32nd Apple and Sweet Onion Fair of the Cévennes

Le Vigan celebrates the 32nd Apple and Onion Fair on Sunday, October 18, 2026! Enjoy a large market, concerts, workshops, a petting zoo, and delicious food for all ages. Discover the flavors of the Cévennes region in a festive atmosphere.

The unmissable Gourmet Event: Sunday, October 18, 2026 – Large Farmers' Market – Le Vigan - Gard
Free activities, demonstrations and tastings from 9:30 am to 18 pm

Come celebrate the Cévennes region in the heart of Le Vigan!

Passionate producers, festive entertainment, tastings and activities for the whole family await you for a day of gourmet delights and conviviality.

An exceptional market, authentic flavors & Cévennes know-how

Stroll through the streets and discover 120 local exhibitors, producers, farmers and artisans:
> The stars of the day: Discover the exclusive sale of Sweet Onion from the Cévennes PDO and Reinette Apple from Le Vigan by the Origine Cévennes Cooperative.
> At the heart of know-how: Explore the Made in Cévennes Fair to meet the talents of our region.
> Culinary demonstrations & tastings: Follow the chefs and artisans "Militant du Goût du Gard" around their mobile kitchen for gourmet demos throughout the day.
Discover and taste the finest regional products of Occitanie Sud de France
> Unique gourmet break: Enjoy an authentic cargolade with sweet onion from the Cévennes and delve into the secrets of the PDO.
> Food & Territory: Participate in the fun workshop of the Territorial Food Project to deconstruct preconceived ideas about our food.

A festive atmosphere throughout the day

Let yourself be carried away by the music and the strolling entertainment:
> The energy of the brass bands: Guaranteed vibrations with La Banda 'Jeff and Gradisca throughout the city centre.
> Onion Fan Club: Don't miss the official mascot on a stroll for a souvenir photo!

the Rendez Vous
> 11:00: Colourful parade of brotherhoods throughout the city centre and concert by the group "Les Déhanchés au Jardin des Orantes.
11:00 PM: Jazzy evening with Dano Haider & Sam Hussong on the Town Hall square; discover their new repertoire
> 11:00am & 14:00pm: Learn the secrets of the orchard during the apple tree grafting workshop (Orantes Garden).
11:00 AM & 15:00 PM: Discover how to propagate old roses from cuttings with Sophie (Jardin des Orantes)
14:00 PM: Jazzy evening with Dano Haider & Sam Hussong on the Town Hall square; discover their new repertoire


Catering
The Fair's food stalls and the producers' market halls – Market Square
Grilled meats, soups and sweet onion fritters, gourmet and gastronomic creations… The producers' market will delight you!
Food truck and catering – Jardin des Orantes. Takeaway dishes: seasonal,
> Special "fair" menus from Vigan restaurants.

Practical information
Free activities, workshops, and children's area
Free parking and shuttle buses are available at the Tessan roundabout, the Well factory outlet, and the Tony Llinares stadium.
> Accessible parking: Jean Carriere school courtyard
Information points & games: students from the vocational reception section of the André Chamson high school
Toilets: Town Hall Square

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