11. August 2025 — von Heidi Troisio

WIGA trade fair in Werdenberg: where the region comes alive

11. August 2025 — von Heidi Troisio

WIGA trade fair in Werdenberg: where the region comes alive

September is approaching and with it a real highlight for the Werdenberg region: WIGA 2025! From 5 to 7 and 10 to 13 September, the site on Lake Werdenberg will once again become a lively center of business, encounters and entertainment. We are giving away 10x2 day tickets on social media.

With over 180 exhibitors from more than 50 sectors, a varied supporting program and special evening events, the Werdenberg Industrial and Commercial Exhibition WIGA is much more than a traditional trade fair. It is the meeting place for the whole region! The focus is on the presentations of the six member associations of the Werdenberg business organizationWWO, which present the diversity and commitment of the regional economy in an impressive way.

Here's what you can expect in a nutshell:

  • Unique encounters with regional companies
  • Great evening programs and concerts
  • Strong networks and valuable contacts
  • Varied events

A trade fair experience for the whole family

Whether you are a family, entrepreneur, trade visitor or party animal: WIGA has something special in store for everyone. From inspiring women's afternoons to adventurous children's afternoons, the WIGA has something for young and old alike.

Details of the supporting program

Children's afternoon: Sunday, September 7 from 1 to 5 p.m.
An afternoon full of adventure for children from kindergarten age. The program includes handicrafts, face painting, games and a surprise visit from the FC St.Gallen mascot Gallus. The event concludes with a JAM 29 mini disco on the big stage.

2nd Werdenberg Vocational Trainer Award: Monday, September 8 from 5 p.m.
The Werdenberg Vocational Trainer Award will be presented for the second time in the festive setting of the WIGA. With this award, the WWO recognizes vocational trainers who show exceptional commitment, innovation and personal passion for training young people in the region. All nominees are listed on the Werdenberg Vocational Trainer Award 2025 website.

WWO Women's Time: Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 2 pm
An inspiring afternoon for women with a reception aperitif, guided tour of the trade fair and a stylish aperitif riche in the Werdenberg Arena. The focus is on a charity campaign for the benefit of the women's shelters in St.Gallen and Liechtenstein.

Event program for every musical taste

After the trade fair closes, the party continues in the Werdenberg Arena: music lovers and connoisseurs can look forward to atmospheric live acts, culinary highlights and convivial moments.

WIGA evenings 2025 in a nutshell:

Sept. 5: Buchser evening with Stockbacher Band
Sept. 6: Latino evening - hot rhythms
Sept. 10: Blue Shoes Band & DJs
Sept. 11: Rock House - pure classic rock
Sept. 12: Bon Jovi Tribute Band
Sept. 13: Väh-Hüater and later DJ Floki

Après-WIGA highlight: Megawatt live concert

The organizers have come up with something special this year to extend the WIGA experience: on the weekend after the fair, specifically on Saturday, 20 September, the marquee at Werdenbergersee will once again be transformed into a stage for an exclusive concert by the successful regional band Megawatt. The band is currently causing a stir throughout Switzerland, not least because of their current collaboration with rock legend Gölä and their joint song "Brich mir mis Herz". The Sarganserland-Werdenberg region is giving away tickets on social media. Further information in the last section.

Arrive stress-free: By public transport to the WIGA

To ensure that your visit to the trade fair gets off to a relaxed start, WIGA, together with Bus Ostschweiz AG and regional public transport, offers a convenient and environmentally friendly journey: Special bus routes take you directly to the exhibition site on Lake Werdenberg without detours and parking worries. The WIGA shuttle runs every 20 minutes from Buchs railroad station to the Lidl parking lot with a stopover at the exhibition grounds and back on all days of the fair.

Win WIGA entries and megawatt tickets

The Sarganserland-Werdenberg region is giving away 2x10 WIGA entries and 2x2 tickets for the Megawatt concert at social media. The competitions will start on Tuesday, August 19 on Instagram and Facebook. It's worth subscribing to the region's social media channels. In addition to great prize draws and the latest event tips, you can also expect exciting insights, useful information and entertaining stories from the region. Whether career, family or leisure: everyone will find their place in our region. See for yourself: www.rsw.ch/heimat.

Detailed information about WIGA 2025: WIGA Messe 2025

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