The Foire au Lard (Bacon Fair) fills the main street of Martigny-Bourg on Sunday 6 and Monday 7 December 2026. This 225th edition brings together more than 50 stalls, from 9 am to 5 pm.
The story
The fair’s roots go back to the late 14th century. In 1392, Countess Bonne de Bourbon, regent of the States of Savoy, granted Martigny two fairs a year. One was held on Saint Barnabas’ Day, 11 June, the other on Saint Luke’s Day, 18 October. The townspeople chose Le Bourg, on the site of today’s Pré-de-Foire.
In 1801, Martigny-Bourg gained the right to hold two more fairs. The first took place on Saint James’ Day, 1 May. The second was held on the first Monday in December and became the Foire au Lard. It is the only one of these fairs still held today.
The fair now takes over the main street of Le Bourg. Since 2013, a family day has been held on the first Sunday in December, alongside the traditional Monday. According to Martigny Tourisme, 2026 marks the 225th edition.
Who organises it
Martigny Tourisme organises the fair. The tourist office is at avenue de la Gare 6, Martigny. Sinergy, Rhône FM and the municipality of Martigny are among its partners.
What to find
More than 50 stalls offer local produce, crafts and pork specialities. Bacon is sold smoked or salted, and the pork also comes as sausages. Music, traditional dances and games for all ages complete the market.
The Grange à Emile hosts « InsTant T (Moment in Time) », an exhibition by painter Ludovic Perrenoud, from 3 to 13 December. His figurative oil paintings show mountain peaks, the “Reines” (Queens), Channel coast landscapes and portraits. On 6 and 7 December, the exhibition opens from 10 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm. The opening takes place on Thursday 3 December at 5 pm.
Éditions Gore des Alpes host readings for adults in the Kanouche and Instant Thé shops. On Sunday, the Maison du Sel offers storytelling from 10 am. Families can also enjoy wooden games and a visit from Saint Nicholas. The Guggen Mokshû Lion’s and saxophonist Intense Illusion provide the music.
By car, the Martigny-Expo motorway exit leads to the Espace Loisirs car park, free during the fair. It is a ten-minute walk away. Buses link the SBB station to the Pré de Foire and Place St-Michel stops. The Saint-Bernard Express stops at Martigny-Bourg and Martigny-Croix.
Practical information
- Dates, Sunday 6 and Monday 7 December 2026
- Times, 9 am to 5 pm
- Venue, rue principale, Martigny-Bourg, 1920 Martigny
Links
- Official site, Foire au Lard (Bacon Fair)
- 2026 programme, 2026 programme
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- Martigny Tourisme, Foire au Lard, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Martigny Tourisme, Origins, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Martigny Tourisme, 2026 programme, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Martigny Tourisme, 2026 exhibition, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Martigny Tourisme, Access and parking, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Valais Tourism, Martigny-Bourg, Foire au Lard, accessed on 14 November 2026
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