La foire locale par excellence à la découverte de la culture broussarde calédonienne.
3a8a5853
3a8a6076THE BOURAIL FAIR
3a8a5853An iconic event in New Caledonia
Since its first edition in 1877, the Bourail Fair, held every year on the weekend of 15 August, has become a true institution in southern New Caledonia. Over the years, this event has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike, becoming a must-attend event for discovering the region’s rich cultural, artisanal, and agricultural heritage.
The programme includes the famous rodeo, as well as agricultural competitions, dog shows, bull dogging, lumberjacking, shearing demonstrations, western equestrian games and dressage, motocross, culinary and musical events, traditional shows, and much more.
The Bourail Fair is much more than just a traditional market. It’s a festival that celebrates the diversity and authenticity of the region’s produce and livestock farmers, and showcases Caledonian Broussarde culture.
For 3 days, the fair hosts numerous exhibitors, events, and exhibitions at the Hippodrome de Téné. It welcomes some 25,000 visitors every year, making it the biggest event in New Caledonia.
The best things to do at the fair
- Attend the famous Rodeo and immerse yourself in the Western atmosphere
- Chat with local producers and breeders and learn more about their practices
- Try your hand at the fair’s flagship competition: thong throwing
- Follow the logging or shearing competition and bet on the best times
- Take part in animal contests and place bets
- Shop at the many craft stalls
- Taste local gastronomy and produce
- Buy a cowboy hat to look like a real stockman or stockwoman
- Watch equestrian performances
- Let yourself get carried away and dance to Pacific music
- Cheer on the motocross and 4×4 racers
- Vote for your favourite Miss at the election
3a8a6134
3a8a6053
3a8a5896
3a8a5795
3a8a58563a8a61343a8a60533a8a58963a8a57953a8a5856Practical information
Tips you need to know
- Entry fee: 500 F per car and 500 F per person
- Free for children under 12
- On-site parking and toilets
Getting there
Access is via the main entrance to the Tené racecourse (itinerary)
Program and Map of this year edition :
Créons ensemble vos plus beaux souvenirs... à Bourail !![Créons ensemble vos plus beaux souvenirs... à Bourail !]()
Prenez-en plein les yeux, et bienvenue à Bourail !
