The May 16-17, 2026 weekend marks the proper start of the bargain-hunting season in Jura. The département lines up 8 structuring events between the Haut-Jura, the Revermont and the Dole plain.
Mid-May weather on the Jura plateaus stays cool. Villages liven up around patronal fetes and traditional spring fairs. The 2026 calendar documents at least 14 events over these 48 hours.
How to read the programme? May 16 starts gently with the patronal fete in La Chaux-du-Dombief. May 17 packs the bulk of the dates, from Lake Chalain to the Bresse jurassienne. Here is an 8-stop tour.
Saturday May 16 — opener in the Haut-Jura
La Chaux-du-Dombief patronal fete and brocante — by the lakes
Weekend kick-off in the Haut-Jura. The La Chaux-du-Dombief patronal fete runs over two days, Saturday and Sunday, and pairs a garage sale and brocante with the village fete.
The setting does half the work. The village sits near Lake Abbaye and Lake Rouges-Truites. Organized by Grandvaux Foot and the ACCA. Free entry. See the page.
Sunday May 17 — the département's big day
Bletterans Collections Brocante — 50 to 100 indoor stalls
Sunday centerpiece for collectors. The Bletterans Collections Brocante lines up 50 to 100 stallholders at the covered market and the Tourniole hall, rue de la Demi-Lune.
The format mixes pros and amateurs around antiques, old books, postcards, stamps, furniture and vintage objects. Entry 1 € with raffle ticket included. Organized by Les Amis de la Brocante. See the page.
Pont-d'Héry brocante, flower market and craft fair — 100 stalls between Arbois and Salins
Triple format. The Pont-d'Héry brocante pairs flea market, flower market and gourmet market across roughly 100 stalls in the village streets.
Who is it for? Bargain hunters and amateur gardeners both win. Local producers showcase the Jura terroir: comté cheese, Arbois wines, cured meats. Snack bar and food on site. See the page.
Longchaumois Spring Fair — traditional Haut-Jura
Full format. The Longchaumois Spring Fair falls every third Sunday of May at 950 m altitude. Flowers, perennials and vegetable seedlings, regional produce, clothing and farm equipment make up the offer.
The mood extends past the bargains. Bouncy castles for kids, a concert at 11am, a midday meal with grilled pork. From 8am to 6pm, free entry. See the page.
Abergement-la-Ronce ACCA brocante and garage sale — 85 stalls in the Dole plain
Down to the lower valley. The Abergement-la-Ronce ACCA brocante brings around 85 stallholders to the Mairie square and rue du Centre, open from 6am to 6pm.
Hunting club format: organized by the Association Communale de Chasse Agréée. On-site registration at 2 € per linear metre, no reservation. Down-to-earth village vibe. See the page.
Charézier garage sale — 178 inhabitants by Lake Chalain
Setting gem. The Charézier garage sale runs in a village of 178 inhabitants overlooking Lake Chalain, the largest natural lake in Jura, listed as UNESCO world heritage since 2011.
The event stays human-scale. Toys, clothes, china, mixed objects: bargain hunt, then switch to the lakeside walk. Free entry. See the page.
Chaumergy garage sale — 55 stalls in the Bresse jurassienne
Village format. The Chaumergy garage sale brings around 55 stallholders behind the village hall, at 30 Grande Rue de la Bresse, from 7.30am.
Standard rate: 2 € per metre, ID card required. The Bresse jurassienne is just shaking off winter. Locals empty their attics and cellars at gentle prices. See the page.
Perrigny Foyer Rural garage sale — bordering Lons-le-Saunier
For the Lons crowd. The Perrigny Foyer Rural garage sale takes over the village hall car park, from 8am to 6pm. China, clothes, toys, books and trinkets make up the offer.
Free entry, snack bar run by the Foyer Rural. The village borders Lons-le-Saunier: handy to combine with a morning in town. See the page.
A few side stops
For bargain hunters willing to push to the edges:
- Authume brocante and garage sale (May 17) — 70 stalls, village hall, Dole-area atmosphere.
- Cressia Ôpatrimoine garage sale (May 17) — 450 m altitude, Revermont jurassien.
- Châtenois garage sale (May 17) — village between Dole and Lons-le-Saunier.
