Fête de la Brouette 2025 à la cueillette du Viltain: fun activities at Jouy-en-Josas (78)

The Wheelbarrow Festival at Viltain Farm is an opportunity to enjoy original games while rediscovering the pleasures of foraging. From August 19 to 22, 2025, wheelbarrows come to life and become the unexpected stars of this event.

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The program includes activities and entertainment:

• Wheelbarrow permit: For children aged 4 and over, a tricky course awaits these little pickers. Three vegetables in the wheelbarrow, and one rule: they mustn't fall out! For the most skilful, a wheelbarrow permit as a reward.
  
• Estimating the weight of a wheelbarrow: Here, everyone is invited to take part. Estimate the weight of a loaded wheelbarrow and try to win:
  • 1st prize: 20kg of tomatoes to choose from.
  • 2nd prize: 15kg of tomatoes
  • 3rd prize: 10kg of tomatoes
  • 4th prize: 5kg of tomatoes
  • 5th prize: bouquet of flowers worth €20
• Box to touch: Three mysterious boxes await children. Their mission? Guess the produce hidden inside. The reward: red, yellow or black cherry tomatoes.
  

Beyond the games, Viltain Farm, covering almost 50 hectares, is an invitation to take a stroll. Tomatoes, the star of the pickings, take pride of place in the baskets. There are 15 varieties to choose from, including the heart of beef tomato, one of which weighs almost a kilo!

As well as tomatoes, this is also the time to pick cucumbers , eggplants, peppers and much more. And for those who prefer effortless enjoyment, produce is also available for direct sale.

Come and discover this great offer and share a pleasant moment at Viltain Farm! Admission is free without reservation.