FARA holds its Christmas market from Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 November 2026. It takes place at the Centre Ateliers FARA, Route des Bonnesfontaines 3, in Fribourg.
The story
FARA’s roots go back to 1961, when a Fribourg association of parents of people with intellectual disabilities was formed. The La Farandole school opened in 1962. Sheltered workshops followed in 1968, then a residential home for adults in 1973.
The Fondation La Farandole Fribourg was created in 2006. In 2011, it took the name FARA, for Fondation Ateliers Résidences Adultes. In 2022, it marked its 60th anniversary with a new visual identity.
Who organises it
FARA describes itself as a social and solidarity enterprise. It offers adapted jobs, homes and support. It helps adults with intellectual development disorders to live independently. Its workshops make some of the items on sale at the market.
What to find
The 2026 edition takes a Scandinavian theme. Visitors will find local handmade gifts such as ceramics, textiles, leather goods, candles and jewellery. Fine food products complete the offer. A traditional fondue also brings visitors together.
The food has a Nordic touch, with meat or vegetarian meatballs and a Neirivue trout tartare. On Thursday at 5.30 pm, children can make their own boat. Live music plays on Thursday and Friday from 6 to 7 pm. On Saturday at 11 am and 1.30 pm, Olivier Fasel tells stories.
Practical information
- Dates, Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 November 2026
- Times, Thursday and Friday 4 pm to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
- Venue, Centre Ateliers FARA, Route des Bonnesfontaines 3, 1700 Fribourg
Links
- Official site, FARA, Christmas Market 2026
- Fribourg Region, FARA Christmas Market
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- FARA, FARA Christmas Market 2026, Heading for Scandinavia, accessed on 14 November 2026
- FARA, History, accessed on 14 November 2026
- FARA, home page, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Fribourg Region, FARA Christmas Market, accessed on 14 November 2026
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