Summer in Québec is synonymous with feasts, culinary discoveries and gourmet events that showcase the richness of our terroir. Here’s our summer gourmet agenda, packed with tasty events to keep you busy in the weeks ahead!
June 🌾
Several dates: Le Grand Poutinefest: The popular Grand PoutineFest summer tour features nearly 17 stops again this year. Stay tuned and check out information about each tour stop below!
📍Many places in Quebec
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June 6 to August 6, 2025 : First Fridays: Explore a new culture each month with food, art and music.
📍 Montreal (Montreal)
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June 12-15, 2025: Sherbrooke t’en bouche un coin: Over four days, combining wine and fine cuisine, the festival will offer wine lovers and foodies tastings, culinary demonstrations, workshops, gourmet dinners and much more.
📍 Sherbrooke (Eastern Townships)
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June 13 and 14, 2025: Festi-Bière de Mont-Blanc: Enjoy a joyful musical program and discover tasty beers.
📍 Mont-Blanc (Laurentians)
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June 13-15, 2025: Fromages Bouffe et Traditions de Victoriaville: Over four days, combining wine and fine cuisine, the festival will offer wine lovers and foodies tastings, culinary demonstrations, workshops, gourmet dinners and much more.
📍 Victoriaville (Centre-du-Québec)
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June 14, 2025: Electrochamps, 5th anniversary of Le Mangeoir: A festive outdoor afternoon with guest DJs, food stations, alcohol tasting booths from local artisans, outdoor games and guaranteed good vibes.
📍 Le Mangeoir, Saint-Anicet (Montérégie)
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June 20-22, 2025: Commission B: Discover 3 days of festivities that will appeal to all generations! Musical programming as festive as it is eclectic, the best of beer, cider, and spirits with some fifteen producers on site on Saturday, gourmet kiosks and more!
📍 Microbrasserie Les Grands Bois, Saint-Casimir (Quebec City region)
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June 20-22, 2025: Mondial de la Bière: With expert tastings and a musical atmosphere, this is the ideal event for discovering unique beers and chatting with friends. It’s sure to please the curious, but also all beer lovers, from neophytes and epicureans to the most discerning connoisseurs!
📍 Montreal (Montréal)
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June 26-29, 2025: Festibière de Lévis: Enjoy microbrewery beers, savor street food and dance to the rhythm of live music.
📍 Lévis (Chaudière-Appalaches)
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June 26-29, 2025: Festival Bières vins & terroir : Take part in this riverside festival with wine and beer tastings.
📍 Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel (Montérégie)
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June 27-29, 2025: Soif de cidre: Immerse yourself in the world of cider with culinary experiences and tastings.
📍 Montreal (Montréal)
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June 27-29, 2025: Wendake International Pow Wow: Enjoy many activities such as the Artisan Trail, a lacrosse tournament, shows, and more!
📍 Wendake (Quebec Region)
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July 🍻
July 5, 2025: Le Festin dans le champ at Fromagerie des Grondines: Enjoy a gourmet benefit dinner featuring Fromagerie des Grondines cheeses and local products. This year’s 9th edition will feature a 100% all-female edition! The chefs will be announced in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.
📍 Deschambault (Région de Québec)
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Date to come: Festiv’été édition piquante : Completely free of charge, the event offers the chance to meet some fifteen hot pepper producers and their piquant products, cocktail bar, tasting competitions and culinary demonstrations.
📍 Montréal (Montreal)
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July 10-12, 2025: Festival des Vins de Saguenay: A unique opportunity to meet winemakers and personalities from the world of wine over a glass carefully selected from over 500 products from Quebec and beyond.
📍 Chicoutimi (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean)
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July 10 to 13, 2025: La Guinguette du Vieux-Montréal: The food and beverage offer has been enhanced with six new gourmet outlets and two bars. Not to mention the “Merci Tâta” concept restaurant with its 100% vegan menu and decadent cocktails. The program includes nearly 50 concerts and events highlighting the darling artists and DJs of the new Montreal scene!
📍 Montreal (Montréal)
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July 11-13, 2025: Laval Beer Festival: Explore food and beer pairings with over 70 exhibitors, including 40 microbreweries and a variety of musical performances.
📍 Laval (Laval)
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July 12 & 13, 2025: Bromont Wine Festival : Enjoy music and barbecue while Quebec winemakers and import agencies, farmers, local producers and other exhibitors join Élyse Lambert, Master Sommelier and spokesperson for the occasion.
📍 Bromont (Eastern Townships)
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July 16 to 26, 2025: Festival Parasol Gatineau: Discover flavors from everywhere, to the rhythm of music and with your feet in the sand.
📍 Gatineau (Outaouais)
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July 17-19, 2025: Festival des bières du monde de Saguenay: Discover 30 microbreweries, distilleries and cideries, 10 restaurants, 6 local producers and 450 products from here and abroad.
