“Salon des Alpages” Alpine farmers fair

The 2026 edition of the fair has announced a powerful theme: **the International Year of Pastoralism – how does this affect us all?**

The programme for this festive weekend includes a wide range of activities and exhibitions to suit all tastes.

**Friday 9 October 2026**

* **6.30 pm** Doors open

* **7.30 pm** Country concert featuring Les BerGex and Les Zanonymes in the marquee

* Bar and food (raclette). The ticket, priced at CHF 20, includes admission to the concert and a voucher for the first raclette (complimentary)

* Online tickets available at www.salondesalpages.ch

**Saturday 10 October 2026**

* **9.00 am** Exhibition opens

* **10.00 am** Film screenings in the main hall of the Maison des Congrès

* **2.00 pm** Conference with various stakeholders involved in pastoralism in the Salon Vert

* **4.00 pm** End of the conference

* **6.00 pm** Stalls close

* **6.30 pm** Complimentary drinks reception in the foyer of the Maison des Congrès

* **8.00 pm** Festive evening with a dinner in honour of the associations and organisations working to promote pastoralism, in the main hall of the Maison des Congrès, with entertainment provided by the Jean-Claude Pernet country orchestra. Open to all, by registration only via the website www.salondesalpages.ch or by calling +41 21 614 25 32

* **Midnight** Event closes

**Sunday 11 October 2026**

* **09.00** am Exhibition opens

* **09.30** am Film screenings in the main hall of the Maison des Congrès

* **10.00 am** First round of presentations by the various host organisations and associations working to promote pastoralism, in front of the outdoor area reserved for guests of honour

* **1.00 pm** Second round of presentations by the various host organisations and associations working to promote pastoralism, in front of the guests of honour’s outdoor area

* **2.00 pm** Presentation of livestock from the Vallée des Ormonts and the Vaud Alps in the show ring

* **2.45 pm** Prize-giving ceremony for the ‘School on the Farm’ competition on pastoralism, for pupils from schools in the region

* **5.00 pm** Exhibition closes

### Meeting point

* In the Congress Center car park and at the Maison des Congrès Claude Nicollier