Food festivals in Lille

Foire à l'Ail Fumé d'Arleux

  • ★ 4.1
  • 4 to 5 September 2027
  • Lille, France
  • Free entry

Arleux, south of Lille near Douai, has feted its smoked garlic on the first weekend of September since 1962: a braderie through the village, 5,000 litres of garlic soup over two days, plaiting contests, a garlic queen.

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Dates and details checked September 9, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

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Foire à l'Ail Fumé d'Arleux runs 4-5 Sep 2027. These are the food tours and tastings in Lille to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Before you go: airport transfer to Lille (Shuttle Direct) · mobile data eSIM (eSIMania) from USD 2

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