Fête de la Saint-Eloi in Châteaurenard takes place at Centre ville, in Châteaurenard. The public schedule is 3 to 7 July 2026. Its regional value is practical and everyday: producers, artisans and regular marketgoers keep the open-air market as part of local life. It also carries a second reading: its regional value lies in the way a town or village occupies public space through shared custom, seasonal rhythm and collective memory. The Fête de la Saint-Eloi in Châteaurenard is a cherished tradition that dates back to the 15th century. Celebrated from July 3 to July 7, 2026, this festival honors Saint Eloi, the patron saint of blacksmiths and farmers. A highlight is the procession of Arlésiennes in traditional attire, leading a cart adorned with boxwood, thistles, and oats, drawn by 60 Saracen and Provençal-style harnessed horses. Producer stalls, craft stands, seasonal goods and the town-centre setting show how the market works as a regular meeting place. Processions, shared meals, dances, music, bonfires, fairground moments or communal gatherings make these dates locally recognizable when they are part of the programme. Local markers such as saint eloi and camargue keep the focus on the people, products, repertoire or customs behind the programme. The practical anchor is Centre ville, Châteaurenard, France, a precise location that keeps the event tied to its town rather than to a loose regional label.