FOIRE DE LUCHON

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A highlight for the Haut-Garonne mountain livestock sector!

Summer pasture animal sale: sheep, cattle and horses – Farmers’ and craft market – Sheep shearing and herding dog demonstrations – Animal show – Games – Pony rides.

Book meals through the Tourist Office.

Organised by the Haute-Garonne Chamber of Agriculture in conjunction with the Luchonnais Breeders’ Association.

Programme:

9.00 am – 12.00 pm: Animal sale

10.30 am: Presentation of horse breeds

11.30 am: Presentation of the Gasconne des Pyrénées breed

12 noon – 3 pm: Lunch (*)

2 pm – 4.30 pm: Departmental draught horse competition

4.30 pm: Sheep competition (prize-giving)

5.30 pm: Mini transhumance through the town of Luchon

7.00 pm: Light refreshments provided by the farmers

Midday and evening drinks hosted by La Band’a Toni.

(*) LUNCH MENU: €23 – Children’s menu €12

– Gizzards and bacon salad – Spit-roasted pork – Parsley-crusted potatoes – Local cheese – Blueberry tart with custard – Wine and coffee included;

Meals available to buy on site and online at www.pyrenees31.com

Enquiries: Tourist Office: 05 61 79 21 21.

This event has been organised by the livestock farmers of the Luchon region, with the aim of reaching both industry professionals and the general public, and of promoting transhumance in Haute-Garonne. The Luchon Fair follows in the grand tradition of the fairs of yesteryear, with the aim of creating a highlight of the year – a friendly occasion for exchange and sharing amongst mountain livestock farmers and between producers and consumers.

A true annual gathering for pastoralism in Haute-Garonne, the Fair offers livestock for sale as they come down from the summer pastures (cattle, sheep and horses).

This event is an opportunity for herders to meet and exchange ideas.

The Fair also serves as an informative ‘showcase’ for transhumance to the general public.

Throughout the day, a farmers’ market and a programme of activities will be organised to showcase the various aspects of the profession, including demonstrations of herding dogs, sheep shearing and animal exhibitions.

The Luchon Fair is organised by the Haute-Garonne Chamber of Agriculture and the Luchon region’s livestock farmers, with the support of Luchon Town Council, the Pyrénées Haut-Garonnaises Community of Communes and the Haute-Garonne Departmental Council.