The Season of Festivals Has Finally Arrived!
There is no doubt that summer is definitely the season of festivals! Throughout the province of Quebec, a mind-blowing number of events make Québécois and visitors gather in the name of art, music or simply to have fun.
Here is thus Quebec’s Seasons thematic section that will be dedicated to the best festivals taking place all over Quebec this summer.
July, 2009
Woodstock en Beauce – July 1 to 5
Woodstock en Beauce awaits you once again this year for this unique festival held in Quebec and which highlight artists from Quebec, Canada and the world.
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Festival de la gibelotte de Sorel-Tracy – July 3 to 11
From July 3 to 11, 2009, Festival de la gibelotte de Sorel-Tracy invites you to come celebrate a typical dish, the “Gibelotte des îles”, with 9 days of festivities featuring shows and many activities.
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Festirame - July 4 to 12
Take part in great numbers at festivals Festirame and Festival des musiques actuelles both presenting many activities and shows in Alma, Lac-Saint-Jean.
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Symposium de peinture du Kamouraska - July 13 to 19
From July 13 to 19, 2009, come meet and see about a hundred painters from all over Quebec who paint the magnificent Kamouraska landscape.
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Festival Western Extrême Dolbeau-Mistassini - July 15 to 19
Festival Western Extrême de Dolbeau-Mistassini awaits you in great numbers to come take part in a great event offering you a large range of activities from July 15 to 19.
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Festival du conte et de la légende de de l'Innucadie - July 15 to 19
Take part in Festival du conte et de la légende de l'Innucadie, a festival like none other that distinguishes itself by the location, Innucadie, and the presence of several storytellers, musicians, singers and poets.
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The International Percussions Festival of Longueuil - July 16 to 19
The International Percussion Festival is a cultural event for the whole family combining music and dance with sunny rhythms in the heart of Old Longueuil.
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Les concerts de musique de l'Église Notre-Dame-des-Neiges de Trois-Pistoles - July 18, August 15 and September 26, 2009
Come attend the concerts season of Église Notre-Dame-des-Neiges de Trois-Pistoles which presents quality classical concerts at a reasonable price inside a place with incredible acoustics.
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Festival Mémoire et Racines - July 22 to 26
The 15th edition of Festival Mémoire et Racines invites you to enjoy an anniversary programming offering you a great number of artists who have helped in the fame of this festival throughout the years.
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Échofête, festival environnemental - July 22 to 26
Develop your awareness of the many environmental challenges awaiting us with activities, workshops, lectures and shows during the 7th edition of Échofête in Trois-Pistoles.
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Le mondial des amuseurs publics de Trois-Rivières - July 23 to 26
Come discover the fantastic world of Mondial des amuseurs publics de Trois-Rivières that offers you a not-to-be-missed programming featuring acrobats, clowns, jugglers, fire eaters, hypnotist, stilt-walkers, magicians and many other entertainers.
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Festival du bleuet - July 29 to August 2
Festival du bleuet de Dolbeau-Mistassini invites you to take part in a wide range of activities of all sorts paying tribute to the true symbol of the region: the blueberry.
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Nashville en Beauce - July 30, 31 and August 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9
Nashville en Beauce awaits you from July 29 to August 9, 2009, to take part in the many activities and shows in an electrifying atmosphere paying a great tribute to the country tradition.
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August, 2009
Festival International Maximum Blues - August 5 to 9
Maximum Blues invites you to a great gathering with many artists singing the blues inside the incredible landscape of Baie des Chaleurs
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Le Lac en fête - August 8 to 10
You are invited to take part in the 8th edition of Lac en Fête which offers shows of renowned artists from the Quebec scene, fireworks and much more!
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International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu - August 9 to 17
International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu invites you to Canada’s Largest Balloon Gathering that gives you the unique chance to see, in the mornings and evenings, more than a hundred hot-air balloons of all sorts and colours.
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Festival des Traditions du Monde de Sherbrooke - August 12 to 16
Festival des traditions du monde de Sherbrooke is a great celebration of discoveries, surprises and encounters allowing you to fully enjoy the great diversity of our world.
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Musique du Bout du Monde - August 13 to 16
From August 13 to 16, 2009, Festival Musique du Bout du Monde invites you to a wide range of activities for the whole family as well as many entertaining shows in downtown Gaspé which highlights this summer the 475th anniversary of the arrival of Jacques Cartier on Canadian soil.
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Québec City Festival International of Military Bands - August 25 to 30
The Québec City International Festival of Military Bands invites you to its 11th edition which will highlight bands from the United States, Germany, Canada and Trinidad and Tobago.
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Montreal World Film Festival - August 27 to sept 7
The Montreal World Film Festival presents you hundreds of movies coming from more than 70 countries. You will thus be able to enjoy the talent of film directors from all over the world.
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September, 2009
Festi Jazz international de Rimouski - Sept 3 to 6
The 24th edition of Festi Jazz international de Rimouski invites you on Labour Day Weekend to come listen to some of the greatest names in jazz as well as to talented upcoming artists.
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Fête des vendanges de Magog-Orford - Sept 5, 6, 7 12, 13
Taking place close to the magnificent lake Memphrémagog, La Fête des vendanges Magog-Orford makes you discover and enjoy the many products that the Quebec local producers have to offer you.
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Festival l'Oktoberfest des Québécois - sept 11 to 13
Discover the great Bavarian traditions during l’Oktoberfest des Québécois de Mascouche, a great family celebration in a very warm atmosphere.
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International Youth Film Festival of Rimouski - sept 27 to oct 4
Come satisfy your passion for cinema with more than 15,000 cinema enthusiasts and more than 100 films coming from around forty countries at the International Youth Film Festival of Rimouski.
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May, 2009
Festival de la chanson et de l'humour le Tremplin de Dégelis – May 10 to 17
The Festival Le Tremplin of Dégelis, Bas-Saint-Laurent, invites you from May 10 to 17, 2009, to come see the best upcoming francophone artists in songwriting and comedy.
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MUTEK Festival – May 27 to 31
From May 27 to 31, 2009, the 10th edition of the MUTEK festival invites you to a vibrant, eclectic and trend-setting programming that celebrates electronic music and digital creativity.
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June, 2009
Fêtes de Gaspé 2009 – June to August
Gaspé invites you to come celebrate the 475th anniversary of the discovery of Canada by Jacques Cartier. A vibrant programme of activities of all sorts awaits you!
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James Bay Walleye Fishing Tournament – June 18 to 27
Come live the James Bay Walleye Fishing Tournament, Quebec’s largest fishing competition comprising activities and shows for the whole family as well as more than $110,000 in cash and prizes to win.
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Festival Saint-Honoré dans l'Vent – June 18 to 21
Taking place from June 18 to 21, 2009, the Festival Saint-Honoré dans l’Vent presents international guests with kites of all sort as well as many aviation-related activities for the whole family.
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Festival d'été de Shawinigan – June 20 to 26
You are invited to take part in Festival d’été de Shawinigan, one of the most important festivals of the Mauricie region offering a week of shows and fireworks.
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Les Cartonfolies – June 25 to 28
From June 25 to 28, 2009, come live 4 days of cardboard-related entertainment in Cabano, Témiscouata, where you will be able to experience many activities for the whole family.
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VoiceFest of Trois-Rivières – June 26 to July 4
Come discover the varied programming of the VoiceFest of Trois-Rivières, a major event in Mauricie offering more then 80 indoor and outdoor shows in the heart of Trois-Rivières.