Foire de la Mi S'tembre
The great traditional fair of Bletterans in the heart of the Bresse jurassienne
About Mi S'tembre
The Foire de la Mi S'tembre is a large traditional fair held annually in mid-September in Bletterans, in the heart of the Bresse jurassienne. This popular five-day event combines agricultural traditions, local gastronomy, and festive entertainment. The program includes an opening dance meal, a forum of associations, a book fair, an associative parade followed by a fireworks display, an exhibition of vintage vehicles with the Club Rétro Jura Bresse, regional competitions for farm cheeses and cooked poultry, and a gourmet market showcasing local products.
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The Foire de la Mi S'tembre: tradition and gastronomy in Bletterans
The Foire de la Mi S'tembre is one of the most anticipated events of autumn in the Jura. Every year in mid-September, the small town of Bletterans, nestled in the heart of the Bresse jurassienne, hosts this great traditional fair that celebrates the land, craftsmanship, and conviviality over five days of festivities.
A rich and varied program over five days
Friday: festive opening
The fair opens on Friday evening with a dance meal under the covered market of Bletterans, bringing together locals and visitors in a warm and musical atmosphere. This convivial moment kicks off the weekend's festivities.
Saturday: associations, books, and fireworks
Saturday is a day full of events:
- Forum of associations from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., allowing discovery of local associative life
- UCIA Sale by Bletterans merchants
- Book fair with 15 local authors presenting their works
- Craft exhibitions: lace, embroidery, painting, pastel
- Associative parade at 9 p.m. with three musical groups
- Grand fireworks display at the stadium at 10:15 p.m.
- Funfair with free access
Sunday: retro and automotive prestige
Sunday is dedicated to automobiles with the Club Rétro Jura Bresse exhibiting around 300 vintage and prestige vehicles. Entertainment, catering, and refreshments complete this day dedicated to car enthusiasts and the curious.
Tuesday: the gourmet day
Tuesday is the gastronomic highlight of the fair:
- Regional farm cheese competition bringing together the best producers in the region
- Cooked poultry competition, honoring the poultry tradition of Bresse
- Gourmet market under the covered market with local and artisanal products
- Production of a Comté wheel live by the Desnes cooperative
A heritage of the Bresse jurassienne
The Foire de la Mi S'tembre takes its name from the Bressan dialect and testifies to the deep roots of this event in local traditions. Bletterans, a small market town in the Bresse jurassienne, has historically been a place for fairs and markets, and the Mi S'tembre perpetuates this ancestral tradition by celebrating local products: Comté, Morbier, Bresse poultry, Jura wines, and other regional specialties.
Mi S'tembre — edition 2026
The Foire de la Mi S'tembre returns to Bletterans for a new festive and gourmet edition, celebrating the land and traditions of the Bresse jurassienne.
Prices Mi S'tembre 2026
Practical information — Mi S'tembre
Practical information
Dates
The Foire de la Mi S'tembre is held every year in mid-September, from Friday to Tuesday (5 days). The exact dates vary each year.
Location
Bletterans town center (39140), under and around the covered market, and at the stadium for certain events.
Access
- By car: Bletterans is accessible via the D1083 between Lons-le-Saunier (20 min) and Poligny (25 min). Free parking in town.
- By train: Lons-le-Saunier station (20 km). Bus connection possible.
Prices
Free access for most events. Dance meals and catering are paid.
Contact
- Bletterans Town Hall: Place de la Liberté, 39140 Bletterans
- Phone: 03 84 85 01 72
- Website: www.bletterans.fr
Catering
On-site catering throughout the fair: meals under the covered market, refreshments, local product stands, choucroute (Sunday), gourmet market (Tuesday). Local products: Comté, Morbier, Bresse poultry, Jura wines.
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Where does it take place — Mi S'tembre
Marché couvert de Bletterans
Centre-ville, Marché couvert, 39140 Bletterans