day · fixed · Virton (Bois de Rabais, Virton) BE
Repaire des Zigomars
May Day country feast in the Rabais woods with pea soup and the season's new zigomar.
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Celebrate hyper-local May Day traditions and seasonal produce with a niche agritourism or regional food experience campaign.
- Discover the hidden May Day feast in Rabais woods—a seasonal tradition celebrating spring's first harvest
- From pea soup to zigomar: what locals eat when spring arrives
- Plan your pilgrimage to this obscure but beloved country feast
Programmetypical · 2026 TBC
The Repaire des Zigomars is a chalet belonging to the Confrérie des Zigomars located in the woods of Virton in the continuation of the Rabais valley. The Confrérie organises a public festival each year on May 1st where people come to taste the new Zigomar craft beverage. The venue is open every Sunday from May to late September from 10:30 a.m., and October to late April from 5:00 p.m.
- Annual Spring Festival (Fête du Printemps) on May 1st featuring the launch of the season's new Zigomar craft beverage
- Traditional pea soup and local Orval abbey beer service during the May 1st celebration
- Ceremonial baptisms of new Confrérie members in traditional Gaumois costume (red polka-dot scarf, sarrau, Z-marked cap)
- Regular Sunday gatherings for locals and nature-loving tourists year-round
- Scenic setting in the Rabais valley forest with hiking trails and art installations ("Sentier des Songes")
- Centennial celebrations continuing (Confrérie founded in 1923)
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