Attelage Competition
Visitors can watch the skillful equine demonstrations up close on the fair grounds.
~10:00
Braize Donkey Fair
Foire aux Ânes de Braize
Braize, France
Aug 30, 2026Expected
Each year since 1989, the French village of Braize celebrates the gentle Bourbonnais donkey with a fair devoted to the breed. Breeders show their animals, drive them in competition, and parade them before crowds, alongside a farmers' market and country crafts, in a warm tribute to rural life and a cherished local donkey.
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About media standardsKey moments
Aug 31
Donkey Parade and Shows
Annual favorite spectacle; open to all attendees free of charge.
~14:00
Where it happens
Pôle Asin de La Cornille
Braize, France
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Plan the timing
Basic French
Read the local rhythm
Interest in animals
Dress for the setting
Warm clothing (outdoor rural venue)
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Braize Donkey Fair
Foire aux Ânes de Braize
Braize, France
Each year since 1989, the French village of Braize celebrates the gentle Bourbonnais donkey with a fair devoted to the breed. Breeders show their animals, drive them in competition, and parade them before crowds, alongside a farmers' market and country crafts, in a warm tribute to rural life and a cherished local donkey.
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The story behind it
Since 1989, the Braize Donkey Fair has supported local donkey breeders and preserved the Bourbonnais donkey. It became a tradition in the region’s farming calendar, reflecting the importance of draft animals in Allier’s rural economy.
Key moments to know
Aug 312 moments
Aug 31~10:00Expected
Attelage Competition
Visitors can watch the skillful equine demonstrations up close on the fair grounds.
Aug 31~14:00Expected
Donkey Parade and Shows
Annual favorite spectacle; open to all attendees free of charge.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Basic French
Read the local rhythm
Interest in animals
Dress for the setting
Warm clothing (outdoor rural venue)
Photo with care
Do not disturb animals; adhere to barriers. Guidance signs are usually provided at the site.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Aug 30, 2026
Estimated
City / Area
Braize
Bourbonnais
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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