Organised as part of the Bénichon staviacoise, the Best Bénichon Mustard Competition of the Canton of Fribourg brings together amateurs and professionals for a gourmet day dedicated to tradition.
Amateurs and professionals present their recipes to a jury composed of eight Moustardiers. Each mustard is evaluated according to three criteria: colour, consistency, and taste. At the end of the tastings, prizes are awarded to the top three in the amateur category, the first in the professional category, as well as the winner of the public prize.
In the afternoon, visitors are invited to taste the 15 best mustards selected by the jury and to vote for their favourite.
This year, the Interprofession de la Cuchaule AOP is partnering with the competition by offering the Cuchaules AOP served during the tastings. A mascot featuring the Cuchaule AOP will also be present to liven up the event.
Only the top 20 results in the amateur category, the top 3 in the professional category, as well as the winner of the public prize are published.
Free entry
Free tasting of the 15 best mustards and public voting
- Free registration : form available in the downloadable files, to be completed and returned to the Estavayer-le-Lac Region Tourist Office. Registration deadline is Monday, 24 August 2026.
- Mustard submission : bring a jar filled to half (maximum 3 cm below the edge) to the Estavayer-le-Lac Region Tourist Office (Place des Bastians 1), no later than the day before the event at 16:00.
- Jar : provided by the Tourist Office or you may use a jar identical to that of the organisers: 500 ml glass jar with mechanical closure and white rubber seal.
Location
In front of the Château de Chenaux or, in case of bad weather, under the Jacquemart.
Timings
- 09:00 – 12:00 : tasting by the Moustardiers
- 15:00 – 16:00 : tasting and public voting
- 18:00 : prize giving under the festival tent
Dates and timetable
29 August 2026
Saturday
09:00 - 18:00
Estavayer-le-Lac Région
Place des Bastians 1
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
+41 26 301 60 30
