Events in Jura & Three-Lakes - Customs and traditions

Un week-end animé, avec des traditions typiquement suisses !

The distilleries of Val-de-Travers are opening their doors on Saturday 14 June 2025 from 10 a.m. for a day dedicated to absinthe! From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

**Date:** Saturday, 13.06.2026 **Time:** 11:00 am – 8:00 pm ### Programme / Content / Details: The **Second CHASSERAL Folk Festival** will take place on Saturday, 13 June 2026.

Village fiest of St-Imier.

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

Every first Friday of the month, the shops, theatres, galleries, restaurants and bars in Biel's old town come alive.

The summer festival in Biel's old town is the cultural week of the region. The Pod'Ring invites laughter, dancing and enjoyment. In the afternoon, the square is a playground for young and old.

A famous horse show with races, country quadrilles and a parade featuring more than 400 horses.

98nd Festival of Wrestling in the Bernese Jura.

A colourful celebration!

Three days of living tradition: cowbell parades, cultural trail, market stalls, festival food, regional specialities, music, folklore and much more.

Seit einem Jahrhundert engagieren sich Menschen für eine lebendige und vielfältige Einkaufsstrasse im Herzen von Biel.

For many, autumn is the best season to explore nature on foot. Experience the bright intense autumn colours in the vineyards on the north bank of Lake Biel.

Do not miss out on the most important agricultural manifestation of the bernese Jura.

Numerous local wines to taste, more than 30 culinary specialities, various concerts, around 30 covered stalls, a funfair and its carousels. The children's day, its games, its tombola and its parade.

Immerse yourself in Neuchâtel's Harvest Festival: three days of revelry with a flower parade, fireworks and a winegrowers' village in the heart of the city.

Experience a colorful parade and enjoy a cheerful festival with culinary delights and musical entertainment in the heart of Erlach, a medieval Stedtli on Lake Biel.

The animals are sheared, brushed, adorned with large bells, their heads decorated with a fir tree crowned with flowers. The village is also particularly decorated and flowered for the occasion.

A gathering event in the heart of the wine village of Cortaillod to celebrate the end of the grape harvest.

When the autumn sun bathes the vineyards on Lake Biel in warm light at the beginning of October, it's time once again for the Ligerzer Läset-Sunntige.

The closing highlight of the festivities at the lake of Biel.

Biel also celebrates Onion Day. Neumarktplatz is already bustling with activity early in the morning.

The Zibelemärit Aarbärg was organised for the first time in 1972. In addition to the traditional onion and garlic products, clothes, jewellery, wooden items and toys are also on sale.

The festival of St. Martin takes place in the second weekend of November, and the “Revira” on the third weekend. Come and taste the traditional dishes of St.

Every year, young and old alike are in a festive and meditative mood as the festive season approaches. Celebrate the festivities at one of the region's traditional St.

More than 100 exhibitors put the unique heritage of the historic centre to good use. Only artisans who make their products themselves are allowed to attend.

Along the way, bands, street performers and spectators entertain and encourage the participants in this personal challenge.

The four most beautiful days of the year!