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.