Foire de Mourenx
Great commercial and festive fair of Béarn with over 200 exhibitors
About Foire de Mourenx
The great fair of Béarn
Every spring, Mourenx hosts its Fair, one of the most important commercial and festive events in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. Organized by the Communauté de Communes de Lacq-Orthez (CCLO) in partnership with the City, this event attracts around 30,000 visitors each year, making it the second largest fair in the department by attendance.
Over 200 exhibitors
The center of Mourenx is transformed into a vast open-air market with over 200 carefully selected exhibitors:
- Gastronomy: Béarn regional products, foie gras, cheeses, cured meats, honeys, confits, and regional specialties
- Crafts: Handmade creations, pottery, jewelry, leather goods, and decorative items
- Home and decoration: Solutions for the home, garden, landscaping, and renovation
- Fashion and accessories: Clothing, shoes, and designer accessories
- Well-being: Natural products, artisanal cosmetics, and care products
A festive annual theme
Each edition of the Foire de Mourenx is centered around an original theme that gives the event a unique identity. In 2025, the theme "À l'abordage !" (All aboard!) immersed visitors in the world of pirates, with sword fights, an immersive camp, and staged reenactments provided by the Cercle d'Escrime Ancienne de Marly-le-Roi.
Activities and shows
The weekend is punctuated by a rich and varied program of activities:
- Street performances: Artists, acrobats, and street theater companies
- Concerts: Live music on the squares and in the streets
- Children's workshops: Climbing course, laser game, remote-controlled boats, educational farm, creative workshops, and treasure hunts
- Digital activities: Activities at the media library and the Cyberbase of MI[X]
Mourenx, a new town in Béarn
Mourenx is a new town created in the 1960s to accommodate workers from the Lacq gas field. Characterized by its unique modernist architecture, the town has reinvented itself and become a dynamic cultural and commercial hub in Béarn. The Foire de Mourenx is one of the highlights of this community's life.
Foire de Mourenx — edition 2026
The 34th Mourenx Fair was held on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2026 in the city center, on the theme of Africa. Nearly 150 exhibitors, 15 Mourenx associations, and 14 catering areas took over the François-Mitterrand, du Travail, du Béarn, des Gabizos, Jules-Verne, and Louis-Barthou squares. Free entry.
A 34th edition under the sign of Africa
For this 34th edition, the Mourenx Fair took visitors on a journey to the heart of the African continent. Immersive shows, parades of giant savannah animals, percussion, traditional dances, a fashion show with wax fabric, concerts, workshops, and African catering set the pace for the weekend.
Nearly 150 exhibitors in the city center
The city center was transformed into an open-air market, with 130 exhibitors from all over France and 15 Mourenx associations, alongside local merchants and restaurateurs. Exhibitors were set up outdoors in the streets (9 € per linear meter) and under a large covered marquee (65 € for a 3 × 3 m pitch). Registrations had to be submitted to the Commerce department of the Communauté de Communes de Lacq-Orthez before March 1, 2026.
An African village at the heart of the event
An African village brought together several specialized associations and exhibitors: Les Trois Mères, Awawani, Look Afro Chic, Hawa Ducasse, the food truck Kezako. Craft demonstrations, tastings of African specialties, storytelling, music, and dance were offered continuously.
An intergenerational fair
Children were not forgotten, with a mini funfair (paid) set up on site, creative workshops around Africa (hair braiding, wooden games, African riddles, music workshops) animated by the City's youth service and by Mourenx Jeunes Culture et Loisirs. The Centre social Lo Solan held a marquee in Place du Béarn with pottery demonstrations and collective activities.
A live broadcast
Radio ICI Béarn Bigorre (formerly France Bleu) broadcast a live show from the fair on Sunday, April 12, from 10 am to 12 pm.
First fair for the new mayor
This 2026 edition was the first organized under the mandate of Lindsey Deary, the new mayor of Mourenx.
