For this weekend of September 26 and 27, Haute-Savoie celebrates autumn in all its richness: between the great traditional fairs marking the return of the alpine herds, a literary festival by the lake, and a French paragliding championship, there is something for everyone. Here is a small selection of events and activities not to be missed:
All weekend
Annecy Lake International Triathlon
Meet on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Annecy for a new edition of the Annecy Lake International Triathlon, one of the major sporting events in Haute-Savoie.
Considered one of the most beautiful competitions in Europe, the race starts with a swim in the clear waters of the lake, passing under the famous Pont des Amours and exiting into the Vassé canal. Then the triathletes continue with a hilly cycling route crossing the Massif des Bauges Regional Natural Park, offering magnificent views of the lake and the surrounding peaks, before finishing with a run along the lake shores and the gardens of the Impérial Palace.
The event is open to all levels, with several formats: individual or relay (teams of 2 to 3 people, female, male or mixed), as well as a youth competition.
Practical information
- Dates: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Location: Le Pâquier, Annecy
- Distances: 1.5 km swim / about 43 km bike / 10 km run (formats vary by category)
- Formats: individual, relay (2-3 teammates), youth event
- Registrations: online on the organizer’s website
See all the info on the Annecy Lake International Triathlon
Ski Exchange – Verchaix
Probably the first ski exchange of the season in Haute-Savoie. Not to be missed if you want to change equipment.
- Date : September 26 and 27, 2026 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- Location : Verchaix Multipurpose Hall
- Available equipment: Skis (alpine, cross-country, telemark, touring), boots, clothing and accessories for all ages and levels.
- Info: Ski Exchange of Verchaix
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Saint Maurice Patronal Feast – Magland
Historical patronal feast and a highlight of local life in the Arve valley, Saint Maurice gathers each year residents and visitors for several days of popular festivities, traditions and conviviality.
On the program:
- Funfair & rides: Attractions and games for young and old installed in the heart of the village throughout the weekend.
- Rustic meals & specialties: Tasting of diots in white wine, potato fritters and local products prepared by local associations.
- Dance evenings & concerts: Community ball, DJ and live music under a marquee to make the village dance late into the night.
Practical information
- Dates: From Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 26, 2026
- Location: Town center and Town Hall Square, 74300 Magland.
- Hours:
- Friday: Opening of the funfair from 5:00 pm / Festive evening.
- Saturday: Activities from 2:00 pm / Meal and ball from 7:00 pm.
- Sunday: Festivities all day from 10:00 am.
- Prices: Free access to the site and street activities / Paid meals and rides.
- Access and parking: Free parking areas around the town center (follow the signs).
- Information: Magland Town Hall at 04 50 37 70 52.
Saint Maurice Fair, Thônes
Ancient fair created in 1312 and held every last weekend of September, it is one of the major agricultural events of the Thônes and Aravis valleys, birthplace of Reblochon cheese. Agricultural competition, livestock and cheese contests, large market and crafts are on the program.
Practical info: Rue du Pré de Foire and village squares, 74230 Thônes.
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Habitat and Deco Fair – Annecy
140 exhibitors gathered to bring all your furnishing projects to life!
For its 5th edition, the Annecy Habitat and Deco Fair brings together more than 140 exhibitors ready to share their expertise, advice and novelties in interior design, renovation, construction and decoration.
On the program:
- More than 140 exhibitors specialists in habitat and decoration.
- Personalized advice for all your projects, from renovation to decoration.
Practical information:
- Dates: From Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Location: Arcadium, 32 boulevard du Fier, 74000 Annecy.
- Prices: Flat rate €5, free for under 18s.
- Information: Annecy Lake Tourism Office.
10th Amateur Theatre Festival “Sur un plateau” – Annecy
18 years and 10 editions for this Annecy amateur theatre festival!
An unprecedented double celebration: the festival “Sur un plateau” offers 7 plays performed by amateur troupes, as well as a summit meeting with 3 authors present.
On the program:
- 7 amateur plays spread over 3 artistic spaces in the city center.
- An exceptional meeting with 3 authors.
Practical information
- Dates: From Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27, 2026.
- Location: Salle Pierre Lamy, Théâtre de L’Échange / théâtre Camille Mugnier, and Bonlieu national stage, 74000 Annecy.
- Prices: Full price €12, reduced price €10.
- Information: festival-surunplateau-annecy.fr.
LirÔlac – Talloires
About twenty authors meet by the lake of Talloires!
LirÔlac is a privileged moment of meetings between about twenty authors and the public, of all generations, to initiate or strengthen the taste for literature.
On the program:
- Signing sessions in the bay by the lake.
- Conferences led by journalists under open-air tents.
- LirÔlac Youth Writing Contest, targeted at high school and university students.
- Bookstore area with a wide selection of books, including youth literature.
