Ingobertusmesse

The traditional trade fair of St. Ingbert returns

The Ingobertusmesse has a long tradition in St. Ingbert as a platform for the local and regional economy — named after the city patron Ingobertus, to whom the city owes its name. After a break of several years, the St. Ingbert Trade and Commerce Association (HGSI) announces a restart with a modern concept for October 2026: three days of trade fair around the town hall, in partnership with the Congress Centrum Saar (CCS). The fair will thus become one of the most important economic events in the Saarpfalz district and for the Saarland's small and medium-sized enterprises.

What the Ingobertusmesse showcases

The fair bundles the economic profile of the region: Trade (fashion stores, bookstores, optics, jewelry, furniture), Crafts (construction, plumbing, carpentry, painting, automotive), Services (banks, insurance, IT, tax consulting, funeral services), Education (CISPA, Saarland University, IHK, Regional Association of Craftsmen), Industry (Bosch, Festo, regional SMEs), as well as Gastronomy and Tourism. The concept is classically a "showcase of the region" with a focus on direct contact with citizens.

The Town Hall Area as the Main Stage

The St. Ingbert Town Hall with its central square, the adjacent market square, and the pedestrian zone Kaiserstraße forms the main area. Stands will be set up in the town hall square, in the town hall foyer, and in specially erected exhibition tents in the city center. The partnership with the Congress Centrum Saar (Saarbrücken) enables the use of professional trade fair technology, stand construction, and logistics — the main reason why the HGSI speaks of a "restart with a modern concept.".

Supporting Program

Accompanying the exhibition is a supporting program: lectures on economic topics (digitalization, sustainability, skilled labor security), live demonstrations of craft skills (blacksmithing, car diagnostics, hairdresser show acts), activities for families (face painting, bouncy castle, hands-on stations), culinary offerings by local restaurateurs.

St. Ingbert — City of Science

St. Ingbert, with a population of just over 36,000, is a university city and home to the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security — one of the most important research institutions for cybersecurity in Europe. The city combines its industrial past (Eisenwerk Becker, Glaswerk Becker) with a strong focus on research and innovation. The Ingobertusmesse reflects this duality.

Atmosphere

A trade fair has its own aesthetic: stand construction aluminum, well-lit display cases, lounge areas for conversations, business customers in the morning, families in the afternoon and on weekends. Anyone who wants to understand the economic inner workings of a Saarland medium-sized city will find the best showcase at the Ingobertusmesse.