Raisinée festival and craft market
Overview
Intro
The Association les Z'amis de St-Cergue organizes the Raisinée festival. A fall festival open to all.
Raisinée – also known as ‘vin cuit’ – is the result of a very ancient practice, a sort of culinary alchemy: in autumn, pear or apple juice is simmered in large pots over a wood fire for several hours. This produces a concentrated juice which was once used as a substitute for sugar. Today, it is served with vanilla ice cream, meringues and crêpes, or used to make delicious pastries such as the famous raisinée tart.
From 10am: covered craft market, hot food, and various entertainment for all ages. Plus, on Sundays: alphorns and the La Foulée Folklorique folk dance group.
Saturday
* 10.00 am: Opening of the covered market, lighting of the cauldron and making of Bénichon mustard.
* From 11.00 am: Food available under the canteen.
* 6.00 pm: Market closes.
* 8.00 pm: Musical evening (karaoke).
Sunday
* 9.00 am: Opening of the covered market.
* From 10.00 am: Arrival of the ‘La Foulée Folklorique’ group.
* From 11.00 am: Food and drink available under the canteen.
* Entertainment: alphorn performance.
* 5.00 pm: Bottling of the raisinée.
* Closing of the market and festivities.
On both days: raisinée on sale, bar, various food and drink options, entertainment and a children’s area.
| Contact address |
Maël Deluz
Les Z'amis de St-Cergue Route de Basse Ruche 5 1264 St-Cergue +41 79 964 82 88 leszamisdestcergue@gmail.com |
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| Location |
Les Z'amis de St-Cergue Chemin J. Jacques Rousseau 1264 St-Cergue Switzerland |
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Event dates
- 10 October 2026
- 11 October 2026