Fête de la Châtaigne

Gastronomy in Saint-Pons-de-Thomières, Hérault

Saint-Pons-de-Thomières — Hérault (34) Since 1999
Animation Gastronomy Local Produce
Fête de la Châtaigne
Edition
2026
Fête de la Châtaigne

About Fête de la Châtaigne

Traditional festival on the last weekend of October with grilled chestnuts, producers' market, and medieval entertainment. This event contributes to the cultural and tourist dynamism of the commune of Saint-Pons-de-Thomières and the department of Hérault in Occitanie.
Dates 24 Oct — 25 Oct 2026
Location Saint-Pons-de-Thomières (34)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Fête de la Châtaigne — edition 2026

The Chestnut Festival returns to Saint-Pons-de-Thomières on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026, for the traditional last weekend of October event in the village streets.

Chestnut Festival 2026

The Chestnut Festival will take place on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Saint-Pons-de-Thomières, in Hérault. Organized by the festival committee « Les Tamarous », this gastronomic and popular festival takes over the village streets and the heart of the event, Place du Foirail (Foiralet), where chestnuts are roasted over a wood fire and served in traditional cones.

More than 150 exhibitors — local producers, artisans, and regional products — enliven the weekend, complemented by food stalls run by local associations and merchants, as well as various family activities. Admission is free, with free parking and shuttles.

The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be communicated by the festival committee closer to the event.

Highlights Fête de la Châtaigne 2026

  • Chestnuts roasted over a wood fire, served in cones
  • More than 150 exhibitors: local producers and artisans
  • Free admission, free parking and shuttles
  • Last weekend of October, Place du Foirail

Programme Fête de la Châtaigne 2026

The program for the 2026 edition has not yet been released by the organizers; it will be added as soon as it becomes available.

Prices Fête de la Châtaigne 2026

Free admission. Free parking and shuttles. Food and chestnut cones are payable on site.
Practical information

Practical information — Fête de la Châtaigne

Practical Information

Location

Saint-Pons-de-Thomières (34220), Hérault.

Access

Reach Saint-Pons-de-Thomières by road. Parking is available around the event site. Consult the official information for access details.

Prices

Price: from 2 € to 13 €.

Contact

For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the town hall of Saint-Pons-de-Thomières.

Fête de la Châtaigne in Saint-Pons-de-Thomières

Fête de la Châtaigne is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Saint-Pons-de-Thomières and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1999, this event has established itself as a benchmark for gastronomy, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.

Presentation

Traditional festival on the last weekend of October with grilled chestnuts, producers' market, and medieval entertainment.

An event rooted in its territory

Located in the heart of Saint-Pons-de-Thomières, Fête de la Châtaigne takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and highlights the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes ranging from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.

Program and entertainment

Each edition of Fête de la Châtaigne offers a varied program combining gastronomy and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is communicated each year through the official channels of the event.

A convivial gathering

Fête de la Châtaigne is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Saint-Pons-de-Thomières. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.

Where does it take place — Fête de la Châtaigne

Place du Foirail
Place du Foirail, 34220 Saint-Pons-de-Thomières, 34220 Saint-Pons-de-Thomières

Fête de la Châtaigne in brief

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History of Fête de la Châtaigne

Edition 2025 Jul 2025

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Tel 04 67 97 39 39

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