Fête de Boussy-Saint-Antoine

The Fête de Boussy-Saint-Antoine: the annual communion of the Boussyards

On the edge of the Sénart forest, in a green and preserved natural setting, the town of Boussy-Saint-Antoine is an Essonne town of some 7,500 inhabitants that maintains a strong sense of community belonging. Its annual popular festival is the special time when this feeling translates into a day of sharing, joy, and conviviality for all the Boussyards.

A town with a rich identity

Boussy-Saint-Antoine is a town that derives its name from the historical fusion of the two former parishes of Boussy and Saint-Antoine-du-Rocher. This dual heritage gives it a particular personality, both rural due to its green spaces and nearby forests, and residential due to the suburban development that accompanied the growth of the Greater Paris region.

The town is known for its quality of life, its natural spaces accessible to walkers and cyclists, and the quality of its local services. The annual festival is part of this policy of living well together that characterizes the town.

The fairground: a meeting place for families

The fairground (kermesse) is the cornerstone of the Fête de Boussy-Saint-Antoine. Games of skill, raffles, food stalls, and creative activities take place in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Local associations—sports clubs, cultural groups, friendly societies—run their respective stalls, offering activities and products to residents. This fairground is an opportunity for everyone to get involved or renew their commitment to local associative life.

Children are particularly catered for with dedicated entertainment—inflatable games, face painting, magic shows, clown performances—allowing them to fully enjoy the day in a safe and lively space. Parents, meanwhile, can stroll leisurely between the stalls, chat with neighbors, and savor the conviviality of a true village festival.

Open-air concerts and shows

The Fête de Boussy offers a program of concerts and shows that animate the afternoon and evening. Local bands and regional artists perform on the main stage, offering an eclectic program suitable for a family audience. Pop, rock, French songs, world music: each edition brings its share of musical surprises.

Street performances moving through the festival aisles create moments of impromptu wonder: jugglers, acrobats, circus artists, and traveling storytellers weave their magic between the stalls, offering passers-by joyful and interactive micro-shows.

Fireworks: the grand finale of the festival

As in any good French popular festival, it is the fireworks that bring the day to a close. Fired in the evening from an open space in the town, the pyrotechnic display illuminates the sky of Boussy-Saint-Antoine with colorful explosions that delight young and old alike. This magical moment is often the one that leaves the most vivid memory, bringing the whole town together in a shared gaze towards the starry sky.

The Fête de Boussy-Saint-Antoine is organized by municipal services with the collaboration of local associations, which dedicate many volunteer hours to its success. Admission is completely free, ensuring accessibility for all residents of the town.