Fête de Héry

Héry, a lively village in the Auxerrois

Héry is a commune in the Yonne department with approximately 1,850 inhabitants, the Héryssois and Héryssoises. It is located in the rural hinterland of Auxerre. As a rural village with a dynamic associative life, Héry organizes its popular festivities every summer, bringing the local community together in a spirit of sharing and conviviality.

The Annual Festival, a Summer Rendezvous

The Fête de Héry is organized by the local festival committee, whose volunteers work throughout the year to prepare the summer events. The festival is generally held over a weekend in July or August, on the church square or in the main communal area.

Entertainment and Program

• Open-air concerts with local and regional bands
• Popular dance evening in the evening, with a band or DJ
• Country meal prepared by the festival committee volunteers
• Children's entertainment: games, bouncy castle, face painting
• Refreshments and food throughout the day
• Fireworks in the evening

The Festival du P'tit Louis

Héry also hosts the Festival du P'tit Louis, a musical event with free concerts organized on the church square. This local musical event, with refreshments and food available on-site, illustrates the village's cultural vitality and its associations' ability to offer quality events to the public.

A Dynamic Commune

Héry has a rich associative life, driven by several associations, including the Association Sportive d'Héry (ASH), which organizes sports and festive events throughout the year. The commune is served by the departmental road connecting Auxerre to Chablis, making it easily accessible from the prefecture of the Yonne.

As in many Burgundian villages, Héry's annual festival is an essential moment for maintaining social bonds, celebrating community life, and offering residents moments of joy and lightness during the summer season.