The Colmar Wine Fair: a festival of flavours and entertainment

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The Colmar wine fair is a must for gourmets. Discover the highlights of this event!

A festival in honor of Alsatian wines

Every year, the city of Colmar is transformed into a place of celebration, tastings and festivities on the occasion of its famous Alsace wine fair (FAV). Decades old, this event attracts lovers of wine, gastronomy and Alsatian culture. This festival was born in 1949, a time when local wines were still unknown. It is now a major event in the wine calendar, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world. We taste the exceptional white wines that make the region famous. Renowned wine estates as well as small local vineyards are present to present their best vintages to visitors. From Rieslings to Gewurztraminer via Pinots, we explore a wide variety of grape varieties!

Independent winegrowers represent an important part of the regional wine fabric, and the Alsace wine fair also highlights their work within a dedicated space. This is a golden opportunity to discuss with passionate producers and learn more about their daily life, their know-how and their authentic creations. The wine market held throughout the duration of the event will give you the opportunity to do good business, whether you are a novice or a seasoned oenologist. There is something for everyone and for all budgets!

Animations and entertainment

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Much more than a simple festival, the FAV is a true celebration of the Alsatian art of living, music, cuisine and conviviality. It offers a rich program of entertainment and musical performances. Rock, pop, electro, classical music concerts... a parade of national and international artists perform every day on the Coquille, an open-air theater stage that can accommodate up to 10,000 people. A festive atmosphere that makes this fair a major cultural event! Animations and rides for children are also on the program: practical if you visit Colmar with family on the occasion of the wine fair.

On the cuisine side, each edition is also a privileged moment to discover the riches of Alsatian gastronomy. The food stands offer a wide variety of traditional dishes and Colmar specialties and surroundings: flambé tarts, sauerkraut, kouglof and other delights are served throughout the day.

Colmar wine fair: practical information

The Alsace wine fair is held every year at the exhibition and congress center of the city. It takes place for 10 days during the last two weekends of July and welcomes 350 exhibitors from among others the fields of wine, gastronomy, decoration, fashion, crafts or the automobile industry.

Accessible by car via the A35, the site has several paid car parks. A bus (line E) connects every 20 minutes the exhibition center to the Colmar station and the Colmar city center. In the evening, night shuttles connect the main districts of the city. If you arrive by plane, the Mulhouse Euroairport and the Strasbourg International Airport are 45 minutes by car. The ticket office offers a day rate or a pass for 3, 6 or 10 days.

Just a few minutes from old Colmar, this is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the enchanting decor of the city, its canals, its cobbled streets and its preserved architectural heritage! Take advantage of your visit to the wine fair to discover the gems of this medieval city: the little Venice of Colmar, the Pfister house or the Statue of Liberty of Colmar, a tribute to the artist Auguste Bartholdi.

Book a hotel for the Colmar wine fair

Looking for a good hotel in Colmar to welcome you with family, as a couple, with friends or solo during the wine fair? Book your room now in one of our B&B HOTELS establishments:

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In the immediate vicinity of the exhibition center, the Alsace wine route and the city center, our establishments are an ideal base to discover the surroundings and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the region. Close to the best restaurants in Colmar, fully enjoy the art of living and local delicacies!

We welcome you all year round in a double or family room, spacious, modern and comfortable. Equipped with high-end bedding and a private bathroom, it is the ideal cocoon to recharge your batteries after a day of visits or festivities. Looking for a hotel in Colmar with parking? Private parking spaces are available free of charge in our hotels in Colmar center and the surrounding area. And if your pet is part of the trip, make it comfortable near you, just like at home: we welcome it for a supplement of only a few euros per night!

Check the list of available accommodations and prepare your stay in the capital of Alsatian wines now!

* Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation.