Strawberry, Flower and Wine Fair

41^st Strawberry, Flower, and Wine Fair — 2026 edition

The 41^st edition of the Strawberry, Flower, and Wine Fair of Sainte-Bazeille (47180) was held on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 2026, in the town center of this commune in Val de Garonne, Lot-et-Garonne. Organized by the Association Culture et Loisirs de Sainte-Bazeille with the support of the municipality and numerous local associations, the event returned to its proven formula which has made it, since 1984, one of the great popular gatherings of the South-West, attracting more than 20,000 visitors over two days.

Saturday under the sign of sport

In line with the ambition displayed by the organizers ("under the sign of sport"), Saturday was dominated by the 4^th edition of the great Strawberry Rugby Tournament for young players, organized by the Rugby Club Bazeillais starting at 9:30 AM on the sports ground. 850 young players from 19 clubs competed in three categories (U8, U10, U12) on 12 fields, with the support of about sixty volunteers. Simultaneously, the Regional Model Making Exhibition, organized by the Amicale des Ferromodélistes Girondins, opened its doors in the afternoon at the village hall (avenue du Général de Gaulle), showcasing trains, cars, boats, planes, models, and figurines, as well as an exhibition of giant LEGO creations. The day concluded with a convivial steak-frites meal at the castle park (by reservation) followed by outdoor musical entertainment.

Sunday: heart of the fair

Sunday unfolded all the traditional richness of the event. The day started at dawn with the setup of the flea market (exhibitors arriving at 6 AM, unpacking until 6 PM in the town center streets). The Strawberry Trophy, organized on an 11 km course, brought together athletes with a walking tour at 9:00 AM and foot races starting at 9:45 AM (registrations via klikego.com). The official inauguration took place at 10:30 AM, followed by an aperitif offered by the municipality at the castle park at 11:30 AM.

In the afternoon, the public discovered the gourmet village with its tastings of strawberries (Cléry and Lycia varieties in particular), Val de Garonne wines, and local specialties, the craft fair under the market hall highlighting heritage trades and savoir-faire, two additional artist exhibitions set up by the Association Culture et Loisirs, the flower market, the funfair, and strawberry dessert competitions.

The giant tart parade

A highlight of the fair, the parade of the giant strawberry tart made its way through the town center streets in the mid-afternoon. The 2026 tart, made by about thirty volunteers with the help of the Confrérie de la Tarte géante ô Fraises de Lapeyrouse-Fossat, measured 8 meters long by 1 meter wide, and required 18 people to carry it. Its composition: 160 kg of strawberries, 45 liters of pastry cream, and 50 sheets of puff pastry. Nearly 1,000 portions were distributed free of charge to the public during the tasting that followed the parade. A free outdoor concert concluded the day.

A terroir honored

As every year, the fair confirmed its role as a showcase for the Val de Garonne terroir, located between Marmande and La Réole along the Garonne. Lot-et-Garonne remains one of the leading strawberry-producing departments in France, with a season that starts in mid-April and mobilizes several dozen seasonal workers for the harvest. The strawberry-flowers-wine triptych remains the common thread of an event that brings together elected officials, organizers, merchants, artisans, and producers around a completely free festival open to all.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 — under the sign of sport

• 9:30 AM — 5:30 PM · Sports ground: 4^th Strawberry Tournament, great international youth rugby tournament (U8, U10, U12 categories), 850 children, 19 clubs, 12 fields, 60 volunteers. Organized by the Rugby Club Bazeillais.
• 3:00 PM · Village hall (avenue du Général de Gaulle): opening of the Regional Model Making Exhibition (Amicale des Ferromodélistes Girondins) — trains, cars, boats, planes, models, figurines. Free. Exhibition of giant LEGO creations.
• 7:00 PM · Castle park: convivial steak-frites meal (€18 per person, with prior reservation at 06 62 75 98 53).
• 9:00 PM · Castle park: outdoor musical entertainment, free access.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 — heart of the fair

• 6:00 AM — 6:00 PM · Town center streets: large flea market (exhibitor arrival 6 AM, unpacking until 6 PM, €2 per linear meter, reservation at 06 85 90 05 06).
• 9:00 AM · Sports ground: start of the Strawberry Trophy walking tour (11 km course).
• 9:45 AM · Sports ground: start of the Strawberry Trophy foot races (registrations klikego.com).
• 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM · Village hall: continuation of the Regional Model Making Exhibition and LEGO exhibition. Free.
• 10:30 AM · Castle park: official inauguration of the 41^st Fair.
• 11:30 AM · Castle park: aperitif offered by the municipality.
• All day · Town center and market hall: gourmet village (tastings of Cléry and Lycia strawberries, Val de Garonne wines, local specialties), craft fair under the market hall, flower market, two additional artist exhibitions (Association Culture et Loisirs), funfair, strawberry dessert competitions, raffle, refreshment stand and on-site catering.
• 3:15 PM · Town center streets: parade of the giant strawberry tart (8 m × 1 m, 160 kg of strawberries, 45 L of pastry cream, 50 sheets of puff pastry, 18 carriers), with the Confrérie de la Tarte géante ô Fraises de Lapeyrouse-Fossat.
• 3:45 PM · Public tasting of the giant tart (nearly 1,000 portions distributed free of charge).
• 4:00 PM · Castle park: free outdoor live concert, closing the fair.

Times given as an indication based on the program announced by the Association Culture et Loisirs and the usual course of the fair. Some activities are continuous over both days.

• 41^st edition of a popular reference fair in Val de Garonne (created in 1984), over 20,000 visitors over two days
• 4^th Strawberry Rugby Tournament for young players: 850 children, 19 clubs, 12 fields, 3 categories (U8/U10/U12)
• Spectacular parade of the giant strawberry tart (8 m × 1 m, 160 kg of strawberries, 45 L of cream, 18 carriers), tasting of ~1,000 portions
• Strawberry Trophy — walking tour at 9 AM and foot races at 9:45 AM on an 11 km course
• Regional Model Making Exhibition in the village hall (trains, cars, boats, planes, models, figurines, LEGO creations), free
• Gourmet village: tastings of Cléry and Lycia strawberries, Val de Garonne wines, local specialties
• Craft fair under the market hall, flower market, funfair, and large flea market
• Free outdoor concert on Sunday afternoon at the castle park
• Convivial steak-frites meal at the castle park on Saturday evening, followed by musical entertainment
• Completely free event, accessible to people with reduced mobility

Access

By car: Sainte-Bazeille is located on the D933 between Marmande (15 min) and La Réole (10 min), near the A62 motorway (Marmande exit). Free parking is signposted in the village.

By train: Marmande station (12 km), served by TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Intercités Bordeaux-Agen trains. Connection by car or taxi to Sainte-Bazeille.

Dates and times

The fair is held every year on the second weekend of May, from Saturday to Sunday.

• Saturday: from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM (meal and concert in the evening at the castle park)
• Sunday: from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Prices

Free admission.

Saturday evening meal (steak and fries): approximately €18 per person by reservation.

Flea market: €2 per linear meter for exhibitors.

Food and drink

Gourmet village, refreshment stands, food stalls on site throughout the weekend. Tastings of strawberries and local wines.

Contacts

Sainte-Bazeille Town Hall: 05 53 94 40 28

Culture and Leisure Association: 07 81 14 48 07

Address: 23, avenue du Général de Gaulle, 47180 Sainte-Bazeille

Accessibility

The site is accessible to people with reduced mobility.