Carnival in Evolène

CARNAVAL 2024

SATURDAY JANUARY 6
Traditional "Réveil du Carnaval" through the commune of Evolène From the day after January 6, the Peluches become the masters of the village.

You can meet them at any time, but most often at dusk on Fridays and Saturdays.

From 10:00 pm: "La ferme en folie" evening at La Dent-Blanche. 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7

Les Peluches take to the slopes of Arolla to chase away the evil spirits sabotaging the traffic circle project.

From 1:00 p.m.: Meeting point at the Kurhaus teuss, presence of the plushies on the ski area in the morning. Raclette - Cocktail - Waffle

FRIDAY JANUARY 12

1st outing for the Plushies in the village of Evolène!  "Who are we to tell them what to do?

SATURDAY JANUARY 13 

The Peluches climb the Télé-Evolène slopes at Chemeuille to chase away the evil spirits sabotaging the gondola project.

Entertainment at the "La Remointze" restaurant from late morning. 

From 5:00 p.m.: Official opening of the new Carnival bar: "Lú Skàli", with its traditional après-ski happy hour from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

From 10:00 pm: "Mules with moustaches" evening at Le Mazot Revisit Chemeuille and the village of Evolène in 1981, at a time when people still believed in economic development.

FRIDAY JANUARY 19

From 6:00 pm: Après-ski in Lú Skàli du Carnaval. Happy hour 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

From 10:00 pm: "Disneyland Pagris" evening at La Dent Blanche This isn't Disneyland, at least for now!

SATURDAY JANUARY 20 | EVOLÈNE EN BIÈRE 3rd EDITION

From 5:00 pm: Après-ski in Lú Skàli du Carnaval. Artisanal beer tasting in partner establishments and Lú Skàli. In each organized stage, you can buy a tasting pass (with one box per stage) without reservation. No time limit or order to follow. Breweries open to everyone, even without a subscription. With the participation of the following Swiss craft breweries: Brasserie Malternative | Brasserie La Mule | Brasserie La Music'Ale | Brasserie Black Pig | Brasserie d'Ayent | Brasserie Clépique | Brasserie Des Reines | Brasserie Mont-Noble | Picobrasserie Old Tribe

From 10:00 pm: "Bal des Pompiers Pompettes" evening at Mazot and Dent-Blanche

Euseigne burns: 107th anniversary of the fire

FRIDAY JANUARY 26

From 6:00 pm: Après-ski in Lú Skàli du Carnaval. Happy hour 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

From 10:00 pm: "FLUO-rent Maître" evening at Mazot "T'as pas vu Florent?"

SATURDAY JANUARY 27 | BISTROT'TREK 10th EDITION UTLIME

From 3:00 pm: Sporting and recreational roped team race through the streets and bistros between Les Haudères and Evolène. With souvenirs for participants and prizes for the best roped parties. Free shuttles between villages Information and registration at www.carnaval-evolene.ch

From 17:00: Après-ski and Bistrot'Trek half-time in Lú Skàli du Carnaval.

From 10:00 pm: "Avec l'élytre, tu survoleras la course" evening in all Evolène village establishments.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2

From 6:00 pm: Après-ski in Lú Skàli du Carnaval. Happy hour 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

From 10:00 pm: "Roaring Twenties without Prohibition" evening at Le Berger Blanc Escape Prohibition by swaying to the Charleston.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3: 111TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARIE AUX HAUDÈRES

11:11am: Start of the festivities and departure of the "Maries" Musical entertainment throughout the village by the Fanfare L'Echo de la Dent-Blanche and the cross-dressing folk group "L'Arc-en-ciel" Winter market (food and drinks stalls)

2.11pm: Procession through Les Haudères village Peluches, Maries, musical groups and, of course, yourselves

6.11 pm: "Ragots au Balcon" Short play (20 mins) recounting the encounter between a resident of Les Haudères and the extraterrestrial Albert de l'Homazo sur Streiff. Mockery and satyrs are the order of the day.

From 7:11pm: Traditional meals in village establishments

From 8:11pm: Musical tour by ANACH CUAN

9:11pm: Disguised evening in the village bistros "Us back in the day when we were mâââââsquait ...". Inversion girl/boy, children/parents/grandparents, etc... 

GREASY WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7 | AWAKENING OF THE SPIRITS 

Après-ski at the Kurhaus bar and arrival of the Peluches at dusk.

