Description
Admire the carefully decorated animals. They proudly wear bells, chimes, and floral ornaments. Stroll through the Buremärit - genuine products from Lenk in a wide variety and only the best from the region to taste and sell. Vote for a cow and elect the most beautiful Lenkine on four legs. Program 2026 Until 9:30 AM Arrival of the Miss-cows9:45 AM Opening of the alpine festival: Treichlerclub Seeland & Treichlerklub Strubelgruess Lenk Buremärit, catering, musical entertainment, cuddle zoo, bouncy castle, pedal tractor
10:00 AM Welcome
10:15 AM Start of cheese and "Ständli" by the Gurtnerovi Muzikanti brass band at the market square
10:30 AM Züglete
11:15 AM Züglete
11:30 AM Entertainment by the Jodlerklub Alti Kamerade Därstetten at the market square
11:45 AM Entertainment by the Bärner Jodufroue at the market square
Then, lunch break.
1:00 PM Entertainment by the Jodlerklub Alti Kamerade Därstetten in front of the tourism office
1:30 PM Züglete
1:45 PM Züglete with goats
1:50 PM "Ständli" by the Gurtnerovi Muzikanti brass band in front of the tourism office
2:00 PM Presentation of the Miss-cows
2:30 PM Züglete
2:45 PM Entertainment by the Jodlerklub Alti Kamerade Därstetten at the market square
3:00 PM Election of Miss Simmental and Miss Fleckvieh/RH by animal exhibition experts
3:30 PM Cheese auction and then raffle for the calf contest
4:00 PM Election of "Miss Lenk 2026" by public votes
4:15 PM End: Treichlerclub Seeland & Treichlerklub Strubelgruess Lenk Catering open all day until the evening and at 4:30 PM a small concert by the Gurtnerovi Muzikanti brass band under the marquee
From 8:00 PM Alpine evening under the marquee. Catering and bar. Ländlergiele Hubustei and Jodlerklub Alti Kamerade Därstetten. Support the alpine festival by purchasing the festival button and participate in the election of Miss and the contest. Sunday, October 11: Alpine breakfast under the marquee: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (entry until 11:00 AM) Thank you very much for your visit to the alpine festival. We look forward to seeing you again on Saturday, October 9, 2027.
Highlights
- Traditional alpine festival with decorated animals
- Live music and entertainment throughout the day
- Election of Miss Lenk 2026 and cheese auction
General Information
The 29th Älplerfest in Lenk im Simmental celebrates alpine culture with a variety of activities. Attendees can enjoy a market featuring local products, live performances, and the election of the most beautiful cows. The event promises a family-friendly atmosphere with entertainment for all ages.
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