La Désalpe, Autumn Fair, Guided tour of Nyon, Classic Car show, Expat Expo - all this weekend

There's a lot going on this weekend in the Nyon and Geneva region. Here are a few of the events on the agenda. Saturday - Cow parade in St Cergue On Saturday 1st October it's the annual "La Désalpe" in St Cergue. This annual tradition is when cows are brought down from the hills by farmers to be wintered in the lower lying barns. The cows are decorated with headdresses and led through the village in a a colourful parade, and it's well worth going up to the village if you have never been to it before. There are other events throughout the morning such as flag twirling, folkloric singing, and there is food available for sale at the buvettes in the village.  Note: the first parade parade starts at 08:30 so get up there early in order not to miss it! This is a very popular event and parking can be very tricky on this day, it's easier to take the little red train from Nyon to St Cergue (there are extra trains scheduled for this event). See St Cergue TourismAutumn Fair in Nyon  After watching the Désalpe on Saturday morning, you still have time to get down to Nyon for its Autumn fair, this is another colourful event with all the fruits and vegetables of the season on display along with other stands, music and entertainment. 

Saturday 1st October - Tourist visit of Nyon. If you would like a guided tour of Nyon and want to know a bit more about its buildings, its history and cultural heritage, then why not go to the last guided Saturday tour of the 2011season. Just turn up in front of the castle at 10:30 (tour leaves promptly). The tour is an nice easy one and half hour walk and costs 20chf which includes a drink/apéro, and food (platter of meat) at the end of the walk in the atmospheric old wine cellar of Nyon. Children go free of charge.  See Nyon tourism

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,500 Classic British Cars in Morges

If you are interested in "Classic Cars", then the Swiss Classic British Car Meeting in Morges is also on Saturday from 10:00- 17:00.  Over 1,500 classic cars will be at this meeting which takes place along the quayside, the château and the Parc d' L'independance. The invited models for 2011 are the Jaguar E Type and all Jaguars Delorean. If you have a British vehicle take it along,  no reservation necessary. The website with more information is in French, English and German.

Sunday Expat Expo

On Sunday over at Palexpo (near Geneva Airport) it's Expat Expo. This is a massive event for expats, as under one roof you will find information on doctors, accountants, lawyers, schools, day-care clubs, churches, accountants, there are speciality food items on sale, a bouncy castle for children and much more. See website for full information. 

Also on Sunday over in Rolle

by the château there's another autumn market -  the Marche de l' Espoir run by Terre des Hommes. Games, music, food and drink stands from 10:00 - 17:00. There are hundred of other activities going in the region, for the full list of events. Pick up the "Agenda de La Côte" from the tourist office, it is also printed inside La Côte newspaper each Thursday.    

Music

There's music on at the Usine a Gaz tonight Friday 30th September with "Brigitte",  a pop duo from France and the group "Jerry Can". See Usine a Gaz site for more info and other upcoming concerts.