Practical information
- Dates: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location: Bay of Talloires, 74290 Talloires-Montmin.
- Prices: Free.
- Information: lirolac.fr.
Theatre: Ça sent l’sapin – Annecy
A comedy to die laughing at about the behind-the-scenes of funeral homes!
Working in a funeral home company on the brink of bankruptcy is not restful, especially with the boss’s son in the way. A crazy duo for totally absurd situations.
Practical information
- Dates: Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 at 8:30 p.m., Sunday, September 27 at 5 p.m.
- Location: Théâtre Les Têtes de l’Art, 36 avenue de Chambéry, 74000 Annecy.
- Prices: €22.
- Information: Théâtre Les Têtes de l’Art.
French Precision Paragliding Landing Championship – Passy
The elite of French paragliding competes to the millimeter!
Passy becomes for a weekend the national meeting point for precision landing in paragliding, a discipline as technical as impressive where every centimeter counts.
On the program:
- National competition gathering the elite of French pilots.
- Spectacular events of trajectory management, speed and aero-meteorological conditions.
Practical information
- Dates: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026.
- Location: Aérofiz paragliding, 324 chemin des Parchets, Plaine-Joux, 74190 Passy.
- Prices: Free.
- Information: Passy Tourist Office.
Autumn and Associations Festival – Cran-Gevrier
48 local associations mobilize to celebrate autumn!
A festive and family event that highlights local associations through activities, workshops, markets and demonstrations.
On the program:
- Sports and cultural demonstrations, concerts, brass band.
- Participatory workshops: pottery, capoeira, percussion, tai chi, twirling stick, Jamaican dance.
- Giant games, chess, table tennis, American football, face painting, fishing line, free market.
Practical information
- Dates: Saturday, September 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, September 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: Place Chorus, 74960 Cran-Gevrier.
- Prices: Free access.
- Information: City of Cran-Gevrier.
Annual Fair – Aviernoz
The Amicale des Saillots invites you for two days of celebration!
Saturday evening, concert then DJ ball. Sunday, wine reception offered by the town hall, country meal, activities and games in the afternoon, onion soup and musette ball to finish.
Practical information
- Dates: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026.
- Location: Community hall, 136 route de l’Anglettaz, 74570 Aviernoz.
- Prices: €6 for entry to Saturday night’s ball.
- Information: Amicale des Saillots.
Friday, September 25
Les Fo’Plafonds – musical show in Bonneville
A 100% recycled hits concert made from recovered objects!
From a mountain of recovered objects, Les Fo’Plafonds compose a symphony as jubilant as fantastic, between popular songs and classical repertoire.
Practical information
- Date: Friday, September 25, 2026, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Location: Agora, 42 avenue de la gare, 74130 Bonneville.
- Prices: Full price €19, reduced price €16.
- Information: Bonneville Cultural Season.
Saturday, September 26
Saint Maurice Fair – Thônes
More than 7 centuries of history for the great Aravis désalpe fair!
An unmissable appointment of the valley for more than 700 years, the Saint Maurice Fair traditionally marks the désalpe, the return of herds to the valley after the summer spent in the alpine pastures.
On the program:
- Cattle breed contests (Abondance, Montbéliarde), goat and sheep (Thônes and Marthod).
- Reblochon, Chevrotin and mountain honey competitions.
- Parade of awarded animals at 3 p.m., trial area, flea market, funfair.
- Pot-au-feu served at noon at the Espace Cœur des Vallées.
Practical information
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026.
- Location: Downtown, 74230 Thônes.
- Prices: Free.
- Access: Free shuttles from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. between Perrasses parking and downtown.
- Information: Thônes Cœur des Vallées Tourist Office.
Saint Maurice Fair, Larringes
Great rural tradition of the Gavot plateau organized on the last weekend of September, bringing together breeders, craftsmen and inhabitants of all the Évian country around an agricultural fair, livestock contest and a large market.
Practical info: Town center / Larringes Town Hall, 74500 Larringes – from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
190 years of the Taninges Philharmonic
The Taninges Philharmonic celebrates its 190th anniversary!
Activities in the districts of Flerier, La Pallud and Avonnex from 1:30 p.m., serenade and official part at the gymnasium at 7 p.m., croziflette meal and dance evening.
Practical information
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 1:30 p.m.
- Location: Taninges Gymnasium, 260 route du Stade, 74440 Taninges.
- Prices: Free entry; meal €14 adult / €12 child upon reservation.
- Information: Taninges Philharmonic Society.
Ice hockey: HC Mont-Blanc vs Lynx de Valence – Megève
The Mont-Blanc Yetis kick off their season in the French Cup!
First round of the French ice hockey cup: HC Mont-Blanc hosts the Lynx de Valence at its arena in Megève.
