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Events in the Midi-Pyrenees of South West France this week 23rd July 2010

If you like gardening, olives, sangria and tapas, then head down to Kingdom Vegetal garden centre in Boulogne-sur-Gesse, Haute-Garonne this Saturday.  They are holding a Fete de Oliviers with many special offers plus the chance to win an olive tree in the raffle.

One of the big events of the year, the Marciac Jazz Festival kicks off this weekend.  With many big name performers, including Jamie Cullum and Wynton Marsalis, plus may free concerts being held around the town, it's a fantastic event.

Another Jazz Festival, this time in Foix.  Now in its tenth year, the Jazz village offers music, restaurant and a bar.

In Lannemezan, Hautes-Pyrenees, it is the annual Summer Show on the plateau, a  free concert with the groups "Helyxir" and "Boulevard des Airs" plus bodega and tapas.

On Friday, there is a regional produce market in Mazamet, Tarn, with demonstrations, activities and games for children plus a great raffle with gift baskets to win.

In Cahors, there is an arts and crafts exhibition with artisans working in glass, tin, leather, wood and plaster demonstrating their skills.

Looking forward, the Lautrec Pink Garlic Festival takes place on the 6^th August, with fantastic creations made from garlic and the Gramat Country Music Festival takes place on the same weekend.

As usual, there are many more events taking place in the region and too many to include here, just take a look at our full listings.

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