Fête de Novillard

The Fête de Novillard: tradition and conviviality in the south of Territoire de Belfort

Novillard is a rural commune in the canton of Grandvillars, in the south of Territoire de Belfort, not far from the Swiss and Alsatian borders. With its few hundred inhabitants, this village of character maintains a dynamic associative life, notably driven by the Association Sports et Loisirs de Novillard (ASLN) which co-organizes the annual municipal festival with the local festival committee.

An anticipated popular gathering

The Fête de Novillard is a moment of popular gathering where the entire commune and its neighbors come together. The traditional program includes activities for children: inflatable games, races, giant board games, and creative activities led by volunteers. Adults gather around the refreshment stand and a friendly meal prepared in the spirit of large village gatherings.

The sports tournaments organized by the ASLN punctuate the afternoon, whether in pétanque, football, or volleyball depending on the year. These friendly competitions strengthen the bonds between the inhabitants of Novillard and neighboring communes.

A festive evening to close

The evening invariably ends with a dance evening or a concert, led by a local or regional band. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere of the Fête de Novillard is its hallmark: no big stage or international artist, but human warmth and authenticity that make the charm of Franche-Comté village festivals.

Novillard and the Territoire de Belfort

Novillard is administratively attached to the canton of Grandvillars and the community of communes of Pays de Delle. Located in a landscape of hills and forests characteristic of the foothills of the southern Vosges, the village benefits from a preserved living environment. The municipal festival is an opportunity for its inhabitants to celebrate this rural art of living while enjoying a moment of collective relaxation.

An active associative fabric

The Association Sports et Loisirs de Novillard is the driving force behind the village's associative life. Beyond the municipal festival, it organizes sports and cultural activities for residents of all ages throughout the year. The annual festival is its flagship event, the one that mobilizes the most volunteers and attracts the most participants, thus contributing to financing the association's activities for the following year.