Foire de Saint-Étienne

76th Edition — Ireland in the Spotlight

The 76th edition of the Foire de Saint-Étienne took place from September 19 to 29, 2025, at Parc Expo, boulevard Jules Janin. After the Pacific Islands in 2023 and Japan in 2024, it was Ireland that took center stage for this 2025 edition, bringing its traditions to life within the exhibition grounds.

An Immersive Exhibition Dedicated to Ireland

An immersive exhibition of nearly 1,000 m² transported visitors into the world of the Emerald Isle: Celtic legends, fantasy realms, mythical landscapes, and musical entertainment. On Tuesday evenings, the Guinguette transformed into an open-air Irish pub, with a lush setting inspired by Irish landscapes, featuring a unique electro-trad atmosphere blending modernity and folklore.

Four Thematic Areas

The 250 exhibitors were organized into four main areas:

• Home & Garden: interior and exterior design, home equipment, decoration, furniture, pools, and gardens
• Know-How Village: local artisans and professionals, local talents, creators, and designers
• Tourism/Sport/Leisure: destinations, outdoor activities, recreational vehicles, and sports equipment
• Fashion/Beauty/Wellness: a new space dedicated to fashion, care, and well-being

Gastronomy and Local Products

The Halle Gourmande, tripled in size, and the Guinguette space showcased producers, winemakers, cheesemakers, brewers, and food artisans from the region. Tastings, culinary events, and discoveries of local products from the Loire and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions marked the 11 days of the event.

Festive Late Nights

Two late-night openings were held: on Tuesday, September 23, and Friday, September 26 ('Green Party'), with extended hours until 10 p.m. and free admission for everyone from 6 p.m. onwards.

Program for the 76th Edition (2025)

Thematic Areas

• Home & Garden — Design, equipment, decoration, furniture, pools, gardens
• Know-How Village — Local artisans, creators, designers, innovations
• Tourism/Sport/Leisure — Destinations, outdoor activities, recreational vehicles, sports
• Fashion/Beauty/Wellness — Fashion, care, beauty, well-being

Gastronomy Areas

• Halle Gourmande — Producers, winemakers, cheesemakers, brewers, food artisans
• Guinguette — Friendly outdoor dining and entertainment space

Activities

• Immersive Ireland Exhibition — 1,000 m² of Celtic legends and fantasy worlds
• Late Night on Tuesday, September 23 — Irish pub atmosphere at the Guinguette, electro-trad music
• Green Party on Friday, September 26 — Festive late night, free entry from 6 p.m.
• Daily Activities — Stands, tastings, workshops, shows

Highlights of the 2025 Edition

• 76th edition of the Foire de Saint-Étienne, from September 19 to 29, 2025
• Ireland as the guest country — 1,000 m² immersive exhibition: Celtic legends, fantasy worlds, musical entertainment
• 250 exhibitors across 4 areas: Home & Garden, Know-How Village, Tourism/Sport/Leisure, Fashion/Beauty/Wellness
• Triple-sized Halle Gourmande and new Guinguette space for producers and food artisans
• Know-How Village — Showcasing local artisans and talents from the Saint-Étienne region
• Festive late nights on Tuesday, September 23, and Friday, September 26, until 10 p.m., free entry from 6 p.m.
• Approximately 80,000 visitors over 11 days