Pétanque Arboisienne runs its traditional Biou competition in pairs, with four rounds followed by finals. The City of Arbois Trophy heads a prize list that includes hams, restaurant and shopping vouchers, and Arbois wines. A raffle and a rosette weight-guessing game accompany the competition, with food and refreshments available for players and spectators.
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Kerien Horse Fair
Foal and filly competitions lead the programme at Kérien’s horse fair, alongside presentations of stallions and Parisiennes. Breton strength games and a doubles boules competition add another strand of rural tradition to the gathering. A craft market, roasted chestnuts, music and a concert accompany the equestrian programme.
Fête de l’Aven in Port-Manech
Fête de l’Aven takes over Port de Port-Manech with bagads, Celtic circles, Irish dancing, fest-noz, Breton wrestling and family activities. Bagad Bro Konk Kerne, Ar Roue Dou Gla, Kanfarded Sant Evarzeg, Bro Gaz ar Milinou and Skol Gouren Mein Zao are among the named participants. The event connects maritime village festivity with Breton music, dance and games.
Pardon de Notre Dame du Drennec in Clohars-Fouesnant
Friends of the Chapelle du Drennec organise this Clohars-Fouesnant pardon around worship and parish hospitality. Mass at the chapel is followed by a pancake lunch, coffee, cake sales and a bar, keeping devotion close to shared food. Free traditional Breton games add an intergenerational activity and maintain the chapel’s connection with everyday community life.