Binic Fête la Morue
Maritime heritage and cod festival in Binic-Étables-sur-Mer
About Binic Fête la Morue
Binic Fête la Morue is a large popular maritime heritage festival organized annually on Ascension weekend in Binic-Étables-sur-Mer, in the Côtes-d'Armor. For four days, the port and city center pay tribute to the Terre-Neuvas, these Binic sailors who went fishing for cod on the banks of Newfoundland and Iceland and who shaped the maritime identity of the coast. On the program: arrival and parade of about thirty old rigs, dory and sculling races, sea shanty and world music concerts, cod tastings, conferences on fishing history, exhibitions, children's activities, a craft market bringing together more than 40 creators, and a fest-noz. The event, entirely free, gathers between 30,000 and 40,000 visitors.
Homage to the Terre-Neuvas
Binic Fête la Morue celebrates the heritage of the Terre-Neuvas, these Binic sailors who, for centuries, braved the Atlantic storms to fish for cod on the banks of Newfoundland and Iceland. This maritime epic, which profoundly marked the identity of Binic-Étables-sur-Mer, is at the heart of this great popular festival organized annually on Ascension weekend.
Four days around the port
The event traditionally starts on Thursday with the majestic arrival of about thirty old rigs — schooners, dories, workboats — which must enter the port in only forty-five minutes. Throughout the weekend, the port and the streets of Binic vibrate to the rhythm of:
- Sea shanty and world music concerts: English shanties, Louisiana Cajun, Irish folk, fest-noz, and Breton groups like the Bagad de Plouha.
- Cod tastings: accras, brandade, Breton-style cod, and other specialties prepared by local associations.
- Traditional regattas: dory and sculling races, boat parade like the “La Fille du Vent” challenge in front of the Binic lighthouse.
- Maritime heritage area animated by the Ploubazlanec museum, wooden games, exhibitions, conferences on the history of cod fishing.
- Craft market gathering more than 40 creators on the Esplanade du Palus, with local products (cheeses, cider, etc.).
- Children's activities: creative workshops, introduction to Breton dance, discovery of sea trades.
An event supported by the associative fabric
Binic Fête la Morue is organized by the Bretagne Terre-Neuve Islande (BTNI) association with the help of a collective of eight local associations, testifying to the territorial roots and the spirit of conviviality of this event. Admission is entirely free and the event gathers between 30,000 and 40,000 people each edition. Dogs on a leash are accepted.
Binic Fête la Morue — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Binic Fête la Morue took place from May 14 to 17 (Ascension weekend) on the port and in the town centre of Binic-Étables-sur-Mer. Four days of free maritime celebration organised by the Bretagne Terre-Neuve Islande (BTNI) association and a collective of eight Binic associations, featuring the arrival of old rigs, sea shanty and world music concerts, dory races, a parade of traditional boats, a craft market bringing together over 40 creators, cod tastings, and a fest-noz.
Binic Fête la Morue 2026 — four days around the port
The 2026 edition took place from Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17, taking advantage of the long Ascension weekend. The event gathered between 30,000 and 40,000 visitors around Binic's maritime heritage and the legacy of the Terre-Neuvas.
The parade of old rigs
As every year, the kick-off was given by the arrival of about thirty old rigs — schooners, dories, working boats from France and Europe — which must enter the port in just forty-five minutes, the time of the tide. On Saturday, May 16 at 6 PM, the "La Fille du Vent" challenge brought together about thirty traditional boats in a parade in front of the Binic lighthouse.
An international music program
Thursday evening was dedicated to world music (English shanties, Louisiana Cajun, Irish folk). Friday highlighted sea shanties, Saturday featured folk dance with a big fest-noz in the evening. The Bagad de Plouha animated each afternoon with an introduction to Breton dance.
Gastronomy, crafts and heritage
Local associations offered a full range of cod-based specialties (accras, brandade, Breton-style cod), accompanied by local products (cheeses, cider). On the Esplanade du Palus, the craft market brought together over 40 creators. The Ploubazlanec museum animated a maritime heritage space, with wooden games for children, and several conferences on the history of cod fishing were given during the weekend.
Programme Binic Fête la Morue 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Around 5 PM — Arrival and entry into the port of about thirty old rigs (schooners, dories, working boats)
- Evening — World music concerts: English shanties, Louisiana Cajun, Irish folk
Friday, May 15, 2026
- Day — Opening of the craft market (40+ creators) on the Esplanade du Palus
- Day — Maritime heritage space animated by the Ploubazlanec museum, wooden games for children
- Afternoon — Bagad de Plouha and introduction to Breton dance
- Evening — Sea shanty concerts on the quays
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Day — Dory and sculling races in the port
- Day — Conferences on the history of cod fishing
- 6 PM — "La Fille du Vent" challenge: parade of about thirty traditional boats in front of the Binic lighthouse
- Evening — Folk dance and big fest-noz
Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Day — Last cod tastings, craft market, children's activities
- Day — Demonstrations of sea trades, boat exhibitions
Highlights Binic Fête la Morue 2026
- 4 days of free celebration during Ascension weekend
- Arrival of about thirty old rigs in the port
- "La Fille du Vent" challenge in front of the Binic lighthouse
- Sea shanty and world music concerts
- Craft market with 40+ creators
- Cod tastings prepared by local associations
- 30,000 to 40,000 visitors expected
Prices Binic Fête la Morue 2026
Practical information — Binic Fête la Morue
Access
Location: Port and city center of Binic-Étables-sur-Mer, 22520.
By car: From Saint-Brieuc (15 km), D786 direction Binic.
Parking: Free marked parking lots on the outskirts, bicycle parking available.
Prices
Entirely free admission. Tastings and catering are paid at the stands.
Good to know
Dogs accepted only if kept on a leash.
Contact
Official website: www.lamorueenfete.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 06 52 59 87 14
Facebook: facebook.com/LaMorueEnFete
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Where does it take place — Binic Fête la Morue
Port et centre-ville de Binic
Port de Binic, 22520 Binic-Étables-sur-Mer