Events in Vaud - Autumn festivals and markets 2026

A traditional folk festival par excellence, the Châtel-St-Denis Bénichon commemorates the end of the harvest, the herds' descent from the mountain pastures and the return to winter quarters.

It's autumn that the Pays-d'Enhaut is decked out in its most beautiful colours...

Near Lake Neuchâtel, the village of Bonvillars hosts Switzerland's first truffle market every last Saturday in October.

Le Bourru is a tradition at the heart of the La Côte vineyards. A number of winegrowers in Begnins, Luins, Vinzel and Bursins open their cellars to wine lovers.

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