Mines de Beffrois

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Category: Gastronomy

  • 65th Smoked Garlic Fair of Arleux: The Great Gourmet Festival

    65th Smoked Garlic Fair of Arleux: The Great Gourmet Festival

    📅 September 5-7, 2026
    📍 Arleux (Nord)

    The 65th Smoked Garlic Fair of Arleux returns from September 5 to 7, 2026! This is the must-attend gourmet event in the mining basin, celebrating smoked garlic, the town’s iconic product.

    With over six decades of tradition, the Smoked Garlic Fair brings together thousands of visitors each year around local producers. On the program: tasting and sale of smoked garlic of course, but also markets, entertainment, fairground rides and fireworks to close the festivities.

    Arleux is the birthplace of smoked garlic, a unique specialty from Northern France. The cloves are smoked using ancestral know-how that gives them an unmistakable taste. The perfect opportunity to discover an authentic gastronomic heritage and meet passionate producers.

    See you from September 5 to 7 in Arleux to savor and celebrate!

    🔗 Official website of the Garlic Fair | Arleux Agenda

  • Farm at the Beach in Arleux: A Day of Nature and Delicacies

    Farm at the Beach in Arleux: A Day of Nature and Delicacies

    📅 30 août 2026
    📍 Arleux

    The Farm at the Beach in Arleux offers a day of local discoveries: regional products, family entertainment and a friendly atmosphere in the heart of the Douaisis. An opportunity to taste local specialties, including the famous Arleux smoked garlic, in a warm natural setting. Free admission.

    Source : https://arleux.fr/actus/agenda

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  • Night Market in Bruay-La-Buissiere: Local Producers and Artisans

    Night Market in Bruay-La-Buissiere: Local Producers and Artisans

    On Saturday 1 August 2026 from 6 PM to 10 PM, the Esplanade Mitterrand in Bruay-La-Buissiere hosts a night market that’s both gourmet and convivial. Local producers, artisans and entertainment await you for a summer evening in the mining basin.

    A 100% local market
    The night markets of Bruay-La-Buissiere have become a must-attend summer event. You’ll find fresh produce from local farmers, regional crafts and local specialities to enjoy on site. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover the flavours of the terroir in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.

    For the whole family
    Musical entertainment, gourmet stalls and a summer atmosphere are on the programme. A second night market is also scheduled for Saturday 22 August 2026.

    Esplanade Mitterrand, Bruay-La-Buissiere (62700). More info at bruaylabuissiere.fr.

  • 48th Garlic Fair of Locon — A Sunday in the Countryside Between Traditions and Flavours

    🧄 48th Garlic Fair of Locon

    📅 Sunday 23 August 2026
    📍 Locon (62400, Pas-de-Calais)

    The 48th Garlic Fair of Locon is a true Sunday in the countryside! Sale of garlic braids, onions and shallots by local producers, vintage tractors, Trait du Nord horses, farrier demonstrations and the famous Loconoise soup.

    This year’s theme is “Peasant of the World.” You’ll discover artisans at work with their exhibitions and sales, painters in the streets, and the magnificent vintage tractors. From 11:30am, watch the gestures of yesteryear: 1950s threshing, bean sorting and wheat threshing.

    Flavour-wise, don’t miss the famous Loconoise garlic soup, a traditional recipe that warms hearts. The Trait du Nord horses will also be on hand for demonstrations of strength and elegance.

    This is an authentic country fair, a unique moment to rediscover the taste of simple things and peasant know-how.

    Practical info: Free admission. Food available on site. Parking signposted at the village entrance.

    🔗 Full programme on foirealail.fr

  • Summer Artisan Market in Liévin — Friday Nights

    Summer Artisan Market in Liévin — Friday Nights

    📅 From July 10 to August 7, 2026 — every Friday from 6:30 PM to 10 PM
    📍 Liévin, Jardin Public, rue du 4 septembre

    Every Friday evening of summer, the Jardin Public in Liévin transforms into a summer artisan market! Craft stalls, food trucks, bars and free concerts make for a friendly outdoor gathering.

