Willich Shooting Festival
Willich Shooting Festival is held on July 11. This event in the second decade of the month July is annual. Help us
The shooting festival in Willich is an event steeped in tradition that takes place every year on the second weekend in July.
The Schützenfest in Willich has a long and proud history. It was first celebrated in 1885 and has since become an important cultural event in the region. The tradition of shooting dates back to the Middle Ages, when shooting clubs were founded to strengthen the community and support the defense of the town.
Over the years, the shooting festival in Willich has evolved. Today, it encompasses a wide range of activities, including parades, musical events, the shooting of birds and social gatherings. The shooting fraternities play a central role and proudly wear their historic uniforms.
The festival is not only about preserving tradition, but also about community cohesion. It is an opportunity for people of all ages to get together, celebrate and celebrate their attachment to the town and its values.
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