The Salon de l'Agriculture returns to Paris from February 24 to March 3, 2024 with a flurry of events of all kinds! Competitions, demonstrations and tastings... discover 10 not-to-be-missed events at Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles for the 60th edition of the Salon de l'agriculture.
A new 60th edition of the Salon de l'agriculture! This year, the event is not to be missed from February 24 to March 3, 2024 at Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles. 9 days during which visitors will discover all the players in the world of agriculture through strolls, meetings, workshops, demonstrations, conferences and the legendary competitions. As the program promises to be rich and varied, we invite you to discover 10 must-see or unusual events on the menu for this 60th edition of the Salon de l'Agriculture.
Salon de l'agriculture 2024: 10 not-to-be-missed events
- 19TH NATIONAL FINAL OF THE OVINPIADES DES JEUNES BERGERS
Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm - Pavilion 1
A not-to-be-missed event at the Salon de l'agriculture, the national final of the Ovinpiades des jeunes bergers is an invitation to discover the sheep-farming profession from the inside, through hands-on experience and exchanges with professionals. To choose the winner, participants must pass a series of theoretical and practical tests, inspired by the breeder's everyday tasks, such as sorting ewes using an electronic reader, assessing a ewe's health, evaluating its body condition, trimming its hooves and choosing a ram...
- YVELINES GENDARMERIE CYNOPHILES DEMONSTRATION
Saturday February 24, 2024 from 11:00 am to 11:30 am - All sessions - Pavillon 7.2
This event is divided into several parts, beginning with a presentation of the Gendarmerie's canine unit and its missions (with a dog wearing a protective mask), followed by a demonstration (searching for narcotics or explosives in suitcases, searching for pyrotechnic products on a person). Finally, the animation ends with a question and answer session with the audience.
- AGRICULTURAL MACHINE DRIVING SIMULATION
Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm - All sessions - Pavilion 4
Come and enjoy an immersive animation thanks to the agricultural machine driving simulator! This is your chance to put yourself in the shoes of a modern farmer, by taking the controls of state-of-the-art agricultural machinery.
- PRESENTATION OF THE DIFFERENT BREEDS OF GOAT
Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 11:00 to 11:30 am - All sessions - Pavillon 1 - 1B057 - Ring Ovin Caprin
With 7 breeds present at the Salon de l'agriculture, the goat species will have pride of place in the sheep/goat ring on Saturday, February 24. Come and discover Alpine and Saanen, the most popular dairy breeds. 5 other local goat breeds will also be on show: the Rove goat, the Savoy goat, the Pyrenean goat, the Lorraine goat and the Massif-Central goat.
- DOG DANCE
Saturday, February 24, 2024 12:00 - 12:30 pm - All sessions - Pavillon 7.2
As the name suggests, this is an opportunity to discover dogs performing tricks to music!
- PRESENTATION OF THE LIMOUSINE BREED
Saturday, February 24, 2024 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm - All sessions - Pavilion 1 - Presentation ring
Join us at 1:30 pm to discover the Limousine, New Aquitaine's leading cattle breed. Known for its russet coat, its muzzle and its light eyes, the Limousine is also France's second most important beef breed. In fact, there are currently 30,000 Limousin farms in France!
- PRESENTATION OF CAT BREEDS BY LE LOOF
Saturday February 24, 2024 from 4.30 pm to 5.00 pm - All sessions - Pavillon 7.2
Le Loof, the official book of feline origins, is organizing a presentation of different cat breeds at the Salon de l'Agriculture on February 24 from 4.30 pm. If you're passionate about felines, then this is the event for you!
- THE CRÊPES PARTY
Sunday, February 25, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Hall 4 Allée B 081 MSA stand
Food lovers take note! Come and prepare and taste healthy and tasty pancake recipes! This is your chance to learn more about the best ingredients to choose to protect your health, without forgetting the notion of pleasure.
- WITH AURELIA, L'AMOUR EST DANS SES TERRINES!
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm - All sessions - Pavilion 3 (E183)
She was one of the contestants on the thirteenth season of " L'Amour est dans le Pré ", broadcast on M6. Once again this year, Aurélia JEAN is offering a tasting of country terrines from her gîte " La Ferme de la Beaumette " at the Salon de l'Agriculture.
- "ALORS ON DANSE? WITH LEI MANTENAIRES CHANSOURIS (HAUTES-ALPES)
Monday, February 26, 2024 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. - All sessions - Pavilion 3 (E183)
The mountains of the Hautes-Alpes are rich in folk traditions. On February 26, come and discover the Champsaur folk group " Lei Mantenaires Chansouris " at the Salon de l'Agriculture, whose repertoire includes rigodons.
For the full program, visit the Salon de l'agriculture website.