Around 6 p.m.: In Arolla, the Peluches descend by torchlight to the village.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | OPENING OF THE "VALAISAN MASQUERADES" EXHIBITION 
In the cellar beneath the Musée d'Evolène building, immerse yourself in the world of the Carnaval d'Evolène and the Carnaval du Lötschental with an exhibition of traditional masks from the 2 regions. 
An invitation to discover the origins and practices of these events. Admission is free, so take heart! Exhibition open from January 8, 2024 to February 13, 2024
7:00 pm: Exhibition opening
From 7:00 pm: Après-ski in Lú Skàli du Carnaval. Happy hour 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
From 10:00 pm: "Welcome to the Valaisan Wild West" evening at Le Berger Blanc Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

FRIDAY GRAS FEBRUARY 9 
Exhibition "In the footsteps of our traditions: Evolène Carnival through the eyes of a child".
From 2.15pm: Open house for all
4:00 p.m.: Carnival initiation by children - Illustrations of local tales and legends - Customization of masks and initiation to sculpture - Introduction to hessian sewing: making a stuffed suit - Testimonies from all generations: the Carnival lived by our parents and grandparents - Joint painting of an old cat mask - Hot wine and braid
From 6:00 pm: Après-ski in Lú Skàli du Carnaval. Happy hour 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
From 10:00 pm: "America's Goth Talent" evening Get out your black clothes and let the gothic side in you come out.

SAMEDI GRAS FEBRUARY 10 | TRANSHUMANCE FROM EVOLÈNE CARNIVAL TO LÖTSCHENTAL CARNIVAL
Because we keep hearing that we're killing our traditions, here's THE Transhumance of the Evolénards to their cousins in the Lötschental, organized on Samedi Gras to boot mouahahah.

In brief: Cultural exchange with our cousins (with translator) | Visit to the Lötschental Carnival Museum | Visit to mask collections | Aperitif, meal and aperitif | Unveiling of masked characters from our shared traditions in the village of Wiler and procession at 3pm For curious Evolénards (and if they want to take their family with them), transport will be organized. For Masques, a special cattle drive will be organized. Join this transhumance in Plush, Stuffed, Marie, Pierrots, Soldiers of Arrest, Poutratze, Tins or in civilian clothes! Departure at 8.00 a.m. for this legendary epic: registration for Evolénards on the website Return for the early evening, to chase away a few more evil spirits and keep the Rue Centrale merchants from going bankrupt.

From 10:00 p.m.: "Pa-Toy's Story" evening Bring out the toys of your childhood and give them a second life.

GREASY SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11 | STUFFED ANIMALS OUT AND ABOUT

from early morning: Stuffing in the Parc de la Dent-Blanche

From 10:30am: Mass at Evolène church and blessing on the church forecourt

Around 11:00am: After mass, a flurry of stuffed toys and stuffed animals Winter market, strolling through the village, confetti cannon

From 12:00: Traditional wild boar on the spit and other grilled food Masks' meal on the Place du Four and the Place de l'Église All day long under the theme: "RAGNARÖK" In Norse mythology, the Ragnarök refers to a prophetic end of the world involving a series of events including a three-year winter without sun (Fimbulvetr), followed by a great battle on the Vígríd plain. Musical entertainment in the streets, village atmosphere into the evening

from 2:00 pm: Medieval entertainment and public initiation by the Sombre-Sang Guild Axe throwing, fire juggling, ....

2:30 p.m. | CHILDREN'S CARNIVAL. Parade, fancy-dress competition and snack Information and registration for the 2024 edition 

Josette Gaspoz: 079 773 04 40 

Fabienne Chevrier: 079 240 71 31 / seb.chevrier@bluewin.ch

4:30 pm | STORIES AND LEGENDS AT THE EVOLENE MUSEUM Stories to dream about. Thrills guaranteed with Danièle and Bernadette To refresh you, a glass of friendship Free admission, hats on the door

MONDAY FEBRUARY 12 | ARRESTATION DE LA POUTRATZE

4:30 pm | STORIES AND LEGENDS AT THE EVOLENE MUSEUM Stories to dream about. Thrills and chills guaranteed with Danièle and Bernadette To refresh you with a glass of friendship Free admission, hats on the door
From 6:00 pm: Après-ski in Lú Skàli du Carnaval. Happy hour 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm From 8:00 pm: Search for and arrest of the Poutratze by the elite carnival troupe, with audience participation.
9:15pm: Gustave Chevignoule's trial and plea in court on the Place de l'Église. Mini-theater with masks and outdoor sound system. Laughter guaranteed!
From 10:00 pm: "Hommes des Tavernes Evolénardes" evening at the Taverne Comment tu dis Caverne sans les dents? 

MARDI GRAS FEBRUARY 13 | KILL THE POUTRATZE

From 6:00 pm: Après-ski in Lú Skàli du Carnaval. Happy hour 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. With the participation of the Guggen d'Hérémence: Les Peinsaclicks 
9:00 pm: La Poutratze judgement procession to the stake, reading of the verdict and the Testament de Gustave Chevignoule - La Poutratze's death.
10:00 pm: Closing party "Les cloches c'est au Clocher" in all village establishments 
00:00: Gathering in front of the church Masks are lifted Traditional Carnival closes

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVITIES HERE !