This weekend, cows and goats will be out. It is also the promise of diving into varied eras and atmospheres. We selected five ideas for outings to do in Haute-Savoie, October 5 and 6, 2024.
The autumn fair and the international breed and cheese show Abondance
The 599e autumn fair and international breed and cheese show Abondance takes place this Sunday October 6. In view of the health risk due to bluetongue and to avoid taking any risks, the cantonal Abondance breed competition will not take place. But the rest of the program is unchanged and still puts the famous appellation in the spotlight: manufacturing demonstration, exhibition on manufacturing and cow feeding, treasure hunt, presentation and tasting of STG Berthoud, presentation of Abondance cows , craft and traditional market, sale of Breton products, entertainment, brass bands, and catering.
Practical information
Sunday October 6, in the village center of Abondance. Free.
The 8e goat descent in Giez
THE Bernard Marchand’s goats return from summer pastures and make their return to the plain, this Saturday October 5from 11:30 a.m. The opportunity to celebrate the event between craft marketsale of breads baked over a wood fire, local products, tasting of local cold meats and cheeses, refreshment bar and musical entertainment.
Practical information
Saturday October 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Robert Terrier room, 135 route Bourgeal, in Giez.
The festival of old trades in Rumilly
La Balouria, festival of old tradesis organized by the Patoisans of Albanians this Saturday, October 5, in the afternoon, in the streets of Rumilly. On the menu, old trades, works of yesteryear, dialect games and a musical parade, at 2 p.m.
Practical information
Saturday October 5, from 2 p.m., in the town center of Rumilly.
The Savoie Retro Games festival in Seynod
Lovers of video gamesthis meeting is for you. THE Savoie Retro Games festival brings together 70 exhibitors, three car simulators, offers virtual reality, e-sport, gaming and retrogaming (100 machines), pinball machines and arcade machines, cosplay, introduction to card games, concerts, entertainment, video game studio, conferences. With the presence of YouTubers, voice actors, and video game specialists.
Practical information
Saturday October 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday October 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cap Périaz room, 100 avenue de Périaz, in Seynod. Complete program.
The 8e Medieval castle of Avully in Brenthonne
Dive into the heart of Middle Ages with 15 companies and 18 artisans, more than 150 participants ready to make you relive this fascinating era. On the program: medieval dance and music shows, wood carving workshops, sword fights and cannon shooting, ballista shooting demonstrations, pony rides, weaving and wood cutting workshops, discovery of ancient trades in through the shops of artisans who work leather, wood, iron, and fabrics.
Practical information
Saturday October 5 and Sunday October 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Château d’Avully in Brenthonne. More info.
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