The Espelette red pepper festival: food, music, and thousands of visitors

Nov 11, 2025 - 05:00
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The Espelette red pepper festival: food, music, and thousands of visitors
In late October, the town of Espelette, in the Basque Country, celebrates its red pepper harvest with a festival featuring music, markets, and communal meals, drawing up to 20,000 people.