In January: it’s festival time in the Chalmazel resort

The third weekend in March: the Celtic festival in St Cyprien

8th May: the «Randonnée pédestre du facteur» (Postman’s ramble) in St Bonnet le Courreau

Whitsun: the Monts de la Balle festival

All years ending in an odd number (during May): the region fair of Montbrison - international sculpture competition

In May: the 7th «Ronde des Montagnes du Soir» in Champdieu (car rally)

From early June to late September: «Les puces marcellinoises» bric-a-brac sales every

In July and August: «Visites Nocturnes théatralisées» in Montbrison (night time heritage tours with entertainment)

In July and August: The «Nocturnes du Prieuré de Champdieu» - night time visits to the Champdieu Priory

In July (for 10 days): the St Aubrin festival in Montbrison

The third weekend in July: The Festival of Tradition and Antique Trades in St Just St Rambert

The last weekend in July: the sheep festival in St Bonnet le Courreau

15th August: The Col du Béal bilberry festival

15th August: The bilberry festival in Sauvain

The third weekend in September: European Heritage Days

The first weekend in October: the «Journées de la Fourme et des Côtes du Forez» (wine and cheese days) in Montbrison

The second weekend in November: «C’est Tout Chocolat» (It’s all about chocolate) in St Just St Rambert

The third weekend in November: the Autumn Book Fair

In December 8th: the Montbrison illuminations