Festival de la Fosse-à-Vaches
Rural music and traditions in the heart of Blaisois champenois
About La Fosse-à-Vaches
The Festival de la Fosse-à-Vaches is a musical and festive event born from the initiative of the inhabitants of Ville-en-Blaisois, a small village in Haute-Marne nestled between hills and pastures. Every summer, the hamlet comes alive to the rhythm of folk concerts, French chanson, and traditional music, in the bucolic setting of a former rehabilitated farm. Conceived as a village festival open to all, the festival celebrates rural conviviality and musical discovery, favoring regional artists and emerging talents from the Grand Est region.
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The origins of a village festival like no other
The Festival de la Fosse-à-Vaches was born from a joke between farmers on a rainy autumn evening in the early 2020s. The idea was simple: to organize a concert in the farmyard of the place called La Fosse-à-Vaches, a former communal meadow where herds once drank. What was supposed to be a one-off event between neighbors quickly became an anticipated gathering, driven by a handful of volunteers passionate about music and local events. The name of the festival, borrowed from the historical toponym, remained as a nod to the agricultural identity of the territory.
A rural and authentic setting
The festival takes place on the site of a restored old farm, in the heart of the village of Ville-en-Blaisois. The main stage is set up in the paved courtyard, while a second acoustic stage is located under the barn's porch. Festival-goers enjoy a green environment, with orchards, shared vegetable gardens, and meadows, offering a breathtaking view of the Blaisois champenois hills. The entire site is designed in a rustic and eco-responsible spirit, with decorations made from recycled agricultural materials.
A program rooted in local music
The programming of the Festival de la Fosse-à-Vaches favors acoustic music, folk, French chanson, and traditional repertoires. Each edition hosts about ten artists, mainly from the regional scene of the Grand Est, but also traveling musicians and folk dance groups. Concerts alternate with instrument-making workshops, traditional dance initiations, and storytelling evenings, in a warm and participatory atmosphere. The festival gives a special place to young talents and musical projects supported by local associations.
Conviviality, local produce, and associative spirit
Beyond the music, the Festival de la Fosse-à-Vaches celebrates the Haut-Marnais rural art of living. A local producers' market offers cheeses, charcuterie, honey, and local wines, while rustic meals are served under marquees. Admission is free, and volunteers from the organizing association, Les Amis de la Fosse, ensure the welcome, catering, and entertainment with infectious enthusiasm. The festival is supported by the municipality of Ville-en-Blaisois and the department of Haute-Marne, who see it as a lever for cultural revitalization in rural areas.
La Fosse-à-Vaches — edition 2026
The Festival de la Fosse-à-Vaches returns on July 25th and 26th, 2026, for a new festive and rural edition, with folk concerts, French chanson, and activities for the whole family.
2026 Edition
The Festival de la Fosse-à-Vaches returns on July 25th and 26th, 2026, in Ville-en-Blaisois for a new weekend of music and rural conviviality. The program, currently being finalized, promises to be true to the spirit of previous editions: folk and French chanson concerts, participatory workshops, storytelling evenings, and a producers' market. More information to come on the festival's Facebook page.
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Practical information — La Fosse-à-Vaches
Access and location
The Festival de la Fosse-à-Vaches is held in Ville-en-Blaisois (52130), in the Haute-Marne department, in the Grand Est region. The village is located about 25 kilometers southwest of Saint-Dizier and 40 kilometers north of Chaumont. Access is via the D2 from Blaise-sous-Arzillières or the D60 from Doulevant-le-Château. The festival site is signposted from the village entrance. Free parking is available in the communal meadow next to the farm. As the village is not served by public transport, it is recommended to come by car or use the carpooling service offered via the festival's Facebook page.
Prices and ticketing
Admission to the Festival de la Fosse-à-Vaches is free. A hat collection is proposed during concerts to support the artists and the organizing association. Food and drinks are sold on-site at moderate prices, benefiting local partner associations.
Catering and accommodation
A catering area offers local specialties: grills, Langres cheese, quiche lorraine, mirabelle plum tarts, and other delicacies from the Haute-Marne region. A bar serves local craft beers, local wines, and non-alcoholic drinks. Wild camping is tolerated in the neighboring meadow for festival-goers wishing to stay overnight (no dedicated sanitary facilities). Rural gites and bed and breakfasts are available in the surrounding villages.
Practical information
The festival takes place every year on the last weekend of July, from Saturday morning to Sunday evening. Concerts start in the late afternoon and continue into the evening. Workshops and activities for children are offered on Saturday afternoon. The site is partially accessible to people with reduced mobility (grassy terrain). Dogs on a leash are accepted. In case of bad weather, concerts are moved under the barn. Information from the association Les Amis de la Fosse or on the festival's Facebook page.
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Lieu-dit La Fosse-à-Vaches, 52130 Ville-en-Blaisois