• Traditions and folklore

Village fair

Meet on Sunday July 28 in the center of the village to enjoy the festivities of this day dedicated to traditions.

Traditions and folklore Village fair Les Contamines-Montjoie

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On Sunday 28 July 2024 from 10:30:00 in 22:00:00
Les Contamines-Montjoie (74170)

Meet on Sunday July 28 in the village center to enjoy the festivities of this day dedicated to traditions, and to discover Les Contamines from yesterday to today.

Program of festivities:

- 10:30 a.m.: departure of the Festival floats parade in the Village, at the Pont des Loyers. Discover the different Contamines floats, folk groups and vintage cars!
- 11:30 a.m.: paragliding demonstration by the Joly Jumpers club
- 12 p.m.: demonstration of a vintage fire hose by the firefighters
- From 12:30 p.m. and throughout the afternoon: demonstration of folk dances, with the local group Les Verdasses, as well as Swiss and Italian groups.
- From 1:30 p.m.: verified activities around local heritage! Take part in games from yesteryear, a giant dictation with Miss Deschamps, former teacher at the Alexis Bouvard school, demonstration of ancient trades, climbing and land art workshop!
- 5 p.m.: draw for the Joly Jumpers raffle
- From 5:30 p.m., time for concerts with the groups:
*Moonlight Duo* (pop rock covers) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
*The Cave* (pop rock covers) from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

All day long :

- Musical performance of alphorn and harmonica
- “Alpine bestiary” ride
- Artisanal blacksmithing workshop
- Carpentry workshop with Bambins des Bois
- Local heritage discovery stand, with the MHP association
- Petanque games
- Mini farm, with village farmers
- Game to meet traders
- Craft market (nearly 50 stands)

Take advantage of the different food stands:

- Local specialties stands (bougnettes, stuffing, etc.)
- Sale of tartiflettes to take away
- Village Party Menus from village restaurateurs
- Refreshment bar run by the football club
- Food truck in the evening

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    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Languages spoken : French

    Dates

    Sunday 28 July 2024 between 10.30 am and 10 pm.

    Access

    Place du Village 18, route de Notre-Dame de la Gorge 74170 Les Contamines-Montjoie
    Information update on 25/07/2024 by Office de Tourisme des Contamines-Montjoie