Schedule

2026 Program
555th Saint Martin Fair in Vevey

– 555 raisons de faire la Foire !-

 

LES GRANDES LIGNES DE LA 555è édition :
Vendredi 30 octobre : Lunch de soutien, cortège au flambeau des enfants, Veillé du Boeuf, B4Beef Party
Samedi 31 octobre : Foire de la Saint-Martin & Grand Cortège, Ouverture des caveaux, 4-Heures de la Saint-Martin, After Beef Party
Dimanche 1er novembre : Brunch de la Saint-Martin 

Les nouveautés cette année :

Le Lunch de soutien de la Saint-Martin, en partenariat avec la SIC
-> Vendredi 30 octobre, de 11h30 à 15h, Salle del Castillo
-> Prix, menu et vente des billets bientôt disponible !

 

La B4Beef Party
-> Vendredi soir 30 octobre, Salle del Castillo
-> Infos détaillées à venir

 

Les 4-heures de la Saint-Martin
-> Samedi 31 octobre, Galeries du Rivage
-> 4-heures, animation musicale
-> Infos détaillées à venir

 

 

Friday, October 30: Ox Roast Vigil

Dès ~12h
  • Lunch de soutien de la Saint-Martin, en partenariat avec la SIC,
    Salle del Castillo
Dès ~18h
  • B4Beef Party à la Salle Del Castillo
Dès 18h
  • Cortège au flambeau des enfants. Départ 18h – Place du 14 Juin.
  • Grenette : Saucisses grillées, soupe aux pois et galettes de la Saint-Martin. Prévente des portions de boeuf/gratin.
    Fabrication de flambeaux
17h – 01h
  • Ouverture publique du Caveau de la Saint-Martin (Rue des Deux-Marchés 3) & du Caveau des Cents Suisses
Env. 18h45
  • Animation musicale sous la Grenette, par La Lyre et Tuna Helvetica.
  • Bar et animations musicales jusqu’à 22h
Toute la nuit
  • Veillée du Bœuf – cuisson sur place par nos partenaires bouchers/grilleurs

Saturday, October 31: Fair Day

 

From 7am
  • Announcement of the Fair with the Fifres and Drums of Basel (from 7am).
  • Opening of the stalls spread between the Old Town and the Market Square.
  • Tasting & blind test of alpine cheeses as part of the "Vaudois Alpine Cheese Competition," near the Grenette.
9am - Attention new schedule!
  • Departure of the traditional Grand Cortège with farm animals through the city center (from Entre-Deux-Villes) with the participation of His Excellency Saint-Martin, the Vaud Mounted Militias and Musketeers with drums, the Fifres and Drums of Basel, classes from the Schools of Vevey, etc.
    Departure of the Alpine Horn group - 8:45am
    Main Parade Map 2025
From 9:30am
  • Opening of the cantine - Grilled sausages.
10:00am
  • Ceremony of the Brotherhood of St-Martin, notably: Proclamation of the opening of the Fair, speech from the Brotherhood, message from the Authorities, from the godmother, sharing of St-Martin's cloak, induction of new Sisters and Brothers.
    - In front of the del Castillo Hall -
  • Opening of the "Nonnettes Workshops" at our partner the Alimentarium.
  • Opening of the Camera Minutera.
11am - 1pm
  • Public opening of the Saint-Martin Wine Cellar (Rue des Deux-Marchés 3) & the Wine Cellar of the Hundred Swiss.
11:30am
  • Demonstration of the milking of cows (towards the animal tent).
11:30am
  • Services:
    from Beef on the spit - gratin (Grenette)
    from Papet vaudois (Rivage Galleries + del Castillo hall)
3pm
  • Return parade of the animals via the Perdonnet quay
4pm
  • The 4-o'clock of Saint-Martin, at the Rivage Galleries, with animations
5pm
  • Proclamation of the results of the "Vaudois Alpine Cheese Competition."
6pm
  • Closing of the Fair.
from 8pm
  • AfterBeef Party - Dancing evening under the Grenette with Vibration-Events
until 1am
  • Opening of the wine cellars - Rue des Deux-Marchés

Sunday, November 1st: Saint Martin's Brunch

In partnership with Vaud Promotion, the Brotherhood of Saint Martin is pleased to offer you the SAINT MARTIN LOCAL BRUNCH at the Galeries du Rivage!

Doors open at 11:15 AM, brunch from 11:30 AM to 3 PM

Tickets on sale soon.

On the menu, tradition, local flavors, and regional products!

More information on our dedicated article.

Specials Infos

Returnable dishes

Returnable tableware will be used in our cafeterias. Donate the amount of your deposit!

Heating

We will no longer install gas heating, dress warmly!

Transports

Expect traffic disruptions during the Fair. Use public transportation!

Weather

The Fair takes place whatever the weather!

Payment on site

Cash/cards/twint at the stands managed by the Confrérie. Each stand then has its own payment solutions.

WC

Public toilets available at Place Scanavin or Jardin du Rivage.

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