Country Seefest in Savognin

Country Lake Festival Savognin at Lai Barnagn
Indulge, celebrate, and enjoy at Lake Lai Barnagn in Savognin

Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22

Howdy and welcome to this year's Lake Festival! Under the motto “Country & Rock”, this year promises an unforgettable time with cuisine from Val Surses, country music, and plenty of fun.

Our culinary offerings are a highlight for all food enthusiasts. Together, Tgesa Romana, Hotel Solaria, Hotel Piz Mitgel, and Hotel AVES will pamper you with their culinary delights. Let our talented chefs surprise you and enjoy the meals in a relaxed atmosphere by the lakeside.

Supporting Program
For the brave visitors among you, there is a special attraction: Bull riding! Here you can prove your riding skills and show that you are a real cowboy or cowgirl. But no worries, for those who prefer a calmer experience, there are plenty of other activities on offer.
Additionally, this year for the first time, cow pat bingo will be offered – a fun and unique experience that you definitely should not miss! Cow pat bingo starts on Saturday at 12.00 p.m.

Program on Friday, August 21, 2026
From 5.00 p.m.: Food & Drink Festival with bull riding, nail driving, bouncy castle, cow pat bingo, and other attractions
6.00 p.m.: Live music with ToaK
8.30 p.m.: Live music with Route65
Afterwards, party with DJ

Program on Saturday, August 22, 2026
From 11.00 a.m.: Meirana Beach Volleyball Tournament
1.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.: Bocce Tournament by Anavant Surses
From 4.00 p.m.: Food & Drink Festival with bull riding, shooting gallery, stuffed animal and boxing machine, cow pat bingo, and other attractions
4.30 p.m.: Live music with Buddy Dee & the Ghostriders
Afterwards, line dance workshop with Barbara Suter
8.30 p.m.: Live music with JustTwo
Afterwards, party with DJ

Subject to program changes.

Route 65
Route 65 plays the sound that resonates from every music bar on the Broadway of Nashville. “Contemporary Country”; Modern Country Music that covers the entire spectrum of emotions: From country rock to soft ballads that melt the hearts of cowboys and cowgirls “all over the world”. The band often allows itself to step off the beaten path and explore stylistic boundaries.

Since 2013, Route 65 has been on the “Road to Country Music”. Three lead voices, brilliant harmony vocals, and virtuosic soloists - that's Route 65!

Buddy Dee & the Ghostriders
Buddy started in the 1980s as a street musician and quickly developed into a talented singer and guitarist. With his band “Buddy Dee & the Ghostriders”, he revolutionized the Swiss country scene and gained international recognition with their albums, especially through productions in Nashville. His career has taken him from small clubs to large festivals throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, and even Africa, where he has built a steadily growing fan base. A highlight of his career is winning the Prix Walo 2015 in the “Country” category. It is a stroke of luck that Buddy has been playing with the current formation of the Ghostriders since 2006. The special band groove, the joy of playing, and the familial atmosphere among the musicians is also evident in their concerts... Buddy Dee is celebrating this year 42 years Buddy on stage!