# Local community festivals in France

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/local-community-festivals-in-france
> Updated: 2026-09-09T13:17:35.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Various local festivals and community events are scheduled across different regions in France.

In early September, Metz hosted the sixth edition of the Water Festival, featuring nautical activities and a luminous parade. Simultaneously, Elbeuf held the ‘Elbeuf sur fête’ event, which included commercial sales and sports demonstrations, with Olympic silver medalist Sarah Ourahmoune as the guest of honor.

Following these events, street food festivals were organized in Marseille and Saint-Maur-des-Fossés. The Marseille festival featured Brussels as a guest city, highlighting Belgian specialties. In Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, the food truck festival offered international cuisines and implemented sustainability measures, such as a deposit system to support the charity Les Repas Suspendus.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Street food festivals scheduled in Marseille and Saint-Maur-des-Fossés

Street food festivals are returning to France, including a major event in Marseille featuring Brussels as a guest city and the 9th Saint-Maur Food Trucks Festival showcasing global cuisines.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/street-food-festivals-scheduled-in-marseille-and-saint-maur-des-fosss

### 2026-09-03: Local festivals scheduled in Metz and Elbeuf

Local festivals are being held in France, including a water-themed weekend in Metz featuring a nautical parade and community celebrations in Elbeuf featuring boxer Sarah Ourahmoune.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-festivals-scheduled-in-metz-and-elbeuf

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