Great Spring Fair

Promulgated by the Counts of Foix, appearing for the first time officially on the charter of 1293, the Fair of 8 & 9m ai brings together the country's breeders, presenting mountain breeds, numerous traders, and activities all day long relating to to breeding.

WEDNESDAY 8 MAY

From 7:00 a.m.: opening of the Fair

- Livestock market (Ring du Foirail)

o 7:00 a.m.: sale of sheep

o 7:30 a.m.: sale of grazing

o 8:00 a.m.: donkey sale

o 10:00 a.m.: sale of heifers and breeding heifers aged 1 to 2 years

o 11:00 a.m.: fat cows

- Exhibition of agricultural equipment

- Exhibition of Ariège breeds (exhibition of sheep and cattle, Gascon heifers, horses, mules and donkeys).

- The Floralies

- The gourmet and artisanal village

- The trade fair

11:00 a.m.: Official parade and commemoration ceremony of May 8, 1945

11:30 a.m.: prize giving for butchers

14:30 p.m.: Mowing demonstration (Foirail Podium)

By the sheep union

15:00 p.m.: Sports logging demonstration (Podium du Foirail)

By the Tustaires of Oc

15:30 p.m.: Demonstration of the sheep holding pen (Podium du Foirail)

16:00 p.m.: Presentation of the breeds (Ring du Foirail and Foirail)

The review of Pyrenean breeds, hosted by the Gascon Group and the sheep union.

16:30 p.m.: Herding dog demonstration (Ring du Foirail)

Discovery of the work of the shepherd dog

THURSDAY 9 MAY

From 9:00 a.m.: opening of the Fair

- Exhibition of agricultural equipment

- Exhibition of Ariège breeds (exhibition of sheep and cattle, Gascon heifers, horses, mules and donkeys).

- The gourmet and artisanal village

- The trade fair

- Wandering of bandas (Les agafous)

10:00 a.m.: Transhumance

The big parade of animals at the Fair in town.

11:00 p.m.: Sports logging demonstration (Podium du Foirail)

By the Tustaires of Oc

14:30 p.m.: Sports logging demonstration (Podium du Foirail)

By the Tustaires of Oc

15:00 p.m.: Country dance demonstration (Place des Consuls)

By the Jiminy country association

16:00 p.m.: Prize giving to breeders

17:00 p.m.: Tug of war (Fairail)

Between the breeders and the players of the UST XV, everything hangs by a thread... or rather a rope! A friendly challenge not to be missed.

THE GREAT GAME OF THE FAIR: The right weighing… (Fairail, registration at the refreshment bar between 10:00 a.m. and 16:00 p.m.)

Try to guess the weight of an animal and win the grand prize of the day!

THROUGHOUT THE 2 DAYS

The exhibition of Ariège breeds

Fairground

Meet the cattle, sheep and horses typical of mountain breeding and the Pyrenees: the Tarascon sheep, the Gascon cow, the Merens...

The medieval wood crafts center in partnership with the PNR (Place des Consuls)

La Trace du Geste: demonstration of the manufacture of tableware and wooden tools using a pole lathe and a planing bench.

The Place Félix Garrigou tasting area

The meeting place for gourmets! Share the Gascon meal, taste Tarascon lamb and many other local culinary traditions in this dedicated space.

The Ariège mini-farm Tour Saint-Michel

The farm animal discovery area for children with Pan’s Farm! (Free)

Pony ride Tour Saint-Michel

A pony ride at the Fair for children with the Montcalm stables and the Albies ponies.

Inflatable games Tour Saint-Michel

Two inflatable structures are accessible free of charge throughout the two days (from 3 to 10 years old).

Also find at the Fair: prehistoric activities by SESTA, country dances by the Jiminy Country association, tastings of Valeurs Parc products, competitions and many other surprises...

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