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47th edition of the "Grande fête traditionnelle et folklorique": craft activities, demonstration of old trades, herd parade, folk groups, tasting of local produce.
Animal parade at 2:30pm.

At the beginning of autumn, the cattle comes back from the pastures where they spent summer…

This return in the valley is symbolized by this day of feast.

On the second Saturday of October, streets of Annecy are filled with coloured herds, craftsmen, old manual trades, folklore bands, typical local producers. You'll craft and traditions of Savoy.

It is also an important day for local people to celebrate the beginning of autumn.

Come to live an authentic and friendly moment !