Feria ganadera de Sant Miquel (Vielha)
They are one of the most anticipated events in Val d’Aran and take place in major towns: Bossòst, Les, Salardú and Vielha. The cattle fairs remember the animals descent from the mountains to their confinement on the edges.
This event, which now attracts hundreds of professionals, curious and tourists, started more than a hundred years ago to show the native cattle used by farmers in the Aran fields. At present it has a more commercial and festive air with parallel organization of artisan markets and traditional folk events, along with the livestock show.
Bossòst, October 5th
Bossòst Cattle Fair shows the best specimens of sheep, goats, cows and horses across the region. That same day also take place in the village several exhibitions of agricultural and livestock traditions.
Les, October 6th
Agricultural and Livestock Fair in Les is one of the major events held in the village, along with the Spring one in May and the Immaculate one in December.
Salardu, October 7th
The origins of the Fair Livestock in Salardu back to the time when the people sold livestock that had just come down from mountain. Currently, besides the sale and exhibition of horses, sheep, cattle and goats, has the participation of traders and all kind of products.
Vielha, October 8th
Livestock exhibition in Vielha puts the end to the fairs with various events organized in the city. Usually livestock competitions, a popular breakfast, craft market and various activities in the fairground and in the Paseo de la Libertad are held.