Chestnut Festival in Saint-Gingolph

Featuring our village’s iconic fruit, this friendly and authentic gathering will delight young and old alike, with a program designed for everyone: concerts, a craft market, running races, and traditional cuisine combining brisolée, soup, burgers, and a Valais-style platter… Friday, October 23, 2026: 6:00 p.m. – Cantine Festival opening 7:00 p.m. – Church Classical music concert 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Cantine “Merci Johnny” concert, a tribute to Johnny Hallyday Followed by Free dance Saturday, October 24, 2026: 10:00 a.m. – Cantine Start of the Dérupe Gingolaise – Cantine 12:00 PM – Cafeteria Cafeteria opens (bar and food service) 12:00 PM – Châtaigneraie Children’s race (on-site registration) Official ceremony, Dérupe awards presentation Bar and raclette From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Rue de la Chapelle Craft market with live music 6:00 PM Musical entertainment with Les Enfants des 2 Républiques Starting at 6:30 PM Spit-roasted wild boar dinner 8:30 p.m. Announcement of the theme for the 39th Carnarioule in 2027 9:00 p.m. Free dance To treat yourself over the weekend: - Game burger - Spätzli poutine - Spit-roasted wild boar (Saturday evening) - Brisolée - Royal Brisolée (with chestnuts and a Valais platter) - Valais platter - Homemade soup