Onzain Book Fair

Onzain Book Fair: a literary and artistic event in the Loire Valley

Every autumn, the town of Veuzain-sur-Loire (formerly Onzain) hosts the Onzain Book and Painting Fair, a cultural event organized by the association Arts-Culture-Onzain (A-C-O). This fair, traditionally held on the first Sunday of October, has become an anticipated event for lovers of literature and visual arts in Loir-et-Cher.

A multidisciplinary fair

The originality of the Onzain Fair lies in its multidisciplinary nature. Beyond books, the event showcases visual arts: painting, photography, illustration, graphic arts. This cross-disciplinary approach allows for unexpected encounters between the literary and visual universes, enriching the experience of visitors and exhibitors.

Authors and artists from the region

The fair primarily hosts authors and artists from the Centre-Val de Loire region, covering all literary genres: novels, poetry, children's books, comics, historical accounts, photography books, and regional works. Authors are present all day for signings and discussions with the public, in a warm and accessible atmosphere.

An exhibition and meeting space

The exhibition space is organized to facilitate circulation and encounters. The stands of authors and publishers are displayed alongside the paintings and photographs of artists, creating a rich and varied cultural trail. Readings, artistic demonstrations, and activities for children punctuate the day, making the fair a family-friendly and convivial event.

The A-C-O association: promoting intercultural arts

The association Arts-Culture-Onzain has been organizing the fair since its inception with the aim of promoting intercultural arts and creating social connections around creativity. Throughout the year, the association organizes exhibitions, workshops, and meetings that prepare for and extend the annual fair event.