Event highlights in the fall

The sound of the Alps will ring out particularly impressively on August 29 and 30, 2026, when national and international alphorn players meet at Flumserberg to make music together. The spectacle will be accompanied by numerous flag throwers. A melodious spectacle.

It is undoubtedly the highlight of the Alpine summer. The Alpine descents delight young and old alike as the decorated animals make their way into the villages. The one in Mels is the largest in the region, but the Alpine descents in Wangs and Flums are also popular. Please note: Due to the dry summer, not all Alpine descents can take place as usual this year, or dates may change at short notice.

The Maienfeld winegrowers and village associations invite you to the traditional autumn and wine festival from September 4 to 6, 2026. The festival celebrates fine wines and conviviality with food, drink, and music.

Every weekend from April to October, a Maienfeld winegrower opens their doors from 11 am.

The best opportunity to unwind with a good glass of wine. Guided tours of the cellar and the opportunity to taste the latest wines are also available on request. Of course, there are also fine Grisons specialties such as salsiz, capuns or a fine cheese platter as well as homemade desserts.

Around 40 authors will gather from September 18–20, 2026, at the unconventional literary festival "Die Rahmenhandlung" in Bad Ragaz, where they will read in unusual locations throughout the village. As exciting and extraordinary as a bestseller.

On six weekends in September and October 2026 (starting at 11:00 a.m.), a winery in Fläsch will open its cellar doors for a cozy get-together and tasting. This can be ideally combined with a walk through the colorful vineyards.

On September 27, 2026, the spotlight will be on award-winning Alpine cheese. Thirty different producers will face the critical jury, hoping to win the coveted title.

A market with regional products, games for children and live music round off the tasty program. The alpine cheese award ceremony can be perfectly combined with the wide range of leisure activities on the Flumserberg. Be it on the FLOOMZER toboggan run or on the hiking trails and bike trails.

Thrills at the betting windowand the power of 1 PS await visitors at the Maienfeld / Bad Ragaz International Horse Race. Over two days of racing (October 4 and 11, 2026), you can experience the excitement of horse racing up close and marvel at the noble steeds on Switzerland’s only natural racetrack. An experience for the whole family.

On October 18, 2026, the Alpchäsmarkt in Flumserberg promises to be a delightful event, where visitors can sample a variety of cheeses. At the traditional cheese dairy, you can witness cheese-making as it was done in days gone by. And unique in all of Switzerland is the legendary cow race, in which only female jockeys are allowed to participate and where you can place bets on the fastest cow. A real spectacle.