Fête de Chavanatte

The Fête de Chavanatte: festivities in the Communauté de Communes du Sud Territoire

Chavanatte (90100) is a commune in the south of the Territoire de Belfort, a member of the Communauté de Communes du Sud Territoire, which brings together 27 municipalities in the southern part of the department. Located in a preserved rural area, this village perpetuates its festive traditions with an annual festival that brings the entire community together.

Popular activities and festive spirit

The Fête de Chavanatte offers a varied program of activities for a full day of celebration. The afternoon opens with games for children: inflatable games, fairground games, pétanque competitions, and sports activities. The association's refreshment stand, a meeting point for the festival, offers drinks and light snacks in a friendly atmosphere. Volunteers from the festival committee work to ensure the smooth running of all activities.

The country meal and local flavors

The country meal is the highlight of the Fête de Chavanatte. Prepared with care by volunteers, it showcases local and regional specialties. The village's rural setting, with its meadows and orchards, gives this outdoor meal a special flavor. Tables are set up in the village square or the village hall depending on the weather, and the meal is a moment of intense conviviality that brings together several dozen guests.

Popular ball and musical evening

The evening of the Fête de Chavanatte is crowned by a popular ball or a concert featuring regional musicians. Accordion, French variety, live band — the genres vary depending on the edition, but the festive atmosphere is always present. Residents of Chavanatte and their guests from neighboring towns — Courcelles, Lebetain, Thiancourt, Vellescot — gather on the dance floor to extend the celebration into the evening.

Chavanatte in the landscape of the Sud Territoire

The commune of Chavanatte benefits from the dynamism of the Communauté de Communes du Sud Territoire, which structures local life for 27 municipalities in the south of the department. The local festival is part of this fabric of territorial solidarity, where villages help each other and share resources and know-how to maintain a high-quality cultural and festive life in rural areas.