For both young and old Annéciens, the fair is a moment of joy not to be missed under any circumstances. Find all the information to enjoy these good times with family and friends.
Enjoy the rides and candy apples
Every year, the Saint-André fair is accompanied by the famous Fair of Annecy. The dates are stable, the Fair begins the last week of November and ends at the end of the first week of December. It is the Place des Romains that serves as the theater for this event, just a 10-minute walk from the Courier shopping center. In the past, this fair was held facing the lake, in the parking lot of the Prefecture, near the Bonlieu theater.
The Fair offers more than 30 varied attractions, including the legendary Rapid Troïka (nicknamed “the caterpillar” by the Annéciens), mazes, ghost trains, bumper cars, and even 5D cinema experiences. You will also have the opportunity to test your shooting skills and try your luck at various games of chance as well as slot machines. The youngest are not forgotten, with the traditional duck fishing where each game guarantees a small gift…
The fair is also the ideal place for food lovers: marshmallows, crepes, waffles, candy apples, traditional churros, cotton candy, and roasted peanuts await to delight your taste buds!
Practical information
The Annecy Fair is one of the few that still takes place in the city center, and due to the large crowds, it is highly recommended to prioritize walking, biking, or using public transport. Parking can be complicated around the fair.
On Saturdays and the second Wednesday, you can enjoy a half-price discount on certain attractions, making it a great opportunity to have fun without breaking the bank! Additionally, schools usually receive discounted tickets for children, providing affordable days for all young visitors.
Every year, unless exceptional circumstances arise, the fair welcomes you at the same hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 2 PM – 9 PM
- Friday: 2 PM – 10 PM
- Saturday: 2 PM – 12:30 AM
- Sunday: 10 AM – 12:30 PM and 2 PM – 9 PM
Address: Place de Romains, 74000 Annecy
The 2023 edition
Like every year, the fair will brighten the Place des Romains for two weeks. This year, it invites you from November 25 to December 10, 2023.
The Saint-André fair is 15 days of celebration, fun, treats, and joy that transform the Place des Romains into a major entertainment venue just before the year-end holidays.
Past editions
The 2022 edition
The Fair took place from November 26 to December 11, 2022. To the delight of the Annéciens, three new attractions were on the program: the High Energy, the Jungle Book, and the Turbo Jump. After being adapted due to the health crisis related to Covid-19 in 2021, the organization of the fair was then influenced by the energy situation in 2022.
The 2021 edition
The 2021 edition indeed took place from Saturday, November 27 to Sunday, December 12, despite the health restrictions in place at the time. The hours were adjusted, with an opening time from 2 PM to 10 PM, allowing visitors to enjoy the event while respecting precautionary measures.
The 2020 edition
In 2020, the fair was unfortunately canceled due to the health crisis.
