Our ideas for the weekend from May 18 to 21, 2023

For this extended Ascension weekend from May 18 to 21, 2023, here are the tips from the editorial staff of If for entertainment and fun in the Loire. A list of events, selected independently and of course not exhaustive. Photo of one: © Completely Gaga Festival

1 – The Completely Gaga Festival

Fifth edition for the Complètement Gaga street arts festival from Saint-Etienne from Friday May 19 to Sunday May 21 near the Puits Couriot and in the city center of Saint-Etienne. On the program, dance, music, theater and circus, with notably Dj Mowgli, the Cie La Neige est un mystique or La Baroufada. Everything is free. More info on this page.

2 – The 18th Retroforézien of Feurs

From the Fiat 500 to the Ferrari, the 18th Retroforézien in Feurs this Sunday, May 21 is this year honoring Italian cars. This meeting of old mechanics also offers a show of stuntmen “At the center of the globe”, a stock exchange, demonstrations of long sawing with a swing saw from 1910, old-fashioned wheat threshing… goes to the Feurs racecourse from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. More info on this page.

3 – A silk painting demo

On the Bussières side, in the land of weavers, this Saturday the Weaving Museum is organizing a demonstration of painting on silk. It is the artist Christine Cheval, creator of scarves and textile accessories based in Rozier-en-Donzy, who will present her work to visitors from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. More info on this page.

4 – Festive flowers in Riorges

It is the 36th of the name: the Festival of flowers and local products of Riorges takes place on May 20 and 21 in Beaulieu Park. Each year, 20,000 visitors flock there to admire the stands held by around a hundred exhibitors from all over France. If everyone can take the opportunity to buy cuttings and plants or take advice, many activities are also on the program: gardening workshops, DIY, make-up, pony rides, musical entertainment or even archery. More info on this page.

5 – The Grand Quiz du Méliès special Cannes

Every month, the Le Méliès Saint-François cinema in Saint-Etienne organizes a big quiz. The opportunity to test his knowledge as a cinephile. In May, the event will be dedicated to the famous Cannes festival. Review your Palmes d’Or and come challenge the best this Friday, May 19 at 9 p.m. More info on this page.