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Waldstatt cattle show

Name: Waldstatt cattle show
Start: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-07T23:59:00+02:00
Location: Schönengrundstrasse 1, 9104 Waldstatt, Switzerland

Schönengrundstrasse 1, 9104 Waldstatt, Switzerland
Wed, October 7, 2026 (12:00 am - 11:59 pm)

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Description

To the delight of the numerous spectators standing on Schönengrundstrasse near Blumer Techno Fenster, individual farmers drive to the show in the traditional Alpine fashion, i. e. in the tried and tested order of the Alpabzug and in the appropriate traditional costume of yellow pants with a red breast cloth or the extra-Rhoden workday costume. Everyone enters the area under a wooden triumphal arch decorated with fir branches, flowers and ribbons. The cattle are tethered to long poles according to predetermined categories. The judging panel, consisting of experienced farmers, now begins its work. They judge the animals according to their beauty and performance and rank them in the correct order. The most beautiful animals are decorated with a wreath of paper flowers. In Waldstatt, the popular young breeders' competition takes place every two years (in even-numbered years), in which the young breeders present their livestock. Timetable: - 8.30 a. m. to 9.30 a. m. the cattle drive takes place

At 10 a. m. the young breeders' competition -1 p. m. the demonstration takes place
From 3.30 p. m. it is "Abloo": the animals are brought back to the farms.
From 8 p. m. onwards, the show is closed in the Schäfli restaurant with prize distribution. Followed by a cozy party with singing, cheering and dancing.
When driving up (9.30 am) and driving home at 4 pm, we recommend arrive and depart early
The farmers come either from the direction of Schönengrund or the village center Good to know: - The festival restaurant + barbecue (tent for approx. 180 people) is located opposite the of the cattle show on the square of the catholic church.
Stalls with bread, chestnuts, cheese and 1 game for children
Parking is available at the station, multi-purpose building

Highlights

Traditional Alpine cattle show
Young breeders' competition every two years
Prize distribution and celebration at Schäfli restaurant

General Information

The Waldstatt cattle show takes place in the fall as farmers return from the Alps with their cows. Spectators can enjoy a traditional atmosphere with judging of cattle based on beauty and performance, culminating in a festive evening with awards and celebrations.