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Welcome to the Livarot Cheese Fair 2027
Every year on the first weekend of August, the small Norman town of Livarot turns into a celebration built entirely around its famous cheese. Since 1989, the Fête du Fromage, organized by the association Livarot Animations, has drawn cheese lovers from across France into the town centre.
Highlights and Attractions at the Livarot Cheese Fair
- Around 80 exhibitors offering cheese, charcuterie, cider and calvados from across the region
- The star of the show is Livarot AOP, affectionately nicknamed the Colonel for its five reed straps
- The famous cheese eating contest, where competitors race to finish 750 grams of Livarot
- A yoghurt eating contest for children
- Live music and brass bands filling the streets of the small town
- An open air country dinner on Saturday evening at Place Pasteur, followed by a dance party
- Cheese making demonstrations and direct conversations with local producers
Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Livarot
The fair traditionally runs Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 7pm, filling the whole town centre of Livarot for two days. Regular highlights include a tasting of the world's largest Livarot cheese, artisan demonstrations and a lively children's program, while Saturday evening closes with a shared outdoor dinner and a dance party. The exact 2027 dates have not been officially announced yet, but based on the fair's steady yearly rhythm, the first weekend of August is the most likely timing.
Admission and Costs for the Livarot Cheese Fair
Admission to the Livarot Cheese Fair is completely free. The only paid element is the Saturday evening country dinner at Place Pasteur, which requires a reservation and has cost around 23 euros per person in recent years. Every market stall, tasting and street animation in the town centre is open without a ticket.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Livarot
- Livarot sits at the heart of the Pays d'Auge in Normandy, an easy drive from Lisieux or Caen
- Since the fair takes over the entire town centre, expect traffic restrictions and limited parking
- Norman weather can change quickly, so a light rain jacket is worth packing
- Accommodation options in and around Livarot are limited, so booking ahead is recommended
- Visitors combining the fair with a day trip will find picturesque half timbered villages and cheese dairies nearby
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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