Association. The proclamation of the new shooting king and queen, which took place on this day, was accompanied by a dance of honor. The day ended in a relaxed atmosphere and will be remembered by both the shooters and the guests as successful and harmonious.

The last day of the festival: cleaning up and grilling

The last day of the shooting festival was characterized by a sense of community. All club members were asked to help clean up, which once again demonstrated the solidarity within the shooting community. The culmination of the celebration was a barbecue that rounded off the happy and festive days. The shooters of the St. Barbara Dalum Association invited all guests to celebrate the festival together - with numerous culinary and cultural highlights that thrilled every visitor.

Overall, the Dalum 2025 shooting festival was an unforgettable experience that focused on tradition and community cohesion.