Fête de Grosmagny

The Fête de Grosmagny: festivities on the sunny side of the Vosges

Grosmagny (90200) is a commune in the Territoire de Belfort with 534 inhabitants, the Grosmagniens, nestled on the sunny slope of the Vosges massif, on the edge of the forest, between 430 and 600 meters above sea level. Located just 9 kilometers northeast of Belfort, the commune belongs to the Communauté de communes des Vosges du Sud and is surrounded by the communes of Rougegoutte, Petitmagny, and Étueffont.

This exceptional geographical location—both close to the city and immersed in the Vosges natural setting—gives Grosmagny a special charm that attracts families seeking peace and nature. The town hall can be reached at 03 84 29 33 03. Every summer, the commune organizes its popular festival, an event eagerly awaited by the entire village community.

Organization and community fabric of Grosmagny

The Comité des Fêtes de Grosmagny (Grosmagny Festival Committee) orchestrates the summer festival each year with the help of local associations and volunteers. This collective mobilization is all the more remarkable as Grosmagny is a small village, and each volunteer plays an essential role in the event's success.

The commune belongs to the Communauté de communes des Vosges du Sud, which brings together several communes in the northern sector of the Territoire de Belfort. This inter-communal framework sometimes allows for synergies in the organization of festive events, particularly between Grosmagny and its immediate neighbors.

A festival in a Vosges natural setting

What sets the Fête de Grosmagny apart is its exceptional natural setting. At an altitude of 430 to 600 meters, between coniferous forests and alpine meadows, the village offers a green and airy haven ideal for an outdoor festival:

• Children's entertainment: outdoor games, nature activities, discovery of the Vosges fauna and flora
• Petanque tournament: friendly competition between players from the village and neighboring communes
• Refreshments and catering: barbecues, Franche-Comté and Vosges specialties, association-run refreshment stand with cold drinks
• Communal outdoor meal: a moment of sharing around a meal served with views of the Vosges panoramas
• Musical evening: concert or DJ entertainment to extend the festivities until nightfall

Grosmagny, between two key communes

Grosmagny is flanked by two communes that give it a strong symbolic position: to the south, Étueffont with its active community hall and its association La Récréactive; to the north, Rougegoutte and its Vosges surroundings. This position between two centers of associative life positively influences the festive dynamic of Grosmagny, whose inhabitants also participate in the events of neighboring communes and vice versa.

The annual festival of Grosmagny is thus a time for reunion among village neighbors, but also for exchanges with residents of nearby communes who make the trip to participate in the friendly atmosphere of the Vosges village.

A village that cultivates its serenity

Grosmagny is the archetype of a preserved Vosges village: pink sandstone houses, surrounding forests, streams, and hiking trails. The annual festival is the ideal time to celebrate this natural and architectural heritage, and to remind residents of what makes their village unique in the Territoire de Belfort.