Green Olive Festival

The Green Olive Festival is listed as part of France's intangible cultural heritage, promoting quality craftsmanship and an exceptional product: the PDO cracked olive from the Vallée des Baux.

SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER

- All day long:
From 7am to 5pm - Quartier Saint-Roch: Garage sale.
From 10am to 7pm - Parc du Moulin Peyre: Old Engines Day.
In the bucolic setting of this recently restored former mill, old tractors, vintage cars and two-wheeled motors will delight enthusiasts and novices alike.
10am to 5pm - Parc du Moulin Peyre and Cours Paul Révoil: Traditional music and dance.
The folk groups Li Coudelet Dansaïre and the peña La Provençale will liven up the day with estrambords!

- Not to be missed:
8.30am - Café de l'Avenir: Contrée-game competition.
10.30 am - Cours Paul Révoil: Parade of old engines.
Motorised vehicles from another era and people in traditional costumes will make their way through the heart of the village in a boisterous and joyous procession.
11am - Cours Paul Révoil: Aïoli competition.
Registration from 10.30am at the Comité des Fêtes stand.
Master the art of making this typical sauce made from garlic and olive oil.
12pm - Cours Paul Révoil: Aperitif and concert.
A convivial moment hosted by the peña La Provençale.
4pm - Cours Paul Révoil: World competition for the best olive crusher.
Registration from 3.30pm at the Comité des Fêtes stand next to the stage (men's, women's and children's categories).
Come and test your skills and learn more about this age-old craft.
9pm - Cours Paul Révoil: Musical evening.
The festive day comes to a close with music by Duo Clairette, courtesy of the town council.

SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

- Major events:
9.30am - Saint-Jacques Church: Solemn Mass for the Green Olive Festival.
11am - Village centre: Grand Provençal procession.
Theme: ‘Games and legends of Provence’ - The grand procession will evoke the games and legends of the village and Provence. Let us tell you some wonderful stories, such as the Legend of Terriciae, the Tarasque Games, Pierre de Coubertin's Modern Olympic Games of 1896, etc.
Chaired by Miss Amélie LAUGIER, Queen of the Pays d'Arles and her Demoiselles d'Honneur, and Miss Manon Dublé, Mouriès Queen of the Ribbon.
1pm - Cours Paul Révoil: Aperitif and concert.
Enjoy a gourmet moment on a café terrace, to the rhythm of the peña La Provençale.
2.30pm - André Blanc Arena: Traditional dances.
Guest groups perform gigue, fricassée, rigodon and other farandoles to the sound of the galoubet tambourine.
3.45pm - André Blanc Arena: Capelado and Camargue bull race.
52nd Trophée des Olives Vertes (tickets to be booked at the Café de l'Avenir)
From 4pm to 5.30pm - Village Centre: Traditional dances.
Guest groups will perform gigue, fricassée, rigodon and other farandoles to the sound of the galoubet tambourine.

>> Other events will take place in the village during this festive weekend!
- Provence flavours and crafts market
Saturday 14/09 from 9am to 9pm - Cours Paul Révoil
Sunday 15/09 from 9am to 9pm - Place de l'Église/ Rue du Temple
- Cré'Alpilles exhibition
Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm - Centre culturel
Painters, sculptors and amateur artists get together to show you their work
- "L'atelier du sculpteur Michel Stefanini" art gallery - Avenue Pasteur
A graphic and poetic invitation, a talent to be (re)discovered
- Visit the mills
Moulin Coopératif: 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm (Sunday subject to change)
Moulin St Michel: 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm
Moulin Mas de Vaudoret: on the market
Moulin Mas de la Tapi: on the market

At the table:
- Mouriés' restaurant owners will be delighted to welcome you for lunch and dinner throughout the weekend.
All you have to do is choose: Grand Café du Cours, Café de l'Avenir, Café de Provence, Le Commerce, La Bergerie des Alpilles, Chez Tata Simone, Le Château de Servanes, Le Vallon de Gayet, La Bergerie des Alpilles, Le Qualia
- Sunday lunch
2 caterers will welcome you in the calm of the Parc du Moulin Peyre, booking recommended, payment on site.
Bastien Traiteur:
Camargue bull stew + rice or stuffed squid + rice / dessert (apple pie) - Children's menu: nuggets + chips - Wine available at extra cost
La Famille Michelot:
Paëlla menu with cheese, dessert and wine