Overview

• On August 9, up to 4,000 self-described “haters” converged on Altschauerberg following calls online for a ‘Schanzenfest,’ ignoring a local ban on large gatherings, noise and pyrotechnics.
• Markt Emskirchen issued an Allgemeinverfügung ahead of the event prohibiting assemblies in the Emskirchen and Schauerberg districts.
• Police deployed a large contingent—including a mounted unit and support command—to prevent incursions into prohibited areas and uphold the assembly ban.
• Despite enforcement challenges, the gathering remained broadly peaceful, with only isolated incidents such as an officer insult, a resistance action and pyrotechnics use.
• Most participants dispersed by Saturday evening, while officers continued identity checks and maintained a presence to prevent renewed gatherings.