Foire aux beignets de cerises

Cherry Doughnut Fair in Fougerolles 2023

The Foire aux Beignets de Cerises in Fougerolles, organised every year by the "Fougerolles - Terroir et Traditions" association, returns this year on 17 2023 for its 31st edition!
On 17 September 2023, during the annual chapter of the Confrérie des Gousteurs de Kirsch, visitors are invited to Fougerolles for a commercial and festive event.

Local produce will have pride of place, with fruit, vegetable and beverage producers and craftsmen exhibiting their wares.

Numerous volunteers prepare hundreds of delicious cherry fritters at various locations around the town.

The programme for the Foire aux Beignets de Cerises in Fougerolles Saint-Valbert
Throughout this festive day in Fougerolles Saint-Valbert, the public will be able to attend a wide range of events: various exhibitors, arts and crafts, local and hand-made products, exhibitions, musical entertainment, folklore and demonstrations...

One of the highlights of the day will be the parade of the Confréries, with the various members in full regalia, as well as the chapter for the induction of new members.

A gourmet meal is usually served to the public, by prior arrangement.

Detailed programme:

8.30 am: Reception of the Brotherhoods at the Fougerolles Saint Valbert town hall
10.00 am: Mass in the church of Fougerolles Saint Valbert with Isabelle LAINE on the organ and Michel ANDREUX on the horn.
11:00 Confraternities parade
11:30 Induction chapter at Château Bresson
12:00 Catering at the Fair (€14),
Milled ham, grated potatoes, green salad, cheese and cherry fritters.
All day long: barbecue, chips and cherry fritters.
13:00 Gastronomic meal and dance in the village hall (€65), book in advance on 03 84 49 59 71 or 06 70 01 95 60
From 10.00 am all day long:
Numerous events
Exhibitions - Demonstrations
Music - Folklore
Agricultural centre: theme "old trades".
Information - Times - Prices: 06 28 27 93 60