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Carnaval de Jalhay-Herbiester

Village carnival in the small Fagnes community of Herbiester, near Jalhay.

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Promote local tourism and hospitality experiences by positioning this small-village carnival as an authentic, off-the-beaten-path cultural event for regional travelers and community engagement.

Relevance 25low intent
  • Discover hidden carnival traditions in Belgium's Fagnes region
  • Local food & drink specials during Jalhay-Herbiester Carnaval
  • Authentic village carnival experience—skip the crowds, embrace the culture
Programme

The Carnaval de Jalhay-Herbiester began around 1850 and takes place the Sunday following Ash Wednesday. Jalhay and Herbiester organise a shared carnival where each village competes with creativity, with the Bœufs (Oxen) from Jalhay and the Sangliers (Boars) from Herbiester participating. Since 2024, these carnivals are recognised as masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. The carnival's main specialty is a procession that is largely floral.

31 January 2026

Bal Pré-Carnaval à Herbiester – Pre-carnival ball – 19h00 opening; 19h45 pizza service; 21h00 official opening with lanciers and majorettes presentation, DJ bal Move in Club (€10 entry with 2 drinks; free with meal purchase)

7 February 2026

Soirée des Rôles à Jalhay – Humorous evening/satirical review

8 February 2026

Carnaval des enfants à Jalhay – Children's afternoon (13h00–) with exclusive animation, snacks, streamers and sweets

22 February 2026

Grand Carnival Day – 13h30 grand carnival processions (Bœufs & Sangliers); 15h30 fanfare animations under tent; 16h30 final rondeau at municipal administration (Centre Jalhay)

24 February 2026

Closing Evening (Soirée de Clôture) à Herbiester – 18h30 hall opening; 19h30 pasta buffet (COCO COOK); 21h00 costume prize awards (€15 adults 13–99 yrs, €10 children; reservation required via jeunesse-herbiester.be)

  • Grand carnival processions at 13h30, fanfare animations under tent at 15h30, final rondeau at the municipal administration at 16h30 in central Jalhay
  • Competition between the Bœufs (Oxen) of Jalhay and the Sangliers (Boars) of Herbiester
  • Predominantly floral procession
  • Children's afternoon reserved exclusively for children with animation, snacks, streamers and sweets (parents admitted)
  • Pre-carnival ball with lanciers and majorettes presentation, pizza service (12€ adults, 8€ children), and DJ dancing
  • Closing dinner evening with buffet, costume prize awards