Festival of the Asparagus
The pearl of the Landes celebrated every May 1st in Pontonx-sur-l'Adour
About Asparagus Festival
Asparagus Festival: Pontonx celebrates the pearl of Les Landes
Every May 1st, the commune of Pontonx-sur-l'Adour pays tribute to the white asparagus from Sables des Landes, an emblematic product of the Landes region benefiting from a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). This popular and gourmet festival has become over the years an unmissable event for gastronomy and local produce enthusiasts in the department of Les Landes.
An exceptional farmers' market
The heart of the Asparagus Festival is its farmers' market, which brings together around forty stands of local producers and craftspeople. Under the Bienvenue à la Ferme label, exhibitors offer a diversity of local products from Les Landes:
- Asparagus from Sables des Landes: fresh, canned or prepared, asparagus are naturally the stars of the market
- Foie gras, confits and duck breasts: the essentials of Landes gastronomy
- Wines and Armagnac: wine productions from the South-West
- Cheeses, honeys and jams: the artisanal flavours of the region
- Pastries and sweets: Landes pastis, tourtières and other delicacies
Activities for all ages
The Asparagus Festival offers a varied program of activities from 10 am to 6 pm:
- Culinary demonstrations: chefs show different ways to prepare and enhance Landes asparagus
- Tastings: tasting of cooked asparagus and local products throughout the day
- Asparagus field tours by mini-train: a guided tour to discover asparagus cultivation directly at the producers', all day long
- Lunch on site served under the covered bullring, without reservation, with a menu featuring asparagus
- Giant asparagus omelette: the highlight of the day, a spectacular omelette of 3,000 eggs and 300 kg of asparagus cooked over a wood fire in a pan 2.5 m in diameter, which has become the festival's signature
- Musical entertainment: bandas, choirs and local groups liven up the village streets
- Activities for children: games, workshops and fun activities
An event rooted in the territory
Organised jointly by the Association Interculturelle Pontoise (AIP), the Chambre d'Agriculture des Landes and the Mairie de Pontonx-sur-l'Adour, the Asparagus Festival bears witness to the vitality of the associative and agricultural fabric of Les Landes. The event contributes to the promotion of the department's gastronomic heritage and to the support of local agriculture, in particular the asparagus sector of Sables des Landes, which represents more than 20% of national production.
3,000 to 3,500 visitors every year
The Asparagus Festival attracts between 3,000 and 3,500 visitors every year, coming from all over the department and beyond. It constitutes a privileged moment of encounter between producers and consumers, in a spirit of conviviality and sharing typical of Landes village festivals.
Asparagus Festival — edition 2026
The 30th edition of the Asparagus Festival was held on Friday, May 1st, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm in Pontonx-sur-l'Adour (5002F Rue de la Carrère). Bienvenue à la Ferme farmers' market, asparagus field tours by mini-train, culinary demonstrations, on-site lunch without reservation under the covered arenas, and the spectacular giant omelette made with 3,000 eggs and 300 kg of Landes asparagus cooked over a wood fire.
30th Edition — May 1st, 2026
The Asparagus Festival celebrated its 30th edition on Friday, May 1st, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm, in Pontonx-sur-l'Adour, in the heart of the Landes. For this anniversary edition, the gourmet event for Landes white sand asparagus brought visitors together around the covered arenas (5002F Rue de la Carrère).
The day's program
- Farmers' market with about forty stands from producers adhering to the Bienvenue à la Ferme network and craftspeople: Landes sand asparagus, foie gras, wines, cheeses, honeys, Landes pastries
- Sale of Landes asparagus throughout the day
- Asparagus field tours by mini-train all day, to discover asparagus cultivation directly at the producers' farms
- Culinary demonstrations by chefs featuring asparagus
- On-site lunch served under the covered arenas, without reservation, with a menu highlighting asparagus
- Musical entertainment: bandas, choirs, local groups in the village streets
- Children's entertainment: games and workshops
The highlight of the show: the giant omelette
The highlight of this 30th edition was, as every year, the preparation and then the tasting of the traditional giant asparagus omelette, cooked over a wood fire in a 2.5 m diameter pan, with 3,000 eggs and 300 kg of fresh Landes sand asparagus. Prepared in the late afternoon in front of the public, this monumental omelette has become the festival's signature since its origins.
