Events - Autumn festivals and markets 2024

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It's Chilbi in Beringen!

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The legendary Biel summer festival par excellence! Every year it attracts around 100,000 visitors from near and far to Biel.

Die traditionelle Elmer Chilbi wird jedes Jahr von den Elmer Dorfvereinen organisiert.

Die grösste Chilbi am See bietet Platz für ca. 40 Chilbigeschäfte. Dazu kommen über 100 auswärtige und einheimische Markt- und Verpflegungsstände.

The Wiiprob takes place at the end of August in the cloister of the Museum zu Allerheiligen in Schaffhausen.

A tradition of Fribourg during which food and conviviality between family and friends are at the heart of the programme.

Zahlreiche Aussteller präsentieren sich auf der OHA Oberländische Herbstausstellung Thun mit ihren Produkten und Dienstleistungen aus Gewerbe, Landwirtschaft, Industrie und Handel.

A festival with a long tradition that illuminates the watchmaking city.

Experience the "Züglete" at first hand. On this day, the farmers and their cows will move from the mountains through the promenade to the "Vorschess". The spectacle opens at around 9.30 a.m.

Mirror, mirror on the wall

The "Bénichon" is a century-old, traditional Fribourg celebration!

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One of the largest folk festivals in Zurich

The nostalgic "Schwendner Chölbi" with carousel, boat swing, festival restaurant and confectionery as well as stone throwing, "Hau den Lukas", wheel of fortune and other games.

On Monday, September 18, the traditional Sichlete will take place on the Bundesplatz!

<strong>26th culinary autumn weeks of Lago Maggiore e Valli</strong> The Lago Maggiore region, with its surrounding valleys, welcomes Autumn with many delicious culinary proposals.

The Alpfahrt is still an important day of celebration for farmers today. The cattle are ceremoniously driven down into the valley. And in Urnäsch there is the traditional farmers' market.

This fair takes place every year on the Monday of the Federal Fast (Jeûne fédéral).

Die Ausstellung findet jeweils am Dienstag ab 9 Uhr auf der Brüelwiese direkt neben dem Kloster statt.

The Wega is the highlight of the Thurgau autumn and offers a colorful variety of exhibition booths and a rich entertainment program during six days.

Every year, the last weekend of September is the occasion to celebrate the beginning of the grape harvest in the Neuchâtel region.

The Foire du Valais returns for another promising edition from September 26 to October 5, 2025.

Chilbi Schwanden mit diversen Markt- und Foodständen sowie mehreren Schaustellern mit Fahrgeschäften.

Attached to its traditions, the village of St-Cergue is passionate about perpetuating the authentic celebration of the désalpe, during which locals and visitors can enjoy watching the beautifully decorated herds as they pass by, browse round the market

The popular autumn market with its cattle show is an important celebration in Central Switzerland.

At the end of September, the Fête du Vacherin Mont-d’Or marks the season start for this soft cheese typical of the Vallée de Joux.

In autumn, when the farmers return from the alp with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The most beautiful and best performing cows are awarded prizes.

The largest wine festival in German-speaking Switzerland

The Määs always takes place in the fall, everyone is amazed and looks full. Hundreds of thousands for decades visit the fair at Inseliquai.

"Désalpe" is the best-known of all traditional mountain festivities. After more than four months of grazing in alpine pastures, cows make their way down to the plain.

The Désalpe is the best-known of all traditional mountain festivities. After more than four months of grazing in alpine pastures, cows make their way down to the plain.

The 5th St. Gallen season, the highlight in the fall and the meeting place for all generations: Switzerland's most popular and largest public fair.

Die Chlosterchilbi ist eine jahrhunderte alte Tradition, die jeweils am zweiten Oktober-Sonntag eine grosse Besucherschar anzieht.

Zavranza / Schafscheide. Ftan Pitschen / La Lavina. Mit Festwirtschaft und kleinem Markt mit einheimischen Produkten.