Gourmet Festivals in Quiberon Bay: Traditions and Culinary Events
Quiberon Bay is a land of traditions where the sea and the land come together to offer authentic and hearty cuisine. Throughout the year, and especially during the summer months, the coastal towns and those in the inland region come alive with local festivals. These popular events are a true invitation to share a moment of camaraderie while discovering the spirit of Brittany.
A Delicious Region Where Land Meets Sea
These festive gatherings are the perfect opportunity to tantalize your taste buds and sample the region’s iconic specialties:
- From the sea: fresh seafood such as cupped and flat oysters from local oyster farms, grilled sardines, tuna, and mussels
- From the land: the must-try buckwheat crêpes and galettes with salted butter, old-fashioned bread, and the traditional far breton
Major Traditional and Culinary Summer Festivals
From July through September, discover the highlights of local cuisine at these popular food festivals.
Bread and Crêpe Festival in Crac’h
- When: In July
- Location: Village of Kerourio in Crac'h
- What to expect: A must-attend summer event celebrating the traditional baking of bread and brioches. Enjoy tastings of Breton delicacies in a festive atmosphere enlivened by traditional music and dancing. Organized by the Kerourio Bread Oven Association.
Sardine Festival in Quiberon
- When: In July and August
- Location: Quiberon
- What to expect: Tastings and outdoor meals featuring seafood specialties: sardines, mussels and fries, fish soup, and far breton. The evening continues with live music. Organized by the Peninsula’s soccer clubs.
Tuna Festival in Étel
- When: Late July
- Location: Étel
- Highlights: A traditional meal featuring grilled tuna, accompanied by brass bands, bagad groups, and regional Celtic dance troupes. Event organized by the Étel Festival Committee.
Oysters, Sails, and More in Locmariaquer
- When: In August
- Location: Locmariaquer
- Highlights: A major maritime and oyster festival. Oyster tastings, oyster-shucking contests, concerts, and a gathering of historic sailing ships from the Gulf of Morbihan.
World Galette Festival in Sainte-Anne-d’Auray
- When: Late August
- Location: Sainte-Anne-d'Auray
- Highlights: A culinary and musical journey bringing together traditions from around the world. Discover specialties from all five continents, dance performances, crafts, and concerts.
More info at: www.galettesdumonde.free.fr
Onion Festival in Erdeven
- When: In September
- Location: Erdeven
- What to expect: A farmers’ market featuring local produce and onions, a country-style meal, a parade of floats, and folk dance groups. Don’t miss the famous onion-throwing championship! Organized by the festival committee.
Check out the events calendar and gourmet markets
Looking for other ideas for outings or events during your stay?
- Check out our complete events calendar so you don’t miss out on any local happenings.
- Stroll through the traditional markets of Quiberon Bay to meet our producers and sample our local specialties all year round.