Fête du Haricot Tarbais
Celebration of Tarbes' emblematic white bean
About Fête du Haricot Tarbais
The Fête du Haricot Tarbais celebrates this exceptional product from the Hautes-Pyrénées, protected by a Label Rouge since 1997 and a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) since 2000. Organized in conjunction with the Confrérie du Haricot Tarbais, founded in 1992 by the Tarbes Tourist Office, this festival honors local know-how through tastings, culinary demonstrations, a producers' market, and inductions into the Confrérie. This event is part of the Terro'Art festival, a tribute to the craftsmanship and products of the Tarbes region.
Travel to this festival
Book your train or bus to reach Fête du Haricot Tarbais at the best price.
Sponsored link
The Tarbais Bean, a Pyrenean Treasure
The Fête du Haricot Tarbais pays homage to this exceptional legume grown in the plains of Bigorre. The haricot tarbais, harvested manually from September to November, is the only French white bean to benefit from both a Label Rouge (1997) and a Protected Geographical Indication (2000). Its melting texture and thin skin make it the star ingredient of cassoulet, garbure, and many Gascon recipes.
The Confrérie du Haricot Tarbais
Created in 1992 by the Tarbes Tourist Office, the Confrérie du Haricot Tarbais works to promote and defend this emblematic product. During each edition, it organizes induction chapters, solemn and festive moments when new personalities are welcomed into the order. Friendly brotherhoods from the Southwest join the celebrations in a colorful parade.
A Gourmet Event in the Heart of Tarbes
The Fête du Haricot Tarbais is part of the Terro'Art festival, held annually in the last week of September. For two days, local artisans and producers present their creations and products, while culinary workshops and tastings allow visitors to discover the Tarbais bean in all its forms.
Fête du Haricot Tarbais — edition 2026
The Fête du Haricot Tarbais 2026 returns to Tarbes with its celebration of the Bigorre terroir and the Confrérie's inductions.
Fête du Haricot Tarbais 2026
The Fête du Haricot Tarbais 2026 once again celebrates this exceptional product as part of Terro'Art. A producers' market, gourmet tastings, and a parade of brotherhoods are on the agenda.
Prices Fête du Haricot Tarbais 2026
Practical information — Fête du Haricot Tarbais
Practical Information
Location
Tarbes city center, Place du Foirail and pedestrian streets, 65000 Tarbes.
Period
Last week of September, over two days, as part of Terro'Art.
Access
- By car: Tarbes is accessible via the A64 (Tarbes-Est or Tarbes-Ouest exit). Parking in the city center.
- By train: Tarbes SNCF station, a 10-minute walk from the city center.
Contact
- Confrérie du Haricot Tarbais: via the Mairie de Tarbes
- Website: www.tarbes.fr
Festival-goer photos
No photo yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No review yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community
Travel to this festival
Book your train or bus to reach Fête du Haricot Tarbais at the best price.
Sponsored link
Where does it take place — Fête du Haricot Tarbais
Centre-ville de Tarbes
Place du Foirail, 65000 Tarbes