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The Bazadaise breed is the pride of the region’s renowned gastronomy. Since 1283, every Thursday before Mardi Gras, the town of Bazas has hosted the famous “Fête des Bœufs Gras”, during which the finest specimens of the Bazadaise breed are presented. Adorned with ribbons and floral crowns, the oxen parade through the streets of the town to the sound of fifes and drums, before being judged by experts.

Pets allowed
Accessible to people with reduced mobility

Dates

– 12h – Arrival of the Oxen – Allée des Tilleuls.
– 14h – Parade of the oxen.
– 16h – Start of the competition – Place de la Cathédrale.
– Blessing of the oxen
– Enthronement of the personalities by the Confrérie Bazadaise du bœuf.
– Competition.
– Prize-giving ceremony.
– Election of the King Beef by the agricultural college.
– Exhibitions
– Guided tour of BAZAS at 9:30am by reservation at the Tourist Office (places are limited).
– Morning visit to the agricultural college’s livestock farm