Schützenfest 2010
With history dating back to medieval times, the Schützenfest, or 'shooting festival', has long been celebrated in German towns.
In Adelaide the SA German Association has hosted the Schützenfest, the largest folk festival in the Southern Hemisphere, on an annual basis since 1964. The first Schützenfest was celebrated in Adelaide in 1865. Competitive shooting is one of the main features of the Schützenfest because good marksmanship was essential in the defence of medieval towns.
Adelaide's Ellis Park comes alive with the sounds of Oompah music, dancing from the Bavarian and Black Forrest regions of Germany, and also from neighbouring Austria.
Over 40 stalls serving traditional German food and beverage, cultural heritage displays, children's entertainment, Strong Arm Beer Stein Lifting Competitions, and more, Schützenfest is a festival for the whole family.
For more details about the modern Schützenfest please visit the official Schützenfest website.
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