A festival organized by local stakeholders
The 2026 edition was jointly organized by the Association Interculturelle Pontoise (AIP), the Chambre d'Agriculture des Landes, and the Mairie de Pontonx-sur-l'Adour, with the aim of promoting the Landes terroir and supporting the Landes sand asparagus sector (IGP).
Programme Asparagus Festival 2026
Friday, May 1st, 2026 — from 10 am to 6 pm
- 10 am — Opening of the Bienvenue à la Ferme farmers' market (Landes asparagus, foie gras, wines, cheeses, craftspeople) — Town center / covered arenas
- 10 am → 6 pm — Asparagus field tours by mini-train (regular departures from the town center)
- 10 am → 6 pm — Sale of Landes sand asparagus
- 10 am → 6 pm — Culinary demonstrations and tastings
- 10 am → 6 pm — Musical entertainment: bandas, choirs, local groups in the village streets
- Noon — Lunch under the covered arenas (without reservation, subject to availability)
- Late afternoon — Preparation and tasting of the giant asparagus omelette (3,000 eggs, 300 kg of asparagus, 2.5 m pan, wood fire) — highlight of the day
The detailed hour-by-hour program has not been exhaustively published online by the organizers: the times above reflect the usual organization confirmed by official sources (Chambre d'Agriculture des Landes, Produits de Nouvelle-Aquitaine).
Highlights Asparagus Festival 2026
- 30th anniversary edition of the Asparagus Festival in Pontonx-sur-l'Adour
- Giant omelette with 3,000 eggs and 300 kg of Landes asparagus cooked over a wood fire in a 2.5 m pan
- Bienvenue à la Ferme farmers' market with about forty producers and craftspeople
- Asparagus field tours by mini-train all day
- On-site lunch under the covered arenas, without reservation
- Bandas, choirs, and musical entertainment throughout the village
- Free admission, in the atmosphere of a Landes village festival
Prices Asparagus Festival 2026
Practical information — Asparagus Festival
Practical Information
Location
The Asparagus Festival takes place at 5002F Rue de la Carrère, 40465 Pontonx-sur-l'Adour, around the covered bullring. The farmers' market, activities and meal are concentrated in the heart of the village.
Date and times
The festival takes place every year on May 1st (public holiday), from 10 am to 6 pm. The farmers' market opens at 10 am, lunch is served at noon under the bullring, and the spectacular preparation of the giant asparagus omelette takes place in the late afternoon, forming the highlight of the day.
Prices
Access to the market and activities is free. Lunch under the bullring is served on site without reservation (subject to availability). Products from the farmers' market are sold directly by the producers.
Access
By car: Pontonx-sur-l'Adour is located 15 km north of Dax and 25 km south of Mont-de-Marsan, on the D32. Free car parks set up in the town centre and on the outskirts for the festival, with signage from the main roads.
By train: Dax train station 15 km away, then car or carpooling.
Mini-train: A mini-train runs between the town centre and the asparagus fields for tours, allowing visitors to discover the cultivation of Sables asparagus.
Catering
Lunch featuring asparagus is served under the covered bullring, without reservation. The farmers' market also allows visitors to taste and buy many local products throughout the day: foie gras, confits, cheeses, wines, honey and pastries.
Practical tips
- Come early to enjoy the best products at the farmers' market, the most popular stands are stormed as soon as they open
- Arrive at noon for lunch under the bullring, limited places
- Don't miss the preparation of the giant omelette at the end of the day (3,000 eggs, 300 kg of asparagus, 2.5 m pan)
- May 1st being a public holiday, many visitors are expected: allow time for parking
- Bring reusable bags to carry market purchases
Contact
Mairie de Pontonx-sur-l'Adour — Tel. 05 58 57 20 05 — Website: pontonx.fr — Association Interculturelle Pontoise (AIP) — Chambre d'Agriculture des Landes
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Where does it take place — Asparagus Festival
Arènes couvertes — 5002F Rue de la Carrère
5002F Rue de la Carrère, 40465 Pontonx-sur-l'Adour