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Nov. 21, 2024 at 6:36 a.m.
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The now famous Saint Catherine's Day returns Sunday November 24, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Podensac, in Gironde, and should live up to the festive expectations young and old. On the program: garage sale, giant slide, carriage ride, a mysterious hairdresser and a competition for the best… pumpkin cake.
The Sainte-Catherine Fair returns, faithful to its tradition of conviviality and discovery. Activities, products and various stands will be there to make this historic event a true celebration.
A gourmet and festive program
An unmissable event with a funfair and a rich program like every edition: music with the Banda Les Verres Luisants, stands filled with local delicacies on the George Montel alleys, garage saleswalks in pony and in carriage offers for the city of Podensac, tattoos ephemeral, toboggan giant Youpi park, mini animal farm and caricatures made with… wine!
A mysterious hairdresser
The opportunity to also find the 'Mysterious hairstyles' of Christophe Pavia. “In five to seven minutes, the artist offers mysterious hairstyles for a public who likes to be surprised by dreams and imagination,” announces the municipality. A free appointmentin front of the Sporting de Podensac village hall, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
A restoration on site under the marquee will be offered by Maito Traiteur with options ranging from morning snacks to midday meals, as well as a associative refreshment bar run by Cœur de Village.
The Lillet House will exceptionally open its doors that day: shop, guided tours of the museum, tastings at exceptional prices.
The Sainte-Catherine Fair is at the heart of Podensac’s identity. It brings together residents, artisans and visitors in a spirit of sharing.
Finally, not to be missed, the 'Best Pumpkin Cake Contest !' aimed at amateur pastry chefs, children and adults alike. The cakes will be placed at the Fair refreshment bar from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The results of the competition will be given at 3 p.m. The first three winners will walk away with a prize.
The Sainte-Catherine garage sale
The famous garage sale, organized by the association Au rendez-vous des chasses (ACRC), will take place on rue Sabin-Darlan, in Podensac. For all information on the latter: 06 89 32 75 13.
An event steeped in history
Beyond the party, it is the identity of Podensac and a legacy which continues during the feast of Sainte-Catherine, as Jean-Marc Depuydt explains: “The Sainte-Catherine Fair is at the heart of the identity of Podensac. It brings together residents, artisans and visitors in a spirit of sharing that spans generations. »
As a reminder, this feast of Saint Catherine has become over time a real institution : “The Podensac fair, halfway through 19th centurywas invariably done November 25thwhatever the day… and since then, it has continued to bring together an ever-present and loyal crowd, more than a thousand visitors last year! The tradition continues, thanks to a dynamic and ever more inventive team from year to year. Gastronomy, tastings and discoveries: the Sainte-Catherine fair is a whole universe where pleasures take on all their importance…”
The importance of volunteers
The municipality also points out that nothing would be possible without the local actors and volunteers who invest each time in the organization of the Fair and guarantee its smooth running.
Thanks to the volunteers who got involved in the organization of this event, the public will be able to appreciate the range of free entertainment and activities that they have put together for them, putting all their heart into it.
See you on Sunday, November 24 in the streets of Podensac for a festive moment tinged with history.
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