Strawberry Festival
The great traditional and gourmet festival of Plougastel-Daoulas
About Strawberry Festival
Strawberry Festival: Plougastel-Daoulas celebrates its emblematic fruit
Every second Sunday in June, Plougastel-Daoulas vibrates to the rhythm of its famous Strawberry Festival, the most important folk festival in Nord-Finistère. This day of festivities pays homage to the Plougastel strawberry, the emblematic fruit of this commune in Finistère which benefits from an exceptional microclimate thanks to its peninsula bordered by the Brest roadstead and the Élorn river.
A centuries-old tradition
The origins of the festival date back to the early 20th century, with the great parish fairs that already brought the population together around local traditions. After the Second World War, Father Kerhoas and a few enthusiasts revived the festival in 1946 to raise funds and strengthen community ties. In 1980, the association Les Amis de la Fête des Fraises was created to perpetuate and develop the event, which has become a must-see gathering for Breton culture.
Parades, floats, and traditional costumes
The highlight of the day is the grand folk parade in the afternoon, where hundreds of participants dressed in traditional Breton costumes parade through the streets of Plougastel, accompanied by flowery floats and Breton music groups. The bagadoù and Celtic circles compete in elegance and virtuosity, offering a colorful spectacle. The day ends with the traditional Danse des Mille and a festive meal.
Gastronomy and records
The strawberry is obviously at the heart of all attention: sales of strawberry cakes, tastings, stands of local products, and gourmet activities punctuate the day. In 2025, the Strawberry Festival made its mark by breaking the world record for the largest strawberry tart, with an impressive surface area of 49.49 m2, officially homologated. An achievement that illustrates the attachment of the people of Plougastel to their favorite fruit.
Strawberry Festival — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Plougastel-Daoulas Strawberry Festival on Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM, at Place du Calvaire and in the town center. An anniversary edition marking the event's 80th anniversary (relaunched in 1946), themed « The Plougastel Games » as a nod to the Olympic Games. Free admission.
Plougastel Strawberry Festival 2026: 80th Anniversary, on the theme of the Plougastel Games
The Strawberry Festival returns on Sunday, June 14, 2026 to Plougastel-Daoulas for an anniversary edition celebrating the event's 80th anniversary, relaunched after the war in 1946 by Father Kerhoas and a group of volunteers. The day takes place from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM in the town center, Place du Calvaire and the surrounding streets.
The theme: « The Plougastel Games »
For 2026, the association Les Amis de la Fête des Fraises has chosen the theme « The Plougastel Games », echoing the Olympic Games. The floral floats, costumes, and parade entertainment will follow this common thread, continuing the tradition of previous editions that revisit a different theme each year.
A gourmet and folkloric day
As every year, the festival blends Breton tradition and popular celebration: stands with Plougastel strawberries, jams, strawberry cakes, flowers, and refreshment stalls from 9:30 AM, Breton music and dance performances in the morning, on-site catering at lunchtime (with food trucks), a grand folkloric parade of floral floats and groups in traditional costumes in the early afternoon, a fair, then the traditional Danse des Mille in the late afternoon before the closing meal. Bagadoù and Celtic circles provide rhythm throughout the day.
Programme Strawberry Festival 2026
Sunday, June 14, 2026
- 9:30 AM — Festival opening: strawberry, jam, cake, flower, and refreshment stands
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Breton music and dance performances (bagadoù, Celtic circles)
- 12:00 PM — On-site catering and food trucks
- 1:30 PM — Grand folkloric parade in costumes: floral floats on the theme « The Plougastel Games », Breton groups, bagadoù and Celtic circles in the town streets
- 3:00 PM — Fair, entertainment, and gourmet stands
- 6:00 PM — Danse des Mille at Place du Calvaire
- 6:30 PM and later — Festive meal (college)
- 7:00 PM — Official end of festivities in the town
Times based on the schedule announced by the association Les Amis de la Fête des Fraises; the definitive detailed program and the precise list of invited bagadoù and Celtic circles will be published on the official website and the event's Facebook page closer to the date.
Highlights Strawberry Festival 2026
- Anniversary edition marking the 80th anniversary of the Strawberry Festival (1946-2026)
- 2026 Theme: « The Plougastel Games », a nod to the Olympic Games
- Grand folkloric parade of floral floats and bagadoù in the town center
- Traditional Danse des Mille at Place du Calvaire in the late afternoon
- Plougastel strawberry, cake, and jam stands all day long
- Free admission — family-friendly event accessible to all
Prices Strawberry Festival 2026
Practical information — Strawberry Festival
Practical information
Location
Place du Calvaire and town center of Plougastel-Daoulas, 29470.
Dates
Second Sunday in June, every year.
Prices
Free entry for all activities and the parade.
Access
Plougastel-Daoulas is located 12 km from Brest. Access via the N165 then the D33. Free signposted parking on the day of the festival.
Contact
Association Les Amis de la Fête des Fraises - Website: www.fetedesfraises.com
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Where does it take place — Strawberry Festival
Centre-ville de Plougastel-Daoulas
Place du Calvaire, 29470 Plougastel-Daoulas