    Discover local craftsmanship while browsing artisan stalls, taste specialties from food trucks and enjoy free concerts in a lush green setting. The perfect way to kick off the weekend in a relaxed atmosphere.

    The summer artisan market is the perfect opportunity to find unique items while supporting local creators. Between jewelry, ceramics, clothing and regional products, there’s something for everyone.

    Source: Agglo Lens-Liévin — Agenda

    See you every Friday evening at the Jardin Public! 🍻🎶

  • Cyclo Beer Tour at Berges de la Souchez

    📅 July 19, 2026
    📍 Parc des berges de la Souchez, Courrieres

    Set off on a Cyclo Beer Tour at Berges de la Souchez! This bike ride combines discovering the territory with tasting local beers on Saturday July 19 in Courrieres.

    This event takes place in the heart of the Mining Basin, a UNESCO World Heritage site. A great opportunity to discover the local heritage and culture.

    Source: Official website

  • Night Market in Mazingarbe: Artisans, Producers and Conviviality

    📅 From July 10 to September 11, 2026
    📍 Mazingarbe

    Organized by the Union of merchants, artisans, professionals and entrepreneurs of Mazingarbe, the night markets have become a must-attend summer event in the mining basin.

    Each edition offers a unique mix of local products, crafts, on-site dining and entertainment. It’s the perfect opportunity to rediscover local flavors in a warm and festive atmosphere, under the evening lights.

    The Mazingarbe night markets are also moments of sharing between neighbors, families and passing visitors. Don’t miss this authentic mining basin experience!

    Source: [Lens Tourist Office](https://tourisme-lens.fr/sortir/les-evenements/)

  • Under the Cobblestones, Beer! Brewery Tour in Arras

    Under the Cobblestones, Beer! Brewery Tour in Arras

    📅 From 18 June to 16 July 2026
    📍 Arras – Town Hall, Place des Héros

    Discover the history of beer in Arras on an unusual tour beneath the city’s cobblestones! This journey through the underground passages of the Town Hall immerses you in the world of historic brewing, with historical anecdotes and a tasting.

    An original tour combining heritage and gastronomy, ideal for craft beer lovers and local history enthusiasts. Booking recommended at the Tourist Office.

    Source: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourism – Agenda

  • Fire Festival and Local Produce Market in Noyelles-sous-Lens

    Fire Festival and Local Produce Market in Noyelles-sous-Lens

    📅 Friday July 3, 2026, from 6pm to 10pm
    📍 Place de la Libération, Noyelles-sous-Lens

    The town of Noyelles-sous-Lens is organising its traditional local produce and craft market in a festive and musical atmosphere. Over 50 exhibitors will be present offering local and artisanal products to taste and take away.

    The afternoon and evening will be filled with family entertainment: wooden games by the Kaléido centre, creative workshops by the Coron des arts collective, artistic face painting and temporary tattoos. Festive processions by the Wizzz company and the Arcadia troupe are planned. At 9:30pm, the evening will end with a spectacular fire show: juggling, fire apparatus, fire breathers and a fire fan dancer.

    Free admission. Information: 03 21 70 30 40.

    🔗 Source: La Voix du Nord

  • Lens Gourmet Market: Local Produce and Regional Flavours

    Lens Gourmet Market: Discover Regional Flavours at the Town Hall Square

    📅 From July 3 to September 4, 2026
    📍 Parvis de la mairie de Lens, 62300 Lens

    All summer long, the Lens Gourmet Market sets up its stalls on the town hall square. Local traders and producers offer their specialities: cheeses, cured meats, wines, pastries and regional products. It’s the ideal opportunity to discover the authentic flavours of the mining basin, in a warm and festive atmosphere.

    The gourmet market is a must for food lovers and the curious. Come and taste, buy and share a convivial moment around local produce. A weekly appointment not to be missed!

    🔗 Source: Lens-Liévin Tourist Office

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