Events calendar Haute-Garrone

The Compagnie des Archers du Papogay was founded in 1585. Since then, the tradition of Papogay shooting has remained alive and well in the town of Rieux-Volvestre. The festivities include three days of serenades, with a ball, a medieval show, a royal parade, folk dances and, of course, Papogay shooting: with a bow or crossbow, you aim at a target represented by a wooden bird, perched at the end of a pole, called the Papogay. A picturesque event not to be missed, which puts tradition in the spotlight!

Les Siestes Electroniques is a festival that stands out from the rest of Toulouse's artistic programming. It's a festive event, simple and rich, dedicated to emerging cultures. Initially focused on electronic music, the artistic program is now open to a wider range of adventurous creations, sometimes exuberant but always joyful. Open-air, in the pleasant Compans-Caffarelli garden, with free access, Les Siestes aims to appeal to all and arouse everyone's curiosity. They have become a fixture on the French festival scene, and often travel beyond our borders. Put your feet up on the grass and get ready for the unexpected!

Every year the Flower Festival takes place in Bagnères-de-Luchon at the end of August. During several days, many activities are programmed such as running, election of Miss Flower, laser and pyrotechnic show, concerts, shows, bandas and batucada training... The highlight of the show is, of course, the parade of floats in flower in the town centre of Luchon on the last day. For its 2020 edition - the 121st! - the theme puts the French regions in the spotlight. A spectacular and particularly lively traditional festival, not to be missed!

5 festival days to present the diversity of audiovisual creation. Unpublished programs: music clips, television and film films, commercials, short films… Competitions are organised in each category, with different juries and many personalities. All of the projection sites are within walking distance. The entire profession is found in a iddylique framework: nature, snow, lagoon… and work! 15 000 entries in 2016, 160 projections… for this national festival that welcomes professional and general public.

The puppet has become for several years a multiform art. This art has its festival in our region. This festival takes place every two years, it is biennial. It is the 18th edition in 2015. An international festival of forms animated, like a window open on the invention and the imaginary one. The artistic teams circulate in the Toulouse South, in Tournefeuille and in Midi-Pyrenees... Many shows of quality, any public and for children.

The original idea of the friendship of the traders and craftsmen of the village is, now, a tradition attracting every Easter Monday from thousands of curious (and greedy). Made in a frying pan with huge proportions, it is accompanied by loaves of giant bread, some 15 000 eggs and, above all, a huge mood. An event not to be missed, to spend a good time and enjoy your family!

Puppet festival and the theatre of objects.

It was at the foot of the town Angonia that, according to legend, a battle was fought where Christian and Saracens fought. Vidian, the leader of Christian troops lost his life as well as several of his companions. Every year since the middle of the th century, this episode is commemorated in a solemn ceremony where the Martrais dressed in colourful costumes make thanks to their Patron Saint and reconstruct the battle.

Guided tours, exhibitions, animations: crafts, crafts, musical animations, creation.

From April to November cultural season of street theatre, dance, storytelling on several towns and villages on the Upper Garonne.

50 000 chocolate eggs are hidden in box gardens… Don't miss it!

Open doors for several mills in the department, together with small heritage day. Information: Les Amis des Moulins des Pyrénées Centrales - 31350 PEGUILHAN. Mr Jean-Marc Teulé - (tel) 05 61 88 21 56 or Mrs Régine Fourment, current President of the Association: 05 61 89 46 92.