Whats on in and around St Genies de Fontedit



Fête du Mimosa à Roquebrun – 12th February 2012
The beautiful village of Roquebrun, clinging to the rock at the foot of the Orb, offers an exceptional climate for flowering mimosa. This flower announces the spring and is celebrated for years by the Roquebrune, with a success which is confirmed each year.

On Sunday, February 12, 2012, between music and tasting of local products, the parade will remember the tales of our childhood.
• The program of the festival of mimosa in Roquebrun 2012 (organized by the partner "Les Amis des Moulins" of Roquebrun)
- Fair
- Visit of the Mediterranean Garden
- Opening of the La Cave Wine Roquebrun
- Sale of Mimosa
- 9:30 am: Mass with the traditional blessing of the Mimosa
- 12h: Restaurant on site for all budgets ...
- 15h: Corso on "the tales of our childhood" with seven tanks framed with bands that ends with the Fountain of Wine and "Buffatière".

Mimosa Festival in Roquebrun: Theme 2012 "Tales of our childhood"
Sunday, February 12, 2012

May/June
FOIRE DES GRENOUILLES in Saint Genies de Fontedit, artists, exhibitors, singers, bands and comedians will invade the streets of the old village for a whole day for a festival of street theater!
This begins in the morning and will run until late at night ...  (Date to be announced)

Music Festival in Saint Genies de Fontedit – 21st June 2012
On 21 June, 2012 a music festival in Saint Genies de Fontedit offers numerous free concerts.  For this, the 29th edition of the festival of music, musical groups will perform in various places in Saint Genies de Fontedit. 

International Meal – Chapel St Fulcran

This is held at lunchtime and all are welcome.  Tickets are needed for this event, and can be bought in advance from the Tabac but are available to buy at the Chapel on the day also.  A BBQ is provided and each couple/family brings a dish from their country (savoury or sweet).  Wine is also provided, but no soft drinks.  Music is provided, usually by a local group.  (date to be announced)

Festival – Fire of St Jean

A festival to celebrate St Jean, a large bonfire, food, drink and music! See the 'bizarre' spectacle of children jumping over burning embers!!  (Date to be announced)

July/August

July 13
Bastille Day -  Tickets are needed for this event, available from the Mairie.  The tickets pay for a Meal with wine, music and dancing through the evening.

Music Every Thursday at various spots in Village

August

Local music festival, 3 day weekend festival, with food, bars, fairground and a variety of bands and lots of dancing.  (Date to be announced)

Feria de Beziers 2012 An absolute must see Languedoc festival, the four day Feria attracts 1 million visitors for the atomspheric Corrida (bull fight), spectacular fireworks and endless street entertainment. The town literally bursts into life! Dates: Mid August 2012