Châteauroux Exhibition Fair

Over a century of fair tradition

The Châteauroux Exhibition Fair is an institution in the event landscape of Berry. With its 101st edition in 2025, it testifies to over a century of fair tradition in Châteauroux. Created in the 1920s, the fair has spanned the ages, adapting to societal changes while retaining its friendly and popular spirit. Despite some interruptions due to wars and the health crisis, it has continuously reinvented itself.

185 exhibitors in an exceptional setting

The Belle-Isle Exhibition Center, located in the heart of Châteauroux on Avenue Daniel Bernardet, hosts over 185 exhibitors each year, spread across several halls and outdoor spaces. The sectors represented are varied: housing and decoration, garden and outdoor landscaping, automotive, leisure and tourism, well-being and health, crafts and designers, gastronomy and local products. Every visitor can find ideas, advice, and advantageous offers.

Six days of entertainment and shows

The Châteauroux Exhibition Fair is not just a trade show. For six days, numerous activities punctuate the event: evening concerts, shows, culinary demonstrations, tastings, children's entertainment, and thematic exhibitions. Catering is available on-site with dining areas open until 11 PM, allowing visitors to extend their evening in a festive atmosphere.

A free and accessible event

For several years, admission has been free, which enhances the fair's appeal and makes it an essential family gathering. The fair is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM, offering everyone the opportunity to visit at their own pace, whether for a quick visit or a full day.

Professional organization

The event is organized by Châteauroux Events, a public industrial and commercial establishment attached to the city of Châteauroux. This structure manages the Belle-Isle Exhibition Center and organizes numerous events throughout the year: the Exhibition Fair, the Music Festival, the Gastronomy and Wine Fair, the Associations Forum, the Christmas Market, and many other events that contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of the Châteauroux metropolitan area.