Fête Locale de Delle

The Fête Locale de Delle: the great summer gathering of the border town

Delle (90100) is a town of approximately 6,500 inhabitants in the Territoire de Belfort, known for its unique position on the Franco-Swiss border. A garrison town, a historic stronghold, and a crossroads between French and Swiss cultures, Delle has maintained a strong local identity and a dynamic associative life.

The Fête Locale de Delle is distinct from the patron saint's festival and the July 14th festivities. It is a summer event in its own right, organized by Delle's associations with the support of the municipality to celebrate the town's life in a popular and friendly atmosphere.

A festive program for all Dellois

The Fête Locale de Delle offers a rich program for all generations:

• Activities for children: inflatable games, creative workshops, circus activities, bouncy castles, and play structures
• Pétanque tournament: a friendly competition open to all levels, in the spirit of the southern tradition adopted throughout the Territoire de Belfort
• Shows and concerts: local and regional bands ensuring a festive musical atmosphere throughout the day and evening
• Association stands: presence of Delle's associations presenting their activities and offering their products
• Catering: grills, Alsatian and Franche-Comté specialties, fries, and an associative refreshment stand
• Dancing evening: a popular ball to extend the festivities until midnight

Delle, a town with a unique history

Delle derives its name from the Latin Delemont and was long an enclave of the Swiss canton of Jura before becoming definitively French. This particular history gives it a unique atmosphere, halfway between two cultures. The international station of Delle, reopened in 2018 on the Belfort-Delle-Delémont line, symbolizes this strong link with neighboring Switzerland.

A heritage to discover

The old town of Delle, with its half-timbered houses and its Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, is worth a visit during the festivities. The Porte de Berne, a remnant of the old fortifications, recalls Delle's past as a military town.

Delle's associative life

Delle has many active associations in all fields: sports, culture, mutual aid, local history... This associative richness is the driving force of local life and guarantees the quality of the activities offered during the summer festival. The local festival is also an opportunity for these associations to recruit new members and finance their annual activities.

A unifying event in the heart of the South Territoire

The Fête Locale de Delle is part of the calendar of events in the South Territoire, alongside the Foire de Delle, the Delle Jazz Festival, and the various village festivals in the surrounding area. It contributes to the attractiveness of the territory and strengthens the sense of belonging to the Dellois community, in a town that welcomes many cross-border workers every day who work in Switzerland.