Les Épouvantails

Les Épouvantails: Music and Street Arts in L'Huisserie

Created in 2013 by a group of music and performing arts enthusiasts, the Les Épouvantails festival has established itself as a festive and family-friendly event in L'Huisserie, a town located near Laval. Every year, the Place du Maine transforms into an open-air stage for an evening of completely free concerts and street performances.

An Eclectic Program

The festival offers a deliberately eclectic program, mixing rock, indie pop, reggae, electro, psychedelic dance rock, and afro groove. The 12th edition featured bands like Luck (indie pop rock), Better Than Five (groovy pop), Club Mutant (rock), The Gluteens (psychedelic electro dance rock), Badegna Foli (reggae afro groove), as well as a DJ set by François Charraire and the street company Diego et Joanes.

Street Arts and Performing Arts

Alongside the concerts, street arts play an important role in the program. Three street performances are offered at each edition, featuring street theater, circus, and comedy that appeal to all ages. This combination of music and street arts makes Les Épouvantails a multidisciplinary festival accessible to all audiences.

A Festival Driven by Volunteers

The Les Épouvantails association relies on a team of 13 permanent members and over 60 volunteers mobilized on the day of the event to manage organization, technical aspects, catering, and bar services. With a budget ranging between 16,000 and 17,000 euros, the festival remains a human-scale event, rooted in the life of the community.

A Family-Friendly and Free Event

Les Épouvantails attracts between 1,000 and 1,500 spectators each year to the Place du Maine. Admission is free and the festival is open to all ages, making this evening a moment of sharing and conviviality in the heart of L'Huisserie.