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Festival of Encounters

Saturday 17 October at 09:00Poligny

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In Poligny, the Festival of Encounters brings together shared meals, sport, music and group activities for a day open to everyone.

About this event in the Jura in Poligny

A day of encounters, for ages 0 to 99

In Poligny, the Festival of Encounters invites you to enjoy a friendly day open to everyone, aged 0 to 99. Preparing an intercultural meal, sharing meals and other activities make up the programme.

Gatherings around the table

  • At 09:00: preparation of the intercultural meal. Come along to help and discover cuisines from around the world.
  • At 12:00: shared meal, open to everyone, with a pay-what-you-wish contribution. You are welcome to bring a dish or dessert.
  • At 16:00: shared afternoon refreshments, open to everyone, with a pay-what-you-wish contribution. You are welcome to bring a treat or a drink.

Activities from 11:00

  • Football
  • Pétanque
  • Basketball
  • Collaborative mural
  • Music
  • Wooden games
  • Apple pressing
  • Open stage

Alternative venue in bad weather

In the event of bad weather, activities will move to La Séquanaise, place du champ de foire.

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Plan your visit in Poligny

Festival of Encounters takes place in Poligny. Before you set off, check the time and price shown above: these are provided by the organiser themselves. To make a day of it, see what else is on at the same time nearby.

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Frequently asked questions
When is Festival of Encounters in Poligny ?+

Festival of Encounters takes place on Saturday 17 October 2026 from 09:00, until 18:00 (Paris time). If you have any last-minute doubts, please check with the organiser.

Where is Festival of Encounters ?+

Meet in La Séquanaise : La Séquanaise, rue de l'égalité, Poligny (Jura). The Google Maps, Waze and OpenStreetMap links in the listing open directions directly.

Is Festival of Encounters free?+

Yes, admission is free. A great opportunity to go out without worrying about your budget.

Do I need to book?+

No booking requirement is stated. Arriving a little early is still a good idea for a relaxed visit.

Who is organising it and how can I find out more?+

The information is published by the organiser. You can contact them by phone on 03 84 37 30 50.

What else is on in Poligny around this date?+

Find other nearby events below the listing and events in the category Music, as well as the ‘Today’, ‘This weekend’ and ‘This week’ pages.