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As every year, the Colmar Wine Fair opens its doors to wine and music lovers from France and around the world. Exhibitions, concerts and tastings galore await you at this gourmet festival!
Today, we present this not-to-be-missed event if you’re visiting little Venice this summer. And if you’re there, don’t forget to visit the town’s architectural wonders, such as the Pfister House and the Collegiale Saint-Martin.
A combination of fair and music festival, this unique event promotes Alsace’s fine wines and the work of local winemakers.
The Foire aux Vins site is divided into two parts: on the one hand, there’s the fair-exhibition at the Zénith in Colmar. More than 300 exhibitors will be showcasing local gastronomy and products through their exhibitions and events of all kinds.
On the other hand, the open-air theater hosts a variety of musical performances. At the Foire aux Vins de Colmar, concert time has become a must for many festival-goers. Hip-hop, rock-n-roll, hard rock, electro or jazz, there’s something for everyone! Every year, artists from all generations and backgrounds come together to put on an unforgettable musical show.
Colmar has always been renowned for its rich heritage and wine-growing region. It was against this backdrop that the very first edition of the Foire Régionale des Vins d’Alsace was held in 1948.
At the inauguration, a small agricultural fair welcomed the few visitors who had flocked to meet the region’s best winegrowers. It was an unpretentious exhibition that quickly attracted attention far beyond Colmar’s borders.
Indeed, the event has become one of Alsace’s most popular festivals, while retaining its roots of sharing and good humor since its inception.
Colmar is also not far from towns such as Munster, Guebwiller and Kaysersberg. So you’ll have plenty of opportunity to visit other medieval towns in the Haut-Rhin!
If you love wine and would like to learn more about its secrets, this is the place to be! Numerous exhibitors are expected to present their products, as well as hosting themed conferences.
What’s more, the Colmar Wine Fair offers a rich program of cultural and musical events. And this latest edition promises plenty of surprises, too!
For some, the Colmar Wine Fair is all about concerts, but its primary role is to promote local Alsatian products.
As a reminder, the different grape varieties of the region are:
You’ll also have the chance to taste Crémant d’Alsace, the region’s star sparkling wine.
Every year, the Fair welcomes big names in French and international music on the stage of the open-air theater.
To find out more about the various activities taking place at the Colmar Wine Fair, go directly to the event program.
Have you already decided to reserve your tickets for the Colmar Wine Fair? Here’s all the practical information you need to take part in this unique festive event!
As in every year since 1948, meet at the Parc des Expositions et des Congrès in the Saint-Léon district, just a stone’s throw from Colmar Centre!
The Fair usually takes place between late July and early August, for about ten days. The dates and opening hours of the current edition are published on the Fair’s official website.
The Colmar Wine Fair has an online ticketing service to facilitate access to its various events. You can also purchase your tickets from a number of approved distributors, such as Fnac and specialized event websites.
Remember to book your tickets as soon as ticket sales open! And a word of advice: if you want to take advantage of the best prices on available tickets, get in early.
If 10 days of wine-themed festivities aren’t enough to quench your thirst, or if you can’t make it to Colmar during the wine fair, we’ve got the solution for you! To take things even further, why not try a fun and original museum?
The Musée des Vins d’Alsace (Alsace Wine Museum) offers a wide range of modern, interactive displays and an incredible tasting of local wines to help you learn more about the different grape varieties of the Alsace region. With full descriptions in the Audioguide, available in 6 languages, in both children’s and adult versions, you can find out all about the wine trade.
The museum welcomes young and old alike, close to Place de la Cathédrale and Old Colmar. For an immersive experience on the Alsace wine route, book your tickets now on our website!
Alsace Wine Museum
Interactive tour, audio guide and Alsace wine tasting, a stone's throw from the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin.
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