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 market takes place along Rue du Château and Rue des Granges. Pony rides (paid activity) and the Bénichon Farm with its animals are also offered on Rue des Granges.
For more information and registrations [here].
Best Bénichon Mustard Competition of the Canton of Fribourg
On Saturday morning, in front of Château de Chenaux (or under the Jaquemart in case of bad weather), the best mustard competition of the Canton of Fribourg takes place. Both amateurs and professionals can register until 24 August.
For more information and registrations [here].
Bénichon Menu
A canteen is set up in front on Place de Chenaux to welcome visitors eager to enjoy Bénichon dishes.
For more information and reservations [here].
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Free horse-drawn carriage rides are organised on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., departing from Place de Chenaux. Each ride lasts approximately 20 minutes. Reservations are mandatory at the Tourism Office until Friday at 4 p.m. (before the event). On the weekend, it is possible to register at the starting point of the carriages on the designated sheet, subject to availability.
Entertainment
Live concerts take place under the canteen at Place de Chenaux. The route of the tourist train is adapted during the event.
Card Tournament
A card tournament takes place on Friday evening under the festive canteen at Place de Chenaux. Registration, at a cost of CHF 50.– per team of two, is mandatory by email at benichon.estavayer@gmail.com.
Carousels
The carousels are set up on Place du Casino 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 28 to 30 Aug 2026
Estavayer-le-Lac Région
Place des Bastians 1
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
+41 26 301 60 30
