Vimoutiers Apple Fair
The great apple and cider festival in the heart of Pays d'Auge
About Apple Fair
The apple takes center stage in Pays d'Auge
For over 75 years, the Vimoutiers Apple Fair has celebrated Normandy's emblematic fruit. Every third weekend in October, the small town in Orne transforms into a vast showcase of the region's pomological and cider heritage, welcoming thousands of visitors to discover the riches of the Norman terroir.
An exceptional local market
At the heart of the fair, the producers' and artisans' market takes over the town center and the Halle du Pays d'Auge. You'll find a remarkable diversity of products: apples of old and modern varieties, farm-produced cider, perry, calvados, pommeau, apple juice, jams, as well as cheeses (including the famous Camembert de Vimoutiers), honey, charcuterie, and artisanal creations.
Cider competitions
The fair hosts cider product competitions that reward the best producers in the region. Tastings allow the public to discover the diversity of Norman vintages and understand the subtleties of making cider, calvados, and pommeau.
A grand festive parade
On Sunday afternoon, a grand parade goes through the streets of Vimoutiers with decorated floats, brass bands, and musical groups. This colorful and joyful procession is one of the highlights of the event and attracts a large audience along the route.
Activities for everyone
The fair offers numerous activities: agricultural exhibitions, apple pressing demonstrations, children's workshops, street shows, carousels, and a funfair. Farmers and pomologists share their know-how and present the different varieties of apples grown in Pays d'Auge.
Vimoutiers, capital of Camembert
Vimoutiers, famous for being the birthplace of Camembert, offers an authentic setting for this celebration of Norman terroir. The statue of Marie Harel, the legendary inventor of Camembert, watches over the town, which promotes all its gastronomic riches alongside the apple fair.
Apple Fair — edition 2026
The 82nd Vimoutiers Apple Fair takes place on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, 2026, in the heart of Pays d'Auge. The 2026 edition is themed Cabaret, featuring a large apple mosaic representing the Moulin Rouge, created by volunteers. A Norman local produce market, cider and pomological competitions, exhibitions, entertainment, and a grand parade on Sunday afternoon punctuate this festive weekend.
2026 Edition on the Cabaret Theme
For its 82nd edition, on October 18 and 19, 2026, the Vimoutiers Apple Fair honors Cabaret. A large artwork made of apples, created by volunteers and representing the Moulin Rouge, is visible under the Halle du Pays d'Auge throughout the weekend.
Local Produce Market and Competitions
The fair brings together producers, artisans, and exhibitors around apples and cider products: ciders, perry, Calvados, pommeau, apple juice, as well as Norman specialties (Camembert, cheeses, honey, cured meats). Pomological and cider competitions (AOC ciders), as well as apple pie, black pudding, and cake competitions, reward the best producers and amateurs.
Entertainment and Funfair
Pomological, commercial, and craft exhibitions, a funfair, and various activities take place from Saturday morning to Sunday evening.
Programme Apple Fair 2026
Saturday, October 18, 2026
- Morning — Agricultural and pomological competitions
- Local produce market, commercial and craft exhibitions, funfair
- 6:00 PM — Organ concert
- From 9:30 PM — Cabaret evening
Sunday, October 19, 2026
- Local produce market, exhibitions and funfair (until evening)
- Afternoon — Grand parade with decorated floats and musical groups on the Cabaret theme
Apple mosaic representing the Moulin Rouge, visible under the Halle du Pays d'Auge on both days.
Highlights Apple Fair 2026
- 82nd edition on the Cabaret theme (Moulin Rouge)
- Giant apple mosaic created by volunteers
- Grand parade on Sunday afternoon (floats and brass bands)
- AOC cider and pomological competitions
- Organ concert on Saturday at 6 PM and cabaret evening
Prices Apple Fair 2026
Practical information — Apple Fair
Access
Vimoutiers is located in eastern Orne, in the heart of Pays d'Auge.
- By car: From Alençon, D26 then D916 towards Lisieux (approx. 50 minutes). From Lisieux, D579 towards Vimoutiers (approx. 30 minutes). From Caen, A13 then D979 (approx. 1h15). Signposted parking on the outskirts of town.
- By train: Nearest stations are Lisieux (35 km) or Argentan (40 km), then bus or carpooling.
Location
The fair is held in the town center of Vimoutiers and at the Halle du Pays d'Auge.
Hours
Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm. Grand parade on Sunday afternoon.
Prices
Free access to the market and activities.
Contact
Vimoutiers Town Hall
Website: www.vimoutiers.fr
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Where does it take place — Apple Fair
Halle du Pays d'Auge et centre-ville
Halle du Pays d'Auge, rue du Perré, et centre-ville de Vimoutiers, 61120 Vimoutiers