A tradition of Fribourg during which food and conviviality between family and friends are at the heart of the programme.
Bénichon Market
On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., a craft and local product market takes place along Rue du Château and Rue des Granges. Pony rides (paid activity) and the Bénichon Farm with its animals are also available on Rue des Granges.
Best Bénichon Mustard Competition of the Canton of Fribourg
On Saturday morning, in front of the Château de Chenaux (or under the Jaquemart in case of bad weather), the competition for the best mustard in the canton of Fribourg is held. Amateurs and professionals can register until August 25.
More information and registration [here].
Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
Free horse-drawn carriage rides are organized on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., departing from Place de Chenaux. Each ride lasts about 20 minutes. Advance booking with the Tourist Office is mandatory until Friday at 4 p.m. (before the event). During the weekend, registration is possible at the starting point of the floats on the sheet provided for this purpose, subject to availability.
Entertainment
Live concerts are held under the marquee at Place de Chenaux. The P’tit Train route is adapted during the event.
Card Game Tournament
A card game tournament takes place on Friday evening under the festive marquee at Place de Chenaux. Registration costs CHF 50 per team of two. Mandatory registration via email at: benichon.estavayer@gmail.com
Rides
The carousels are set up on Casino Square, on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free of charge event
Dates and timetable
From 29 to 31 Aug 2026
Estavayer-le-Lac Région
Place des Bastians 1
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
+41 26 301 60 30
