“Salon des Alpages” Alpine farmers fair

The 2026 edition of the fair has announced a powerful theme: the International Year of Pastoralism – how does this affect us all?
The programme for this festive weekend includes a wide range of activities and exhibitions to suit all tastes.

Friday 9 October 2026

• 6.30 pm Doors open
• 7.30 pm Country concert featuring Les BerGex and Les Zanonymes in the marquee
• Bar and food (raclette). The ticket, priced at CHF 20, includes admission to the concert and a voucher for the first raclette (complimentary)
• Online tickets available at www.salondesalpages.ch

Saturday 10 October 2026

• 9.00 am Exhibition opens
• 10.00 am Film screenings in the main hall of the Maison des Congrès
• 2.00 pm Conference with various stakeholders involved in pastoralism in the Salon Vert
• 4.00 pm End of the conference
• 6.00 pm Stalls close
• 6.30 pm Complimentary drinks reception in the foyer of the Maison des Congrès
• 8.00 pm Festive evening with a dinner in honour of the associations and organisations working to promote pastoralism, in the main hall of the Maison des Congrès, with entertainment provided by the Jean-Claude Pernet country orchestra. Open to all, by registration only via the website www.salondesalpages.ch or by calling +41 21 614 25 32
• Midnight Event closes

Sunday 11 October 2026

• 09.00 am Exhibition opens
• 09.30 am Film screenings in the main hall of the Maison des Congrès
• 10.00 am First round of presentations by the various host organisations and associations working to promote pastoralism, in front of the outdoor area reserved for guests of honour
• 1.00 pm Second round of presentations by the various host organisations and associations working to promote pastoralism, in front of the guests of honour’s outdoor area
• 2.00 pm Presentation of livestock from the Vallée des Ormonts and the Vaud Alps in the show ring
• 2.45 pm Prize-giving ceremony for the ‘School on the Farm’ competition on pastoralism, for pupils from schools in the region
• 5.00 pm Exhibition closes