Festival programme

This page is still under construction

and should only serve as preliminary information on the planned programme.

The festive programme for EST 2030 in DORMAGEN

Friday, 9 August 2030

10.00 a.m. Meeting of the plenary assembly / plenum of the knighthood

10.00 a.m. Side programme: Guided tour of Zons or Knechtsteden Abbey

13.00 hrs Reception by the mayor

16.00 hrs Solemn mass with investiture in Knechtsteden Basilica

19.00 hrs Official opening of the 23rd EST with flag parade

20.00 hrs Festive evening in the marquee

Saturday, 10 August 2030

From 09.00 a.m. Registration of the authorised majesties

10.00 a.m. Various side competitions e.g. archery, shooting competitions on the shooting range, laser rifle shooting, etc.

12.00 hrs Start of the shooting competitions

Approx. 16.30 hrs End of shooting

17.30 hrs March to the church

18.00 hrs Coronation mass

19.30 hrs King's procession from the church to the festival site

20.00 hrs Festive evening in honour of the Majesties

Sunday, 11 August 2030

10.00 a.m. Entry in the town's Golden Book

12.00 hrs Start of the procession

18.00 hrs Closing of the 23rd EST

a) Brabant parade
b) Mayor's greeting
c) Handover of the European flag by the mayor to the next EST organiser
d) Greeting by the organiser
e) Closing by Grand Master/President

Afterwards: Closing evening in the marquee