Mid-Summer’s Day Festival
Overview
Intro
On the castle of Gruyères' magnificent site, under the aegis of the summer solstice, the Midsummer Day festival is sure to be full of surprises for all Middle Ages enthusiasts.
During a week-end, the Castle of Gruyères celebrates the St. John’s day and presents a medieval fair.Potters, tailors, smiths, apothecaries and weavers are staying behind the stalls. Bakers and chefs spread the scents of their dishes. Acrobats and musicians spin in the crowd.From the court to the gardens of the castle, the medieval companies reveal the traditions and the know-how of the XVth century. Discover how craftsmen worked the material and taste the products of formerly. With the rhythm of former days musics, dance around the St John's fire and admire the jugglers and the tamers of fire.
| Contact address |
Château de Gruyères
Gruyères 1663 Gruyères +41 (0)26 921 21 02 info@chateau-gruyeres.ch |
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| Location |
Château de Gruyères Case postale 1663 Gruyères Schweiz |
| Event Homepage | https://fribourg.ch/en/la-gruyere/events/mid-summers-day-festival/ |
Event dates
- 22 June 2024
- 23 June 2024