# Customs, Folklore & Celebrations

“Salon des Alpages” Alpine farmers fair

09.10.2026
Maison des congrès, Chemin des Grandes Isles 7, 1865 Les Diablerets
The 13th edition of the Diablerets Alpine Pastures Fair will take place from 9 to 11 October 2026 at the Maison des Congrès!
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

### Meeting point

* In the Congress Center car park and at the Maison des Congrès Claude Nicollier

More dates

  • 09.10.2026
  • 10.10.2026
  • 11.10.2026

Contact

Salon des alpages

Secrétariat

Rue de la gare 11

1860 Aigle

CH