Festivités des éleveurs namurois
Landbouw- en veehoudersfeest met dierenshows en streekproducten in Bois-de-Villers.
ⓘ Recurring event. The 2026 date is the usual window; confirm the exact date closer to the event.
Activate regional agricultural and food producers with a summer festival celebrating livestock and local products in Wallonia.
- Behind-the-scenes farm-to-table stories from local Namur producers
- Livestock show highlights and animal husbandry expertise
- Regional specialty food tasting and producer spotlights
- Family-friendly summer event promoting local agriculture tourism
The Éleveurs Namurois du Cheval de Trait (Namur Draft Horse Breeders) organize a centennial celebration on July 4–5, 2026, marking 100 years since the society's founding in 1926. The event is held in a meadow at the end of Rue Lucien Fosséprez lane, with free parking and disabled access nearby. Animations extend beyond equine activities and appeal to families across the region. [ "Draft horse competitions (Saturday: Ardennes breed; Sunday: Belgian breed) with judging and demonstrations", "Equestrian spectacles featuring working horses at 10h, 13h30, and 17h (Ecurie De Brabander)", "Harnessing demonstrations, dressage, carriage rides, and horse archery", "Children's activities including pony rides, bouncy castles, face-painting", "Artisan market with 40+ crafts vendors, live accordion music (Princesse Erika), country dancing (Buffalo Ranch), and tracking displays with dogs", "Canine initiation activities and agility demonstrations" ]
Saturday, July 4 (from 9h)
Equestrian spectacles at 10h, 13h30, 17h (Ecurie De Brabander). Harnessing demo 11h. Dressage/cross 11h30, 16h. Pony show 12h30. Live accordion 13h (Princesse Erika). Dog tracking/scenting 15h30 (AnimAlices). Market and children's activities throughout.
Sunday, July 5 (from 9h)
Mass with hunting horns and animal blessing at 9h. Dog tracking/scenting at 10h30, 15h (AnimAlices). Horse archery at 11h, 16h (Tino Dakota Ranch). Pony show 12h30. Country dancing 13h (Buffalo Ranch). Vaulting 14h30, 17h. Artisan market and children's activities continue.