📍 Saguenay (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean)
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July 18, 2025: Plaisirs d’été: From 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., several street trucks and some 30 keg beer lines await visitors for a fun-filled celebration of summer. Come with family, colleagues or friends! Games zone, face painting for kids, chansonnier and band in the evening, all in the heart of the city.
📍 Plessisville (Centre-du-Québec)
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July 18-20, 2025: Au son du Moulin Blues & Gin: On the program for these 3 days: a digest of blues in a universe of flavors inspired by our terroir and our Quebec micro-distillers.
📍 Bécancour (Centre-du-Québec)
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July 19-20, 2025: Spirituo: Sunny rhythms, DJs and frozen cocktails under the sun – summer can officially begin!
📍 Magog (Eastern Townships)
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July 24-26, 2025: Festival des bières d’Alma: Enjoy beers in a festive atmosphere in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.
📍 Alma (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean)
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July 24-27, 2025: Festival du blé d’inde de Saint-Célestin: 4 days of festivities with activities for young and old.
📍 Saint-Célestin (Centre-du-Québec)
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July 24 to 27: Festival de la Gourgane: Musical programming, fireworks artists, memorable moments, and activities for the whole family.
📍 Albanel (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean)
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August ☀️
July 31 to August 2, 2025: Festival du bleuet de Dolbeau-Mistassini: A celebration to mark the start of the blueberry harvest. On the program: musical performances and multiple exhibitors for delicious discoveries (microbreweries, distilleries, restaurateurs).
📍 Dolbeau-Mistassini (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean)
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July 31 to August 3, 2025: Festival du cochon: Food services featuring pork, country dancing, street motorcycle racing, horse pulling and a multitude of activities for the whole family.
📍 Sainte-Perpétue (Centre-du-Québec)
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July 31 to August 3, 2025: Foire gourmande de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue et du Nord-Est ontarien: Enjoy food and beverage pairings in a convivial atmosphere.
📍 Ville-Marie (Abitibi-Témiscamingue)
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August 6 to 10, 2025: Fête du Vieux Marché de Saint-Denis: Discover over 85 artisans, 9 musical shows, Quebec artists and market gardeners who will share their passion with you.
📍 Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu (Montérégie)
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August 7 to 9: Festival de la Poutine de Drummondville: On the program, three great evenings of shows with two alternating stages, ten restaurateurs and activities for the whole family.
📍Drummondville (Centre-du-Québec)
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August 8-10, 2025: Terrebonne Wine and History Festival: Discover local wines and products in a superb historic setting.
📍 Terrebonne (Lanaudière)
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August 8-10, 2025: Exposition agricole de Portneuf: Shows, gymkhana, inflatable playground, small farm, educational activities and artisans.
📍 Saint-Marc-des-Carrières (Quebec City region)
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August 12-17, 2025: Foire Bières, Bouffe et Culture: Beer festival, foodtrucks, art and free shows.
📍 Princeville (Centre-du-Québec)
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August 13-17, 2025: Les Fêtes gourmandes de Lanaudière: Explore regional products with culinary demonstrations.
📍 Saint-Jacques (Lanaudière)
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August 14-17, 2025: Montreal Streetfood Festival: Enjoy international street food with 40 chefs on hand for the event.
📍 Montreal (Montréal)
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August 14-16, 2025: Festival Octenbulle de Mascouche: Musical programming, cocktails, spirits, ready-to-drink, beers, wines, bubbles, and gastronomy.
📍 Mascouche (Lanaudière)
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August 14 to 17, 2025: Festibière de Québec: A vacation air takes over the Quays of Espace 400e with entertainment and brewing discoveries.
📍 Quebec City (Quebec Region)
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August 14-17, 2025: Festival Gourmand de Val-des-Sources: Musical programming and gourmet discoveries in sight.
📍 Val-des-Sources (Eastern Townships)
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August 15 and 16, 2025: Festival Esprit de Potton: Discover artisans, agri-food businesses and the township’s best talent.
📍Eastman (Eastern Townships)
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August 21-24, 2025: Fêtes gourmandes Desjardins de Neuville: Celebrate with delicious street food, microbrews, an art alley and more.
📍 Neuville (Quebec Region)
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August 22 and 23, 2025: Festival des Brasseurs de Dolbeau-Mistassin: Musical program and multiple exhibitors for delicious discoveries (microbreweries, distilleries, restaurateurs).
📍Dolbeau-Mistassini (Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean)
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August 29 to September 1: Bière & Saveurs de Chambly: The largest craft beer festival in Quebec, Bières et Saveurs de Chambly’s mission since 2002 has been to be a showcase and development vector for local microbreweries, cideries and artisan producers.
📍Chambly (Montérégie)
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August 30 to September 7: La Fête des vendanges: wine tasting, local agri-food products and musical programming.
📍Magog (Eastern Townships)
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This summer, let yourself be tempted by the multitude of gourmet events taking place across Quebec. Whether you’re a lover of craft beers, passionate about local produce or simply looking for family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone!
