“Dahlia Festival” Anniversary Weekend

2026 Dahlia Festival Anniversary Weekend—Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23, 2026

For one weekend, the Dahlia Festival celebrates its 30th edition! From Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23, 2026, come enjoy a festive program featuring food, entertainment, and music.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 \| 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Seated massages \| 2:00 PM–8:00 PM

Enjoy a seated massage with a view of the lake in a refined, floral setting \| Sylviane Demont / Association Massage Assis pour Tous → Free admission \(donations welcome\), no registration required

Guided Garden Tour \| 4:00 PM–4:30 PM, La Blancherie\.

Enjoy a guided tour of the garden with an expert who will reveal all the secrets of dahlias: their origin, planting, and care. Free and no registration required. Meeting point: La Blancherie.

→ Free and no registration required. Tours begin at La Blancherie.

Latin dance class \| 5:00–6:00 p\.m\., La Blancherie\. Come learn to dance to Latin American rhythms\!

→ Free and no registration required

Night Market \| 4:00 PM–9:00 PM,

The night market at La Blancherie, on the waterfront, showcases our local artisans and producers. Ten vendors promise you a friendly and authentic evening.

DJ Adriano \| 6:00 PM–11:00 PM, La Blancherie\.

DJ Adriano behind the turntables creates a festive atmosphere with Latin American beats!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 \| 9 a\.m\.–11 p\.m\.

Choreo\-Sophrology \| 9:30–10:30 a\.m\., La Blancherie\.

Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation with a choreo-sophrology class.

20 CHF per class.

→ Register here , payment on site.

Dahlia Run \| 10:00 a\.m\., La Blancherie\.

The Dahlia Run starts at 10:00 a.m. at La Blancherie and is organized by the Morges Running Club. On your marks, get set, go!

→ Free and no registration required.

Guided Garden Tour \| 11:00–11:40 a\.m\., La Blancherie\.

Enjoy a guided tour of the garden with an expert who will reveal all the secrets of dahlias: their origins, planting, and care. Free and no registration required. Meeting point: La Blancherie.

→ Free and no registration required. Tours begin at La Blancherie.

Seated Massages \| 2:00 p\.m\.–8:00 p\.m\.

Enjoy a seated massage with a view of the lake in a refined floral setting \| Sylviane Demont / Association Massage Assis pour Tous → Pay what you can \(donations welcome\), no registration required

Guided tour of the garden \| 3:00 PM–3:40 PM, La Blancherie\.

Enjoy a guided tour of the garden with an expert who will reveal all the secrets of dahlias: their origin, planting, and care. Free and no registration required. Meeting point: La Blancherie.

→ Free and no registration required. Tours begin at La Blancherie.

Fairy Tale and Creative Workshop \(free\) \| 4:00–6:00 p\.m\., La Blancherie\.

La Demoiselle aux Lupins invites you into her enchanting world: a fairy tale reading followed by a floral painting workshop, accompanied by a handpan musician. For families.

→ Free admission

Xocolate \| 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, La Blancherie\.

Founded in 2015, Xocolate is much more than just a band: it’s an invitation to travel, a captivating immersion into the enchanting world of Brazilian forró. Led by music and dance enthusiasts, the group sets stages and dance floors ablaze in Switzerland and around the world with a generous and deeply infectious energy.

→ Free admission

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 \|

10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Dahlia Workshop on the Shores of Lake Geneva \| 10 a\.m\.–11 a\.m\., La Blancherie\.

Create your own floral arrangement using the association’s dahlias and take your creation home with you. A bouquet-making workshop is offered. In one hour, you’ll learn step by step how to arrange a bouquet of freshly cut dahlias.

Supplied: a vase, dahlias, greenery, decorations, ribbons, and glitter.

→ Floral workshop for ages 14 and up, led by Les Pensées d’Astride.

Registration required via email: info@lespenseesdastride.ch — 25 CHF www.lespenseesdastride.ch

Yoga class with a view of Lake Geneva \| 10:00–11:00 a\.m\., La Blancherie\.

Yoga Flow uses circular movements to improve joint flexibility before each pose.

This class, led by Macoachsportsante.ch, is open to everyone.

Bring a mat or a towel. It’s also recommended that you bring a bottle of water.

→ The class is free and no registration is required.

Parade featuring a giant puppet and drums: “Les Chemins de Traverse avec l’Enfant Sauvage,” Compagnie Zappar \| 11 a\.m\.–4 p\.m\., La Blancherie\.

To the beat of the drums, a giant puppet wanders among the stalls and visitors, spreading joy wherever it goes and inviting everyone to follow. Organized by Kaléidoscope in Romainmôtier and the Zappar Company, this poetic procession celebrates living traditions through large puppets that interact with residents and visitors. A festive and convivial moment that weaves connections between the local area, memory, and the collective imagination.

Jazz Concert \(Closing Event of the 30th Anniversary\) \| 11 a\.m\.–5 p\.m\., La Blancherie\. To bring the 30th anniversary of the Dahlia Festival to a spectacular close, let yourself be swept away by an exceptional jazz concert\. Live vocals and trumpet with Adriano Bassanini\.

→ Free admission.

Seated Massages \| 11:00 a\.m\.–6:00 p\.m\.

Enjoy a seated massage with a view of the lake, in a refined, flower\-filled setting \| Sylviane Demont / Association Massage Assis pour Tous → Pay what you can \(donations welcome\), no registration required

Guided Garden Tour \| 3:00–3:40 p\.m\., La Blancherie\.

Enjoy a guided tour of the garden with an expert who will reveal all the secrets of dahlias: their origin, planting, and care. Free and no registration required. Meeting point: La Blancherie.

→ Free and no registration required. Tours begin at La Blancherie.

More Information : https://www.morges-tourisme.ch/en/Z14721/dahlia-festival