About Pentecost Festival of Prissac

Every year at Pentecost, the Prissac festival committee in the Indre region organizes a big popular festival that livens up the whole village. On the program for this festive weekend: a fair with a float parade and entertainment by bands and majorettes, a flea market with over 100 exhibitors, a traditional ham omelette meal, wooden games, a straw maze, face painting for children, and fireworks in the evening followed by a popular dance with a DJ.

The Big Pentecost Festival in Prissac

The Pentecost Festival of Prissac is the most anticipated event of the year in this commune of the Indre, located between Le Blanc and Aigurande. Organized by the Prissac Festival Committee, this popular event transforms the village into a true place of revelry throughout the Pentecost weekend, attracting visitors from all over the Berry region.

Sunday: Fair, Parade, and Fireworks

Pentecost Sunday is the highlight of the festival:

Fair: Merchants and exhibitors set up their stalls in the village streets.
Parade: At 3 p.m., a grand float parade goes through the streets of Prissac, accompanied by bands and majorettes who liven up the procession with their music and choreography.
Entertainment: Grail tales, Asterix & Obelix vs. Caesar show, straw maze, wooden games, face painting for children.
Evening Meal: At 7 p.m., ham omelette served outdoors, a friendly and affordable meal bringing together hundreds of guests.
Fireworks: Around 11 p.m., fireworks light up the Prissac sky, beautifully concluding the evening.
Popular Dance: After the fireworks, a free dance with a DJ until late at night.

Monday: Big Flea Market

Pentecost Monday is dedicated to the big flea market in Prissac, which hosts between 100 and 200 exhibitors, both individuals and professionals. Bargain hunters and lovers of good deals wander through the aisles in search of antique furniture, tableware, books, vintage clothing, and collector's items. On-site catering is available throughout the day.

A Festive and Family Atmosphere

The Pentecost Festival of Prissac is distinguished by its friendly and family atmosphere. The festival committee makes it a point of honor to offer entertainment for all ages: children enjoy the straw maze, wooden games, and face painting, while adults appreciate the parade, the outdoor meal, and the dance. The funfair with its rides and attractions completes the picture of a successful village festival.

Prissac, a Village in Berry

Prissac is a commune in the Indre region located in the southwest of the department, near the Regional Natural Park of Brenne. The village has a rich heritage, notably an old commandery listed as a historic monument. The Pentecost Festival is the highlight of Prissac's associative and festive life, demonstrating the vitality of this rural commune and the commitment of its volunteers.

Pentecost Festival 2026

The Pentecost Festival will be held on May 24 and 25, 2026 in Prissac. On Sunday, the program will include the float parade with bands and majorettes at 3 p.m., entertainment for all ages, the ham omelette meal at 7 p.m., fireworks around 11 p.m., and the free popular dance.

On Monday, the large flea market will host over 100 exhibitors, both individuals and professionals. A festive and friendly weekend for the whole family in the heart of Berry.

Practical information — Pentecost Festival of Prissac

Access

Prissac is located in the southwest of the Indre, about 50 km west of Châteauroux and 25 km south of Le Blanc.

By car: From Le Blanc, take the D950 then the D44 south. From Châteauroux, follow the D925 then the D950.
Parking: Free parking on the outskirts of the village. Attractions and rides nearby.

Hours

Sunday: entertainment from the morning, parade at 3 p.m., meal at 7 p.m., fireworks around 11 p.m. Monday: flea market from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Prices

Free admission. Ham omelette meal is paid. Flea market: free entry for visitors.