Fête de Banvillars

The Fête de Banvillars: the summer fair of a village in the Territoire de Belfort

Banvillars (90800) is a commune in the Territoire de Belfort belonging to the canton of Chatenois-les-Forges. A peaceful rural village, it is part of the community of communes that brings together several rural communes in the department. Banvillars stands out for its attachment to local traditions, particularly through its popular festivals that punctuate the annual calendar.

The kermesse of Banvillars (village fair) is traditionally held on the last Sunday of June, making it one of the first village festivals of the summer in the Territoire de Belfort. Organized by local associations with the support of the town hall, it is eagerly awaited by residents who appreciate its friendly and family-oriented nature.

Fair Program

The Banvillars fair offers a quality program for all generations:

• Activities for children: outdoor games, game stalls, fun activities, and class fair organized by village families
• Petanque tournament: friendly competition between teams of local players and from neighboring communes
• Country meal or banquet: central moment of the festival, with a meal prepared and served by volunteers
• Refreshments and snacks: food stalls run by local associations
• Raffle and lottery: games of chance whose proceeds fund the commune's associative activities
• Musical entertainment and ball: dancing evening to extend the festivities

Festive Traditions of Banvillars

Banvillars perpetuates several festive traditions throughout the year. In addition to the June fair, the commune celebrates its village festival on November 11th, its patron saint's day on December 7th, and brings residents together for a traditional meeting in patois on the 3rd Saturday of January. This rich festive calendar testifies to the attachment of the Banvillarsois to their local customs and associative life.

A village rooted in its origins

This attachment to oral and festive traditions illustrates the cultural dynamism of this small village. The occasional use of the local patois during certain events recalls the Franche-Comté roots and the linguistic identity of the region.

Banvillars in the canton of Chatenois-les-Forges

The canton of Chatenois-les-Forges brings together several rural communes in the Territoire de Belfort, sharing a common rural and landscape identity. Banvillars, like its neighbors, benefits from the proximity of the Belfort agglomeration while retaining its rural setting. The summer festival is an opportunity for residents of these communes to come together and strengthen inter-communal ties in a spirit of celebration and conviviality.