Récoltes & Vous ! Festival of Living Agri-Culture

Récoltes & Vous: The Great Celebration of Living Agri-Culture

Born in 2024, the Récoltes & Vous ! festival is the result of the meeting of two associative adventures in Haute-Loire: Nature & Progrès 43, which organized ten editions of the "Lo Festenal Les Mauvaises Herbes" festival for twelve years at the Maison Pour Tous de Chadrac, and the association Chapivari, creator in 2015 of the "Les Chap' et Vous" festival on the banks of the Loire in Retournac. These two collectives decided to join forces and offer, with seven other structures, a grand celebration of sustainable agriculture and food.

A Collective of Nine Organizing Structures

The festival is driven by a committed collective of nine structures: ADEAR 43 (Association for the Development of Agricultural and Rural Employment), Chapivari, Confédération paysanne 43, FNE 43 (France Nature Environnement), Nature & Progrès 43, Réseau des AMAP Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Résiliacteurs 43, Retourn'AMAP, and Terre de Liens Auvergne. This gathering of actors from peasant agriculture, the environment, and citizen food gives the festival its unique richness and legitimacy.

A Rich and Multidisciplinary Program

Over three days, Récoltes & Vous ! offers a program combining culture and commitment:

• Eco-bio Fair: A market bringing together organic producers, artisans, and committed associations to showcase their know-how and initiatives.
• Concerts and Shows: Festive and cultural moments with local and regional artists to liven up the festival evenings and afternoons.
• Conferences and Debates: Discussions on agroecology, food accessibility, food sovereignty, and agricultural alternatives.
• Documentary Film Screenings: Film screenings followed by debates, including "La Part des autres" and "La Théorie du Boxeur," addressing food and agriculture issues.
• Workshops and Demonstrations: Practical workshops on gardening, food processing, land art, and sensory activities.
• Walks and Readings: Guided nature walks and open-air readings.
• Family Activities: A children's area with creative workshops, games, and activities for the whole family.
• Organic and Local Catering: A refreshment stand and food stalls offering products from organic and local agriculture.

A Traveling Festival Rooted in Haute-Loire

After its first edition on the banks of the Loire in Retournac in September 2024, the festival settled in Saint-Germain-Laprade in October 2025, where it partnered with the "Fête de la Bio" organized by Haute-Loire Bio. This traveling dimension allows the festival to reach different territories of the department and build relationships with new local actors. Récoltes & Vous ! thus establishes itself as a must-attend autumn event in Haute-Loire, combining conviviality, ecological commitment, and cultural discovery.