Local retail and hospitality activity concentrates in Gap across ten days in May. Gap Foire Expo 2026 brings together consumer goods, hospitality and decoration offers in a mixed format of stands and public programming.
Edition 2026 and event format
The 2026 edition marks the 44th running of Gap Foire Expo. The fair runs from 8 to 17 May 2026 and combines professional exhibitors with products and services open to the general public. Daytime hours focus on stands and catering while evening hours include catering and live concerts with a specific entrance point.
Dates, times and venue
Gap Foire Expo 2026 takes place from 8 to 17 May 2026 at Parc de La Pépinière - Gap. Opening hours are 10:00 to 19:00 for stands and catering. Evening activity runs from 19:00 to 22:30 with catering and concerts, with access through the area known as the rond point des vaches.
Exhibitor sectors and profile
Exhibitors cover consumer goods, hospitality supplies and interior decoration products. The event website lists all exhibitors and the sectors represented, which helps plan a targeted agenda. Gap Foire Expo 2026 maintains a strong regional presence, with local retailers and SMEs exhibiting offers for both trade buyers and end consumers.
B2B prospecting at Gap Foire Expo 2026
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Use the exhibitor list to build a short target list of companies active in hospitality and decoration and request meetings in advance.
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Schedule morning slots for focused business discussions and use evening moments for informal conversations that can help open doors.
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Prepare concise sales materials and a 90-second pitch tailored to local operators. Demonstrations of product fit for small and medium hospitality businesses tend to be persuasive at a regional fair.
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Log contact details and agreed next steps on the day to ensure timely follow-up after the event.
Practical information for visitors and exhibitors
Parking areas around the Parc de La Pépinière are identified on the event plans. Catering is available throughout the day inside the park. Evening services combine food and concerts with a separate access point. The organiser publishes exhibitor lists and registration procedures on the official site.
Final note and official link
If your priority is to win hospitality accounts or source decoration products for resale, focus your agenda on exhibitors listed under those verticals and align meetings with the fair’s day and night rhythm. Find exhibitor details, site plans and practical instructions on the official website http://www.gap-foire-expo.com.
