Jahrmarkt Kaltbrunn

Description

The Kaltbrunn fair is considered the largest cattle market in Eastern Switzerland and has existed since 1553. The important regional event always takes place from Tuesday to Thursday after the first Sunday in October. It begins with the municipal cattle show. The fair week starts on Tuesday after the first Sunday in October with the municipal cattle show. It is organized by the Braunviehzuchtverein Kaltbrunn: Braunvieh, Fleckvieh, Original-Braunvieh, and ROB-Brauvieh (Original-Braunvieh with at least 87.5 percent OB blood) are presented. Presentation starts at 8 a.m. Partly, the cattle are paraded on foot with decorations and bells through the village. Attractions for families with children such as a sandpit, small animal exhibition, and painting competition are offered. Large festival catering at noon. In the afternoon, awards ceremony: Schöneuter, cattle champion, fitness star, and announcement of the painting competition results. The main attraction is the Miss contest: Miss See-Gaster for OB and ROB from the entire Linth area as well as Miss Kaltbrunn Braunvieh and Miss Kaltbrunn Fleckvieh. The event concludes with the evening Buurechilbi with music in the EVK area. On the fair Wednesday, the district breeding bull show, the regional farm cup, and the young breeder competition for Braunvieh take place. It starts at 8:45 a.m. The Kaltbrunn bull show offers breeders from all over Switzerland the opportunity to present breeding bulls for evaluation and sale. Prior registration is desired. At the regional farm cup, breeders from the See and Gaster region can participate with three lactating Braunvieh cows each. In addition to ranking points, the milk values of the exhibited cows are included in the evaluation. The choice of the most beautiful udder is another highlight of the day. At the calf competition, children in traditional costumes present their decorated calf in an original way.
Excitement is also guaranteed at the young breeder competition when the expert ranks the various sections in the ring and finally crowns the cattle champion of the year. On Thursday, the largest cattle and goods market in Eastern Switzerland takes place with an attractive offer of agricultural equipment and machinery.
Chilbi with various rides and numerous festival caterings look forward to welcoming visitors.

Highlights

• Largest cattle market in Eastern Switzerland since 1553
• Miss contest and awards ceremonies
• Attractions for families with children

General Information

The Kaltbrunn fair takes place from Tuesday to Thursday after the first Sunday in October and begins with the municipal cattle show. In addition to the cattle presentation, there are numerous attractions for families, a large festival catering, and musical entertainment.

Location

8722 Kaltbrunn, Schweiz

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