Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area. LISA’S PICK OF THE WEEK (29 September to 5 October 2025). More events are listed on the website www.knowitall.ch under our CALENDARS. Please give credit to ©Know-it-all passport® for putting this info together if you forward it or use it in a newsletter of any kind. Thank you.
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FÊTE DE LA VIGNE
3-4 October 2025
Nyon, VD
On Friday evening, put your musical skills to the test in a blind test, consisting of three sessions of 20 songs each. On Saturday, local winemakers invite you to discover their wines, wine-tasting for those wishing to refine their knowledge, free musical entertainment throughout the day and evening. Many other events in parallel so please click here for more information.
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FÊTE DU VIN CUIT
3-5 October 2025
Grangettes-près-Romont, Fribourg canton
From Friday at noon to Sunday in the late afternoon, you can watch mulled wine being made. The approximately 400 liters of mulled wine produced will be sold during the festival. They will also be used to make various products such as cakes, tarts, meringues, mulled wine truffles, Bénichon mustard, etc., which you can taste during the event. Click here for more information.
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SWISS CLASSIC BRITISH CAR MEETING 2025
Saturday, 4 October 2025
9h-18h
St-Prex, VD
You're in for another wonderful Saturday on the shores of Lake Geneva at Saint-Prex! As always, access is free for participants and visitors, and the whole village will be alive with British charm and motoring passion. Click here for more information.
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MARCHÉ D'AUTOMNE: NYON
Saturday, 4 October 2025
8h-18h
Nyon, VD
The shops and boutiques of the town center are taking to the streets! And the streets of Nyon town center are welcoming other shops! Sports, cultural, and musical events are planned. Click here for more information.
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MARCHÉ D'AUTOMNE: MOULIN DE CHIBLINS
Sunday, 5 October 2025
7h-17h
Gingins, VD
Organized by the Société Vaudoise d'Horticulture, this festival promotes and sells plants, local produce, and offers a free tour of the museum of agriculture with demonstrations. There will refreshments and food trucks as well as entertainment for the kids. Click here for more information.
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D E S A L P E S
From the Jura to the Alps in the Lac Léman area you can visit one of the “désalpe” festivals where you can watch the parade of cows (or sheep) descending from mountain pastures. There is always plenty to do, see, and eat! We will keep you posted each week on upcoming ones.
** ALBEUVE
4 October 2025
Passage of the first cows from 9h, sale of bricelets and cheese, Alpine horns and various musical performances throughout the day. Click here for more information.
** SEMSALES
4-5 October 2025
This two-day festival promises a true Swiss experience (mostly on Satuday). From the cow parade from 11h to Alpine horns, bell ringers, and local crafts and food, you won't be disappointed. Click here for more information.
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GENEVA OPEN MIC POETRY READINGS
Wednesday, 1 October 2025
19h
Geneva
The first GOMPR of Season. Come share Spoken Word Poetry!
* Everyone is welcome to read. Any style of poetry.
* You may read your own or share someone else’s work.
* English or French poems welcome.
* Sign up on-site at 19h.
* Five minute limit. Strict.
* It’s free. If you can, buy a drink to thank the establishment for the use of space.
Click here for more information.
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EXPAT EXPO GENEVA
Saturday, 4 October 2025
Geneva
This event organises live events tailored specifically for recent or long-term expats, connecting them with a wide array of services and businesses designed to meet their unique needs. Click here for more information.
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I N T R O D U C I N G O U R N E W B L O G G E R
** MIRSADA HOFFMANN
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