Bird Festival in Saint-Genis-Pouilly
We are proud to announce that we are sponsoring the 2025 Fête de l’Oiseau!
The 73rd edition of this traditional celebration, organized by the Chevaliers de l’Oiseau, is back from Friday, May 31st to Monday, June 3rd.
Get ready for a memorable weekend filled with festive events and entertainment for all ages.
The Fête de l’Oiseau is the oldest and most significant traditional festival in Saint-Genis-Pouilly and the entire Pays de Gex. Dating back to the Middle Ages, it features the symbolic challenge of shooting down a wooden bird suspended from a pole.
Expect a lively mix of festivities, food and drink stands, ceremonies, and parades, complete with music and flower-covered floats.
On Saturday evening, all children join in a traditional torchlight procession.
Sunday afternoon is dedicated to the grand flower parade.
On Monday afternoon, the traditional bird shooting takes place, during which the new king is crowned and later celebrated that evening during the closing ball.
📅Schedule
Friday, May 31st
- 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Ladies of the '80s party with the band Entre Nous
- 11:00 PM – 1:00 AM: DJ Push Me
Saturday, June 1st
- 3:00 PM: Official opening of the funfair by the Royal Court
- 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Fairground games at the Jean Monnet Center square
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Zumba (two 20-minute sessions by Zumba Movin)
- 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Roller party by Erage
- 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Dance club performance
- 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Gospel by Sergy One Voice Choir
- 7:00 PM: King’s Apéritif at the Boby Lapointe Hall
- 9:30 PM – 9:45 PM: Torch distribution in front of the Town Hall
- 10:00 PM: Start of the torchlight procession from the Town Hall (Rue de Genève to Jean Monnet Center)
- 8:45 PM: Evening party at Jean Monnet Center square with DJ Catfader & Seven Sun
Sunday, June 2nd
- 10:00 AM: Neighborhood musical parades starting from Résidence Sénior Les Rosiers, Lycée International, Rue de Lyon, La Tatte — with Cook Music, Bandanaz, L’Écho du Crêt de la Neige, and Banda Crescendo
- 11:00 AM: Official ceremony and speeches by the Mayor and co-presidents, followed by a reception offered by the Town Hall
- 3:00 PM: Start of the flower parade in front of the International School
- 5:00 PM: Musical performances on the Jean Monnet square stage
- 7:00 PM: Apéritif concert by Heaven Live Band
Monday, June 3rd (Lucien Vejux Stadium)
- 4:00 PM: King’s Shooting
- 5:00 PM: Prince’s Shooting (youth)
Evening at Jean Monnet Center square:
- 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Musical performance by La Lyre
- 7:45 PM – 8:15 PM: Bird Festival Quiz
- 8:30 PM: Crowning of the new king
- 9:00 PM: Evening show with Pierre Bourgeois
🍴 Food and refreshments available on-site