Practical information
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Le Palais Megève, 247 route du Palais des Sports, 74120 Megève.
- Information: Megève Town Hall.
Flea markets, second-hand sales, dress sales & fairs in Haute-Savoie
End of the season for flea markets, fairs and other second-hand sales, but still some appointments in Haute-Savoie this September. Here are those for Saturday, September 26:
- Annecy: Monthly flea market. Heart of the city, Rue Sainte-Claire, 74000 Annecy. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Challonges: Book and comic fair. From 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Community hall – Haute-Savoie, Challonges
- Villard: Book clearance sale. Multipurpose hall. Recent, old, police novels, regional books.
- Beaumont: Dress sale. Rue de l’Hôtel de Ville. €8 per 2 linear meters space, tables provided.
- Perrignier: Sewing and Crafts Flea Market, Artisan Market. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Perrignier Community Hall Route de Thonon D 903
A must read: Flea markets, fairs, secondhand sales & dress sales in Haute-Savoie in September 2026
Sunday, September 27
The Autumn Festival – Cluses
Unmissable festive event in the Arve valley, the Autumn Festival returns to celebrate the change of season in a warm and popular atmosphere. Held in the heart of the city, this big day brings together residents, artisans and producers to celebrate local products and know-how.
On the program:
- The big autumn market: Direct sale of seasonal products, charcuterie, cheeses, honey, pressed fruit juices and artisanal creations.
- Activities and traditions: Demonstrations of old trades, traditional apple juice pressing and folkloric activities.
- Family zone: Traditional wooden games, creative workshops and free activities for children.
- Food and conviviality: Rustic meal, Savoyard specialties and refreshment stand to share a festive moment with friends or family.
Practical information
- Location: Pedestrian downtown and Grande Rue, 74300 Cluses.
- Hours: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Price: Free access and free activities.
- Access and mobility:
- 5 minutes walk from the Cluses SNCF / bus station.
- Prefer to come by foot or bike.
- Parking: Free parking nearby (Parking de la Châtelaine, Parking des Esserts, Parking de la Gare).
- Information: Cluses Arve & Montagnes Tourist Office at 04 50 96 69 69
Saint-Michel Fair, Bernex
Bernex celebrates the return of the alpine pastures with its traditional fair!
A day marked by the traditions of the Chablais, between alpine pasture parades and concerts, to celebrate local agricultural know-how.
On the program:
- 10:15 a.m.: alpine horn concert in front of the town hall.
- 10:30 a.m.: parade of alpine herds and carts, little Savoyards, vintage vehicles.
- 11:30 a.m.: serenade by the Bernex municipal music band.
- 2 p.m.: concert of the band “Vent des alpes”.
- 3:30 p.m.: presentation of alpine herders and carts.
Practical information
- Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 10:15 a.m.
- Location: Place du champ de foire, 74500 Bernex.
- Prices: Free access (sauerkraut at Maison Bernolande, menu €25, reservation required).
- Access: Free parking on the fairground.
- Information: Bernex Town Hall.
Flea markets, second-hand sales, dress sales & fairs in Haute-Savoie
End of the season for flea markets, fairs and other second-hand sales, but still some appointments in Haute-Savoie this September. Here are those for Sunday, September 27:
- Annecy: Flea market of the APE des Neigeos. 53 avenue Jean Clerc. €12 for 3 linear meters, installation from 6 a.m., registration via HelloAsso.
- Challonges: Book and comic fair. From 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community hall – Haute-Savoie, Challonges
- Feigères: Flea market organized by the Feigères School Association. Chemin des Poses du Bois
- Veyrier-du-Lac: Autumn flea market. Quai Général Doyen, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. outdoors, view of Lake Annecy. Reservation required, €18 for minimum 3 ml, zero waste zone.
- Lovagny: Flea market in the village center, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Refreshment and light catering.
- Nangy: Flea market – second-hand sale. Route de Bonne / route de Bailly – Center. Various activities, light catering, refreshment. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Perrignier: Sewing and Crafts Flea Market, Artisan Market. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Perrignier Community Hall Route de Thonon D 903
- Saint-Jorioz: Private flea market. Route du Laudon. Refreshment and light catering, registration via HelloAsso. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Seynod: Flea market of the APE des Neigeos. School yard of the Neigeos, 53 avenue Jean Clerc. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Talloires-Montmin: Autumn flea markets. Montmin Town Hall Old Montmin School. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thorens-Glières: Flea markets and artisan market. From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Salle Tom Morel 188 rue des Fleuris, Thorens-Glières
A must read: Flea markets, fairs, secondhand sales & dress sales in Haute-Savoie in September 2026
Markets of Haute-Savoie
Many markets take place throughout the week and weekend in the department, find the list here: Markets of Haute-Savoie
