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Local festivals and giants

Living traditions, shared smiles and local flavours: in Terre de Flandre, festivities have a real flavour. Here, conviviality is part of everyday life, with a wealth of customs and the simple pleasure of being together.

Karyole Feest 2026

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THE KARYOLE FEEST - HONDSCHOOTE The richness of the rural world

Every year, the Karyole Feest celebrates and promotes the rural world, farming activities and local producers and breeders. The theme of this year’s festival is “Agriculture of yesterday and today”, and it’s a fun way for young and old alike to discover a rich programme of events, while sampling local produce.

Throughout the day, don’t miss the highlights:

The spectacular parade of Nord and Boulonnais draught horses (12.00 – 1.00 pm)
Workshops for children, including the small tractor circuit organised by the Proscitec association
A market showcasing local producers, craftspeople and shopkeepers, as well as associations from Hondschoote, the C.C.H.F. and its partners.
And lots ofother activities throughout the day!

Come and enjoy a day full of discoveries, encounters and sharing, in the heart of a region proud of its roots and know-how.

Meeting points: avenue du quai, rue de la Libération, Place du Général de Gaulle and the town hall.

FESTIVAL LABEL GUIT'ART - ESQUELBECQ The sound that awakens the senses!

Edition 2026 – Saturday 13 June –

The Label Guit’Art Festival, a unique event nestled in the heart of France’s most beautiful village 2023, is back every year! It’s the perfect opportunity for all guitar and live music fans to get together in an exceptional setting, where nature, heritage and music come together in perfect harmony.

If you’re a fan of open-air concerts, artistic discoveries and shared moments in a warm, friendly atmosphere, then this is the event for you. Come and vibrate to the rhythm of the strings, enjoy a carefully selected programme and meet the talented artists who bring this festival to life with passion.

On the menu: a variety of sounds, a festive and authentic atmosphere, and above all, a day of fun, meeting new people and making music. The Label Guit’Art Festival is much more than just a concert: it’s a human and musical experience not to be missed!

LA FOIRE DES RAMEAUX - BERGUES Experience the joy and authenticity of Palm Sunday!

2026 EDITION – Sunday 29 March

The Foire des Rameaux goes well beyond its role as an agricultural event to become a real popular festival, rich in conviviality and exchanges. Throughout the day, colourful rides, a lively funfair and a wide range of entertainment appeal to children and adults alike, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. This unique event also offers a great opportunity to bring the rural and urban worlds closer together: farmers, livestock breeders, craftsmen and visitors rub shoulders, sharing their skills and their stories, reinforcing the bonds of solidarity and community that make the region so rich. It’s this blend of authenticity, tradition and joie de vivre that gives the Palm Fair its charm and soul.

The Giants of Flanders Guardians of our traditions

Dédé l’Archer, l’Électeur de Lamartine, le Roi des Mitrons, Mme Bintje, Gomez, Jean Patate… behind their imposing silhouettes, the whole of the Flemish soul comes to life.

In the Land of Flanders, the giants are more than just festive figures: they embody the memory and identity of a people attached to its roots. Several metres high, carried by the strength and passion of the local people, they enliven processions and fairs in a joyous and convivial atmosphere. Each giant tells a story: Dédé l’Archer, skilful and proud, l’Électeur de Lamartine, witness to local political life, or Jean Patate, symbol of Flemish generosity.

True living emblems, they bring young and old together around a unique tradition listed as intangible heritage by UNESCO, where folklore and festivities meet in a spirit of sharing.