Events in Valais - Customs and traditions

The "Vine Pruning Festival" is a convivial day in the heart of Chamoson's vineyards, featuring local produce, fine wines and good company.

Come and celebrate Easter in Crans-Montana! Lots of surprises are waiting for you, as well as good chocolates.

The Easter market: The scent of garlic, candy floss, caramel, cinnamon and many other treats fills the air. Balloons in all colours and shapes wave in the wind and make children's eyes light up.

Unique wine event at the beginning of spring in Valais!

In the heart of spring, a rendez-vous where local produce is shared and encounters are savoured around asparagus!

The Finale Nationale de la Race d'Hérens is a not-to-be-missed event that attracts over 12,000 people to the Pra Bardy arena.

During these 3 days the winegrowers invite you to their winery between 11:00 and 18:00 and let you taste the fine Valais wines.

Over the Ascension weekend, from Thursday May 14 to Saturday May 16, more than twenty wineries in Chamoson and St-Pierre-de-Clages will be opening their doors to you.

Corpus Christi with parade of the Lord's Grenadiers in the parishes

Alpine arc market in Bruson

A day to clear out your closets and attics, Le Village du Livre becomes the Village du Second Hand for one Sunday.

Kippel church consecration with parade of the Herrgottsgrenadiere

Once hearing an alphorn or a Schwyzerörgeli being played in the village – that is Zermatt and its Folklore Music Weeks.

A herd of about 70 blackneck goats passes through the Bahnhofstrasse each morning and evening.

100 years of the Furka-Oberalp RailwayThe Furka-Oberalp Railway celebrates its 100th anniversary from July 3 to 5, 2026.

Every year, the International Alphorn Festival brings together around 100 alphorn players for its unique competition and its spellbinding ensemble pieces.

Discover handcrafted wonders and taste local products! <br>

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls and the traditional fireworks await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls and the traditional fireworks await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!

Happy Birthday Switzerland!

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls, and the traditional fireworks, await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls, and the traditional fireworks await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!

On August 1st, Switzerland celebrates its National Day – and this special event is also celebrated in Leukerbad with a lively program on the mountain and in the village.

Experience genuine Valais Alpine tradition from then and now!

Tradition with music, traditional costumes, dances and colorful costumes from nostalgic times.

A major event dedicated to new and used books. More than 50 second-hand booksellers, events and exhibitions.

Zermatt's top chefs welcome you to the Kitchen Party.

Friends of folkloric sounds take note: In mid-September, Leukerbad invites you to the folk music gathering.

Truly delicious, spicy and irresistible! The Nostalgic Culinary Mile turns back the clock and presents the life and food of yesteryear!

Feast, enjoy and hike!

Church consecration Ferdem with parade of the Herrgottsgrenadiere.

Inschi Choscht, inschers Handwärch, inschi Traditione!

The traditional Alpine descent with the crowning of the Alpine Queen and traditional country music is a highlight.

Come to the 32nd edition of the Chestnut Festival in Fully from October 17th to 18th!

In addition to its traditional fair, the Sainte-Catherine festival includes a festive braderie (under tent) at Plaine Bellevue from Friday to Monday evening.