Brignoles: 5th Santons Fair on October 24-25

Nearly 23 artisan santon makers and nativity scene creators will exhibit their work at this free event in Brignoles.

Provencal santon figurine representing a baker, on a wooden table.
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Provencal santon figurine representing a baker, on a wooden table.

The town of Brignoles celebrates Provençal tradition with its 5th Santons Fair, taking place on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026. The free event will gather nearly 23 artisans.

Nearly 23 exhibitors, including santon makers and nativity scene creators, will showcase their creations and share their worlds at the 5th Santons Fair in Brignoles. The event will be held on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 6 PM.
The program begins on Saturday, October 24, with the fair opening to the public at 10 AM, followed by the official inauguration at 11:30 AM in the presence of the Tambourinaires de Sant Sumian. At 5 PM, a tombola draw will take place. On Sunday, October 25, the fair will be open from 10 AM to 6 PM, with another tombola draw at 5 PM.
Admission is free. Food trucks will be available outdoors, and ample free parking will be provided for visitors. Each day, the association les Amis du Vieux Brignoles will organize a tombola with tickets costing €2.
Among the participating santon makers and nativity scene creators are workshops such as ATELIER DE FANNY, ATELIER PROVENCE CRECHES, ATELIER ROMAN, COTE SANTON GRASSI, and new participants including SANTONS CARBONEL, L ECHOPE DOU PITCHOUN, L’ATELIER DE VICKEN, and ROMAIN RODRIGUEZ.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Brignoles (09/10/2026)