Fête de la Moisson de Lançon
Edition 2024 Finished Free Local Produce Heritage History

Fête de la Moisson de Lançon

03 Aug 2024 — 04 Aug 2024
Lançon — Ardennes (08)

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Edition 2024 — Fête de la Moisson

2024 edition of the Fête de la Moisson de Lançon. Traditional harvests, exhibition of restored vintage agricultural equipment, plowing by Ardennes horses, and old-fashioned threshing. Peasant food and activities for the whole family in the village of Lançon, near Grandpré. Free admission.

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2024 Edition: Rural Traditions Meet

The 2024 edition of the Fête de la Moisson was held on August 3rd and 4th in Lançon, continuing the tradition of this event which has become a must-attend for lovers of Ardennes rural heritage. The volunteers of La Seconde Vie du Matériel once again brought the harvests of yesteryear to life with demonstrations of threshing, scything, and old-fashioned plowing.

The exhibition of tractors and agricultural machinery from the 1930s to the 1970s attracted many enthusiasts, while the Ardennes horses provided the spectacle during the plowing demonstrations. The rustic catering and village atmosphere completed this day of discovery of rural heritage, delighting families and curious visitors from across the department.

Programme

2024 Program

  • Saturday and Sunday: Old-fashioned harvest demonstrations
  • Threshing with flails and mechanical thresher
  • Plowing by Ardennes horses
  • Exhibition of tractors and agricultural machinery from the 1930s to 1970s
  • On-site peasant catering

Highlights

  • Demonstrations of traditional open-field harvesting
  • Plowing by Ardennes draft horses
  • Exhibition of over a hundred restored agricultural machines
  • Authentic peasant catering and village atmosphere

Prices

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Free admission. On-site catering at modest prices.

Where does it take place — Fête de la Moisson

Village de Lançon

14 rue du Château, 08250 Lançon

Fête de la Moisson in brief

Local Produce Heritage History Folk Traditions Folklore Family Crafts Outdoor Free Ardennes