From September 12th to 14th, celebrate Bénichon in the heart of Fribourg with La Bénichon sarinoise en ville.
Every autumn, the city of Fribourg and the surrounding Sarine district come together to celebrate the “Bénichon”. From September 12th to 14th, 2025, locals and visitors alike are invited to experience the finest of our culinary, craft, and musical traditions in an inviting and genuine setting. This event is a true rendezvous for the Sarine district and celebrates the richness of our terroir and the spirit of sharing that characterizes our region.
The city of Fribourg will be the scene of a host of activities and entertainment:
- A traditional canteen with seating for around 200 is set up on Place Georges Python and is open Friday evening and Saturday for lunch and dinner. On Sunday, the full Bénichon menu is served by reservation.
- Canteen opening hours:
Friday: 4pm–midnight
Saturday: 9am–midnight
Sunday: 10am–6pm
- Canteen opening hours:
- A local produce market is held on Rue de Romont and Place Georges Python on Saturday and Sunday (50 exhibitors)
- Market hours
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Market hours
- Music and folklore all weekend long.
- Many of the town’s restaurants offer the Bénichon menu, providing an opportunity to experience the convivial and authentic atmosphere of the event.
Entertainments
Friday
- 7 p.m. to midnight: Dance with the JMNJ orchestra
Saturday
- From 10 a.m.: Edelweiss Ensemble – Alpine horns
- From 10 a.m. : Benjee’s Örgeli – Trio Schwytzoise
- Around 11 a.m. : Freiburger Biermanufaktur taps a keg and offers beer to the public.
- Around 2 p.m. : La Farandole de Courtepin
- From 6 p.m. : Dance with the JMNJ orchestra
Sunday
- 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. : La Lyre de Fribourg
- 1 p.m. : Quatuor Frib’Or – traditional songs from Fribourg
- From 2 p.m. : musical entertainment in the canteen.
- 3 p.m. : Quatuor Frib’Or in the Ursulines Church
All week-end long :
- Confrérie du Gruyère: cheese-making demonstration
- Bénichon swings
- MEMO and “l’Île au Trésor”
- City farm: discovering small livestock and activities
Sunday lunch menu at the canteen
Cuchaule AOP with Fribourg saffron and Bénichon mustard
Cabbage soup
Borne ham AOP, smoked bacon and sausage, cabbage, carrots, potatoes
Fribourg leg of lamb with grapes, Botzi pear AOP, mashed potatoes and green beans
Meringues and Gruyère double cream
Coffee with Bénichon sweets (bricelet, croquets and aniseed biscuits)
CHF 69.-
Vegetarian option: CHF 49.-
Children’s menu (6-12 years): Cuchaule and mustard – Ham, potatoes, beans – Meringues, double cream
CHF 20.-
Schedule: doors open at 11:30 a.m., meal starts at 12:15 p.m.
(*Online booking, payment on site)
Prices
| Adult | Child | |
| Big menu | CHF 69.- | CHF 20.- |
| Plate of Borne ham AOP | CHF 27.- | CHF 14.- |
| Plate of leg of lamb | CHF 32.- | |
| Vegetarian plate * | CHF 19.- |
* Vegetarian plate : Stuffed kale rolls, Beetroot carpaccio, Carrot tagliatelle, Plain potatoes
“La Bénichon d’Ecuvillens”
In partnership with TPF, you can experience both the Bénichon d’Écuvillens and the Benichon in the City on the same day, thanks to the complimentary shuttle service between the two events. Hop aboard a vintage 1953 bus and check out the programs for both events. There will be a craft market, a Benichon menu, and musical entertainment. Don’t miss the famous pig race, big raffle, Ecuvillens funfair, farm in town, and Benichon in the City ball!
Schedules:
Departure from Fribourg: 10:00 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 1:15 p.m.
Departure from Ecuvillens: 10:45 a.m. / 12:30 p.m. / 2:00 p.m.
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