Haute Foire de Pontarlier
The unmissable event of the Haut-Doubs
2026
There is no edition scheduled in 2026 for this event. This page remains accessible to archive the history of the manifestation and will be updated if a new edition is announced.
About Haute Foire
Haute Foire — edition 2026
Next edition in 2027
As the Haute Foire de Pontarlier is a biennial event, the next edition (42nd) will be held in September 2027 at the Espace René Pourny. See you in 2027 to find the exhibitors, entertainment, and tastings that make this unmissable event in the Haut-Doubs so successful.
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Practical information — Haute Foire
Practical Information
Location
Espace René Pourny
Pontarlier (25300)
Dates
The Haute Foire is a biennial event (every two years). The next edition will take place in September 2027. The 41st edition was held from September 11th to 14th, 2025.
Opening Hours
Generally from 10 am to 7 pm (hours may vary depending on the day).
Prices
Entrance fee applies. Prices announced before each edition.
Access
By car: Pontarlier is accessible via the RN57 from Besançon (approx. 1 hour). Free parking near the Espace René Pourny.
By train: Pontarlier SNCF station.
Contact
Micropolis - Parc des Expositions et des Congrès
3 Boulevard Ouest - CS 82019
25050 Besançon Cedex
Tel: 03 81 41 08 09
Website: www.haute-foire.com
Haute Foire de Pontarlier: An economic and festive driver for the Haut-Doubs
Since 1984, the Haute Foire de Pontarlier has established itself as the major commercial and festive event in the Haut-Doubs. Organized every two years by Micropolis, the Parc des Expositions et des Congrès de Besançon, this trade fair is a key meeting point for the region's inhabitants and visitors.
Over 200 exhibitors over 10,000 m²
The Haute Foire brings together around 220 professionals spread across 10,000 m² of gross exhibition space at the Espace René Pourny. The sectors represented are diverse and complementary:
- Housing and renovation: builders, craftsmen, equipment suppliers, renewable energies
- Furnishings and decoration: furniture, interior design, decor
- Gastronomy and regional products: Haut-Doubs cheeses, charcuterie, Jura wines, craft beers
- Leisure and well-being: local tourism, outdoor activities, health
- Innovations and original products: new products, technologies, creative crafts
A rich entertainment program
Beyond the exhibition stands, the Haute Foire offers a program of entertainment, shows, games, and tastings that make it a festive and friendly event. Visitors can discover culinary demonstrations, participate in workshops, attend shows, and enjoy numerous tastings of local products.
An event rooted in its territory
The Haute Foire de Pontarlier is much more than just a trade fair: it is a place for meeting and conviviality for the people of Haut-Doubs. Local traders, associations, and communities actively participate, making this event a highlight of local life. With its 41 editions since 1984, the Haute Foire has become an unmissable tradition for the people of Pontarlier and their neighbors.
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