Specialty markets in Périgueux, Sarlat, Thiviers and Excideuil, provide an opportunity to see the very best local products of the Périgord and to participate in events and activities. These markets are held between December and February and feature local guilds, performances by folklore groups and tastings.
A few wellknown harvest and foodfestivals are:
– Truffle Festival in Sorges (January)
– Walnut Festival in Nailhac, near Hautefort (third Sunday in August)
– Strawberry Festival in Vergt (August)
In the autumn
– “Grain d’Automne” Festival at the heart of the Bergerac vineyards
– “L’Automne Gourmand” in the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord-Limousin
– Chestnut and Cep Mushroom Festival in Villefranche du Périgord (October)
– Turkey Festival in Varaignes (November)
Famous are the Marché nocturne or Marché gourmand, markets held in the summer at the end of the day. Bring your own cutlery ,plate and glass. Be surprised by the local butcher with his delicious piece of meat from the grill, a salad, fries or pommes sarladiënnes ,a piece of cheese or just a nice piece of bread and a glass of wine. Then take a seat at one of the arranged long tables. And afterwards, of course, dessert. Usually there is an artist or band wich only increases the atmosphere and there is ballroom dancing.