Crossbow shooting

The archery contest is organised by the ancient Grand Serment Royal and Noble of Crossbowmen of Our Lady of the Sablon, and the crossbowmen of the Great Guild Royal and of Saint George. Following long-established tradition, the winner of the contest will enter the Grand Place with the Golden Arrow during the Ommegang procession! Once Emperor Charles V “Quint” leaves the Church of Our Lady of the Sablon, the archery guilds will re-enact the historical procession which represents the very origin of the Ommegang Pageant. 19:05 – Assembly of the two Crossbow Guilds and march towards the esplanade of the Church at the Sablon 19:15 – Crossbow contest, and award of the Golden Arrow in front of the esplanade