Cherry Market & Tastings
Taste local cherry varieties, watch demonstrations of pitting contests, buy jams and cherry products.
~10:00
Cherry Festival
Fête de la Cerise
Céret, France
May 16 - 17, 2026ExpectedSource
Each spring, the Catalan-speaking town of Céret celebrates the season's first cherries with a two-day festival. Cherry markets, tastings, and pit-spitting contests join Sardana dances and brass bandas through the streets, in a warm folk celebration of the fruit that has made this corner of the French Pyrenees famous.
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Bandas Parades
Enjoy live brass music and communal dancing in the streets, experiencing local Catalan festivity.
~11:00
Where it happens
Place de la République
Céret, France
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Ask before close-up photos
Enjoy tastings and contests responsibly, do not pluck cherries without permission.
Respect local boundaries
Cherries are fragile; avoid squashing; respect local customs during dances.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Cherry Festival
Fête de la Cerise
Céret, France
Each spring, the Catalan-speaking town of Céret celebrates the season's first cherries with a two-day festival. Cherry markets, tastings, and pit-spitting contests join Sardana dances and brass bandas through the streets, in a warm folk celebration of the fruit that has made this corner of the French Pyrenees famous.
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May 16 - 17, 2026Expected dates
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The story behind it
Céret has been known for cherry cultivation for over a century. The festival (Festa de la Cirera) is a folkloric event reflecting Catalan heritage, with local dances (sardanistes) and musicians.
Key moments to know
~10:00Expected
Cherry Market & Tastings
Taste local cherry varieties, watch demonstrations of pitting contests, buy jams and cherry products.
~11:00Expected
Bandas Parades
Enjoy live brass music and communal dancing in the streets, experiencing local Catalan festivity.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Ask before close-up photos
Enjoy tastings and contests responsibly, do not pluck cherries without permission.
Respect local boundaries
Cherries are fragile; avoid squashing; respect local customs during dances.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
May 16 - 17, 2026
Estimated
City / Area
Céret
Catalan (Vallespir)
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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