# Customs, Folklore & Celebrations

National Day in Grimentz

31.07.2026
Ancienne Scierie, Rue du Village, 3961 Grimentz
Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls and the traditional fireworks await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!
31 July

15:30 & 16:30 \| Lantern\-making workshop at the Ancienne Scierie \(CHF 5 per child; book online or at the Tourist Office\)
16:00 \| Opening of the canteen run by the Grimentz Fifres et Tambours
19:00 \| Derborence alphorns on the Grimentz sawmill square
20:00 \| Musical entertainment
20:45 \| Derborence alphorns on the Grimentz sawmill square
9\.00 pm \| Procession with the Grimentz Pipes and Drums, followed by a complimentary aperitif on the Place de la Cure
9\.30 pm \| Official reception at the Ancienne Scierie – Speech by Mr John Nicolet, journalist and sports commentator\. Musical entertainment by the Grimentz Pipes and Drums and L’Echo de Moiry
21:45 \| Derborence alphorns on the Grimentz Sawmill Square
From 22:30 to 2:00 \| Evening event at the Ancienne Scierie

Contact

Office du Tourisme de Grimentz

Rue du Village 6

3961 Grimentz

CH