Journées Gastronomiques de Sologne

2026 Edition — October 24 & 25

For its autumn event, the fair brings together approximately 90 producers and artisans from all over France on October 24 and 25, 2026, around a packed program of culinary competitions and demonstrations open to the public.

Culinary Competitions

The 2026 program gives pride of place to events held in front of the public and artistic presentations, on the theme «Games and Toys» for sugar, chocolate, and bakery pieces:

• La Carpe à la Chambord — new competition proposed by the Académie Nationale de Cuisine
• World Championship of Lièvre à la Royale
• Trophée des arts boulangers and Trophée James Corbeau (bakery piece)
• Trophée Jean-Claude Léchaudé (chocolate)
• Butchery competition (apprentices)
• Artistic presentations: sugar piece and chocolate piece (theme «Games and Toys»)

Several amateur and intergenerational competitions complete the program: nursery schools and leisure centers, young people aged 13-18 (theme «the orange»), intergenerational competition for 10-12 year olds, and Amateur Duo competition (adults).

Producers and Artisans

Approximately 90 exhibitors present their products: game, freshwater fish and Sologne specialties, but also cold cuts, cheeses, wines and spirits, chocolates, pastries, biscuits, honey, and fine groceries from all over France.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

• 9:30 AM — Opening of the fair and official inauguration
• Culinary competitions in front of the public (World Championship of Lièvre à la Royale, bakery and chocolate trophies, apprentice butchery competition)
• Artistic presentations: sugar, chocolate, and bakery pieces on the theme «Games and Toys»
• Demonstrations by chefs and Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, tastings at the stands of ~90 producers

Sunday, October 25, 2026

• 9:00 AM — Opening of the fair
• La Carpe à la Chambord — new competition proposed by the Académie Nationale de Cuisine
• Continuation of competitions, demonstrations, and award ceremonies
• Amateur and intergenerational competitions, tastings and sales by producers

The detailed schedule of competitions will be published on the official website closer to the event (rules available upon request at [email protected]).

• New competition «La Carpe à la Chambord» proposed by the Académie Nationale de Cuisine (Sunday, October 25)
• World Championship of Lièvre à la Royale
• Artistic presentations on the theme «Games and Toys» (sugar, chocolate, bakery pieces)
• Approximately 90 producers and artisans from all over France
• Demonstrations by great chefs and Meilleurs Ouvriers de France