Events - Autumn festivals and markets 2025

Traditional market all about sheep

Der Bachfischet ist der älteste heute noch gelebte Brauch der Schweiz.

Accompany the impressive Hérens cows and the finely coiffed sheep at the traditional Alpine cattle drive on the village square.

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

The Alpfahrt is still an important day of celebration for farmers today. The cattle are ceremoniously driven down into the valley. And in Urnäsch there is the traditional farmers' market.

The grape harvest festival takes place each September in the charming village of Praz.

This fair takes place every year on the Monday of the Federal Fast (Jeûne fédéral).

In the fall, when the farmers return from the Alps with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Prizes are awarded for the most beautiful and best performing cows.

The exhibition takes place every Tuesday from 9 a.m. on the Brüelwiese right next to the monastery.

In autumn, when the farmers return from the alp with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The most beautiful and best performing cows are awarded prizes.

In autumn, when the farmers return from the alp with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The most beautiful and best performing cows are awarded prizes.

The Wega is the highlight of the Thurgau autumn and offers a colorful variety of exhibition booths and a rich entertainment program during six days.

In the fall, when the farmers return from the Alps with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Prizes are awarded for the most beautiful and best performing cows.

The festival is one of the most important events in the region.

The vineyards of Neuchâtel in honor! Marching bands and parades, a festival you should not miss!

The Foire du Valais returns for another promising edition from September 26 to October 5, 2025.

Chilbi Schwanden mit diversen Markt- und Foodständen sowie mehreren Schaustellern mit Fahrgeschäften.

The popular autumn market with its cattle show is an important celebration in Central Switzerland.

In the fall, when the farmers return from the Alps with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Prizes are awarded for the most beautiful and best performing cows.

The Entlebuch Alpabfahrt takes place every year at the end of September. Over 300 head of cattle, accompanied by herdsmen make their way from their summering pastures to Schüpfheim.

In autumn, when the farmers return from the alp with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The most beautiful and best performing cows are awarded prizes.

3 weeks of colour, aroma, taste; these are the ingredients of the 21° Festival della Castagna, which will present the diversity of the Bergell chestnut with over 50 events.

A magical Alpine procession in Plaffeien: thousands of festively decorated animals, a lively village with a market and entertainment as well as the unique atmosphere of a festival steeped in tradition.

Join us for an enjoyable weekend with fun attractions and exhibitions.

Attached to its traditions, the village of St-Cergue is passionate about perpetuating the authentic celebration of the désalpe, during which locals and visitors can enjoy watching the beautifully

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.

"Désalpe" is the best-known of all traditional mountain festivities.

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.

Chästeilet Wengen

A feast for the palate of all cheese lovers! In addition to a large selection of milk and cheese delicacies, a show dairy demonstrates the craft.

After a four-months summer spent in the hills, the colourfully decorated cattle returns to the valley on Saturday 27th of September 2025.

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

Let yourself go and experience a magical world full of wondrous moments.

<strong>On September 28, 2025, the 12th edition of the Leventina Agricultural Day and the 34th edition of the Leventina Cheese Exhibition will take place.</strong>

In the fall, when the farmers return from the Alps with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Prizes are awarded for the most beautiful and best performing cows.

In the fall, when the farmers return from the Alps with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Prizes are awarded for the most beautiful and best performing cows.