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Discover the crazy atmosphere at the Colmar Wine Fair

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!

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A gastronomic fair and festival? We tell you all about it!

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.

The history of the Colmar Wine Fair

Colmar Wine Fair

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!

Why not miss the Colmar Wine Fair?

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!

Wines to taste at the Colmar Wine Fair

For some, the Colmar Wine Fair is all about concerts, but its primary role is to promote local Alsatian products. Colmar Wine Fair

As a reminder, the different grape varieties of the region are :

  • Sylvaner;
  • Pinot blanc ;
  • Muscat;
  • Riesling;
  • Pinot gris;
  • Gewurztraminer;
  • Pinot noir.

You’ll also have the chance to taste Crémant d’Alsace, the region’s star sparkling wine.

Colmar Wine Fair: the 2024 program

On stage, you’ll find some of the biggest names in French chanson, as well as international artists. This year’s headliner is the famous English singer James Blunts!

French stars include Patrick Bruel, Jane, Calogero, Matt Pokora, Grand Corps Malade and Hoshi. In addition, young audiences will be delighted to learn of the participation of two particularly popular rappers: Hamza and HDM. Finally, Chris Marques, choreographer and famous judge on Danse Avec Les Stars, will also be on hand to get you dancing to the rhythm of a frenzied flamenco!

To find out more about the various activities taking place at the Colmar Wine Fair, go directly to the event program.

How can I take part in the Colmar Wine Fair 2024?

Have you already decided to reserve your tickets for the Colmar Wine Fair 2024? Here’s all the practical information you need to take part in this unique festive event!

Dates and conditions to attend the Colmar Wine Fair 2024

Colmar Wine Fair

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!

This 75th edition will start on Friday, July 26, 2024 and end on Sunday, August 4, 2024. So you’ll have 10 days to make the most of this colorful festival!

Opening hours:

Fair site – open daily from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Farm Park – open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Open-air park – open until 9 p.m.

Where can I find my tickets?

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.

The Colmar Wine Fair, with its ticketing service now open, invites you to reserve your tickets now! And a word of advice: if you want to take advantage of the best prices on available tickets, get in early.

Enhance your experience with the Alsace Wine Museum

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!

Musée des vins d'Alsace Colmar

Alsace Wine Museum