Programme Foire de Mourenx 2026
Saturday, April 11, 2026 — from 9 am to 7 pm
- 10:30 am — Official inauguration of the Fair with a parade of giant savannah animals by the Archibald Caramantran company, accompanied by African dances and percussion by Awawani
- 12 pm to 2 pm — Concert by Marion Miranda at MI[X] and Sofa Trio at Place des Gabizos
- 2:30 pm — Special wax fabric fashion show by Look Afro Chic, followed by a parade of African dances and percussion by Awawani
- 3 pm to 3:30 pm — African dance and percussion show and initiation by Awawani
- 3:30 pm — Show « Makinu ku Kongo » — a dive into Congolese traditions with the Biemb'Art company
- 3:45 pm — Parade of giant savannah animals by the Archibald Caramantran company
- 4 pm — Live Singing Workshop by the Centre social Lo Solan (marquee Place du Béarn)
- 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm — African dance and percussion show and initiation by Awawani
- All day — Raffle and pastry sale by the youth service
- All day — Pottery demonstrations under the Lo Solan marquee (Place du Béarn), slots 11 am–12 pm and 3 pm–4 pm
Sunday, April 12, 2026 — from 10 am to 7 pm
- 10 am to 12 pm — Live broadcast from ICI Béarn Bigorre (formerly France Bleu) from the fair
- 10:30 am to 11 am — African dance and percussion show and initiation by Awawani
- 11 am — Show « Makinu ku Kongo » by the Biemb'Art company, followed by a parade of African dances and percussion by Awawani
- 12 pm to 2 pm — Concert by Tile Kalo at MI[X] and Willy Quartet at Place des Gabizos
- 2:30 pm — Special wax fabric fashion show by Look Afro Chic, followed by a parade of African dances and percussion by Awawani
- 3 pm to 3:30 pm — African dance and percussion show and initiation by Awawani
- 3 pm to 5 pm — Concert by Amine Belayachi
- 3:45 pm — Show « Makinu ku Kongo » by the Biemb'Art company
- 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm — African dance and percussion show and initiation by Awawani
- All day — Pottery demonstrations under the Lo Solan marquee (Place du Béarn), slots 11 am–12 pm and 3 pm–4 pm
- All day — Children's workshops around Africa (hair braiding, wooden games, African riddles) by Mourenx Jeunes Culture et Loisirs
Permanent activities over both days
- African Village with associations Les Trois Mères, Awawani, Look Afro Chic, Hawa Ducasse and the Kezako food truck
- 14 catering areas offering African cuisine and local Béarnais specialties
- Mini funfair for children (paid)
- Sculptor Solo Bambara and storytellers/musicians from Biemb'Art in demonstrations
Highlights Foire de Mourenx 2026
- 34th edition themed on Africa
- 130 exhibitors from all over France + 15 Mourenx associations
- Shows of giant savannah animals by the Archibald Caramantran company
- Congolese tradition « Makinu ku Kongo » by the Biemb'Art company
- Continuous African percussion and dances with Awawani
- Wax fabric fashion show by Look Afro Chic
- Concerts by Marion Miranda, Sofa Trio, Tile Kalo, Willy Quartet, and Amine Belayachi
- African Village, Kezako food truck, African and Béarnais catering
- Live broadcast from ICI Béarn Bigorre on Sunday morning
- Free entry
Prices Foire de Mourenx 2026
Practical information — Foire de Mourenx
Access
Mourenx is located 30 km west of Pau, in Béarn.
- By car: From Pau, take the D817 then the D281 towards Mourenx (30 minutes). Signposted parking around the city center.
- By train: Artix or Lacq station, then shuttle or car.
Location
Mourenx City Center, 64150 Mourenx.
Hours
Saturday and Sunday, from 9 am to 7 pm.
Prices
Free admission.
Contact
Communauté de Communes de Lacq-Orthez
Phone: 05 59 59 05 02
Website: www.cc-lacqorthez.fr
Accessibility
The fair site is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The center of Mourenx is on one level.
Accommodation nearby
Mourenx and neighboring towns offer various accommodation options. Pau is a 30-minute drive away.
Eating on site
Numerous food stalls are present at the fair. Restaurants in Mourenx are also open.
Recommended equipment
Wear comfortable shoes to walk the aisles of the fair. In May, remember to bring sunscreen and a hat.
Pets
Leashed dogs are generally allowed on the fairgrounds.
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Photography is permitted throughout the site.
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Where does it take place — Foire de Mourenx
Centre-ville de Mourenx
Place François Mitterrand, 64150 Mourenx, 64150 Mourenx