A first edition from May 23 to 25, 2025
Organized by the Groupement de l'Industrie Françaises d'Articles de Pêche (GIFAP), in partnership with the Fédération Nationale de la Pêche en France (FNPF), this first edition will take place on May 23, 24 and 25, 2025 at the Nantes Exhibition Centre. It's the perfect opportunity to take part in an indoor and outdoor event featuring over 11,000 m² of entertainment and exhibition space on the banks of one of France's most beautiful rivers, the Erdre. Co-organized with Exponantes, the Festival National de la Pêche is set to be the meeting place for all anglers and nature lovers!
The organizers are counting on over 150 exhibitors, including manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, retailers, chain stores and e-commerce sites. For this first edition, exhibitors will be grouped together in the Grand Palais of the Parc des Expositions and on the banks of the Erdre river, allowing the creation of sectorized areas to help visitors find their way around.
The show will be organized around three main themes
Represented by all the major brands on the French market, organized around four universes. It covers all types of fishing.
Boating
Innovative products, adapted and equipped for river and sea fishing. The range of fishing boats includes a variety of units: open, helmsman, semi-rigid, inflatable, rowboat, kayak, canoe... The range includes fittings and equipment, electronics, motorization and a test and demonstration center with a pontoon for direct trials with visitors (boat and fishing).
3 complementary exhibition areas
Entertainment areas: fishing competition, children's entertainment area, Master class, conferences...
Practical information, when and where is the Fishing Festival?
May 23-25, 2025 in Nantes
From 10am to 7pm every day (except Sunday May 25, closing at 6pm) at the Parc des Expositions de la Beaujoire.
Ticket prices
- Visitor price: ?7 *
- Children under 13: ?4 *
- Two-day pass (Friday-Saturday or Saturday-Sunday): ?10
- Three-day pass (Friday-Saturday-Sunday): ?15
Free* for :
- Disabled persons (on presentation of a disability card) and their companions, if "need of accompaniment" is indicated
- Under 10s
* This ticket is valid for one day for one person and gives you access to all the exhibitions and events on offer.
Catering
On-site catering: seated catering, fast food...
Parking and access
- 5,000 parking spaces around the park
- Tramway line 1
- Access for the disabled
