World French Fry Championship in Arras: A Gourmet Festival on 26 September 2026
📅 Saturday 26 September 2026
📍 Grand Place, Arras (62000)
The World French Fry Championship takes over Arras Grand Place for a unique festive and gourmet day! Competitions, entertainment, local producers village and brass bands will enliven this 2026 edition.
🏆 Spectacular competitions:
– Hope Fry Category (young talents)
– Family Fry Category (family tradition)
– World Fry Category (international competition)
– Authentic Fry Category (reference test)
– Creative Fry Category (culinary innovation)
– Fry Sauce Category (seasoning art)
🎭 Entertainment throughout the day:
Local producers and artisans village, refreshment stand, official boutique, invited brass bands, traditional games for children (potato knock-down, fry throwing, sack races, carousel).
Fry Academy: practical training in frying techniques, Place des Héros.
Free entry — an unmissable event celebrating the gastronomic heritage of Northern France!
🔗 Source: jds.fr / arraspaysdartois.com
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