The Great Paunvere Exhibition and Fair 2026
Palamuse · Jõgeva County
19 September 2026
The old stone tower stands quietly over Palamuse’s sky until, one September morning, a brass band wakes it up — and then it all begins: over a thousand market stalls, the smell of food, handicrafts, live animals and a cutest-pet contest, all at once. Our tent takes its place among the crowd once again, carrying the colours and scents of West Africa into the heart of an Estonian autumn. Come find us if your steps lead to Palamuse!
Date and Time
Saturday
19 September 2026
10:00 AM–6:00 PM
The day opens at 9:30 AM with a brass band performance, and the fair officially opens at 10:00 AM. Full cultural programme, animal exhibition and cutest-pet show, concert stage featuring ansambel Onud, Kaunimate Aastate Vennaskond and headliner ZETOD. Hosted by actor and poet Tõnu Oja. Full schedule on the official website.
Location
Palamuse village
Jõgeva Parish, Jõgeva County, Estonia
What is the Paunvere Exhibition and Fair?
The Great Paunvere Exhibition and Fair in Palamuse is one of Estonia’s largest autumn folk events — now in its 27th year — with a strong focus on domestic and organic produce, especially from the Palamuse area. The fairground hosts over 1,000 vendor stalls, and up to twenty thousand visitors are expected in Palamuse, making it one of Estonia’s biggest one-day trade events. The programme includes a rich cultural line-up, an animal exhibition, a cutest-pet contest, and a big fair lottery with a robotic lawnmower as the grand prize. More than just a market — it’s a heritage festival celebrating community spirit and the history of rural Estonia.
Results
19 September 2026 — in Palamuse, under a rainy sky but with warm hearts. Here are a few moments from that day.
Curious eyes linger at our stall — woven bags and carved wooden figures speak for themselves.
A small family steps into the tent, the child leading the way, parents close behind.
The crowd flows through Palamuse park, leaves underfoot, tents lining both sides of the path.
Dashikis, woven bags, jewellery and djembes — all of West Africa gathered in one corner of the stall.
Our tent stands proudly among the other vendors, ready to welcome every curious glance.
