Bavilliers Festival - Kermesse

The Kermesse de Bavilliers: the great popular festival of Parc de la Fraternité

Bavilliers (90800) is a dynamic municipality in the Territoire de Belfort, belonging to the Communauté d'Agglomération du Grand Belfort. With several thousand inhabitants, it is one of the most active peripheral municipalities in the Belfort agglomeration. The Kermesse de Bavilliers — or summer municipal festival — is organized by the City and its associative partners in the green Parc de la Fraternité, an emblematic green space of the municipality.

This large-scale municipal festive event brings together the people of Bavilliers and their neighbors from the agglomeration every summer in a joyful and popular atmosphere, combining kermesse traditions with contemporary entertainment for all ages.

Rides, attractions, and fairground atmosphere

The kermesse takes on the appearance of a funfair with the installation of rides and attractions that delight children and revive adult memories. Younger ones let loose on inflatable structures, bumper cars, and various skill and chance games that line the park's paths. The fairground atmosphere, with its colors, music, and the scent of cotton candy, contributes to creating an authentic and popular festive atmosphere.

Culinary specialties and conviviality

Food is at the heart of the Bavilliers kermesse. On the traditional menu: a giant paella prepared for hundreds of guests who gather around large tables, flammekueche (tarte flambée), generous crêpes, and refreshing ice cream for sunny days. The food stands and the refreshment bar offer drinks and specialties at affordable prices in a relaxed, popular festival atmosphere.

Entertainment for all ages

The Bavilliers kermesse is designed to bring all generations together. Families enjoy youth entertainment — creative workshops, group games, children's shows — while adults gather around the food stalls or participate in sports and recreational activities offered in the park. Local associations animate different areas and contribute to the richness and diversity of the program.

Musical evening at Parc de la Fraternité

The day culminates with the musical evening organized in the park. An artist or musical group — sometimes recognized regional or national names — hosts a popular concert followed by a dance. Last year's edition featured singer Emma Peters as part of the Bavi'Yeah festival, demonstrating the municipality's musical ambition. Parc de la Fraternité, with its stage and vast spaces, offers an ideal setting for these open-air evenings.

Bavilliers, a dynamic town in the Territoire de Belfort

Bavilliers stands out for its economic and associative dynamism within the Belfort agglomeration. The town notably houses the Hôpital de Belfort-Montbéliard — one of the largest hospitals in Franche-Comté — and benefits from remarkable accessibility thanks to the Optymo network's public transport. The annual kermesse is an expression of Bavilliers' communal identity, proud of its belonging to a dynamic agglomeration while preserving its festive traditions.