Spring in Quebec is the awakening of senses and a time for discovering delicious local fare without holding back. Whether it’s celebrating maple at sweet festivals or enjoying value-priced table d’hôte menus in old montréal, let our spring gourmet guide inspire you, bringing together all the must-attend culinary events from march to june. 🍻☀️
March 🍻
February 28 to March 30, 2025: 17th Edition of happening gourmand: (Re)discover the best culinary spots in Old Montréal at reduced prices, with three-course gourmet table d’hôte menus for only $49 or $59.
📍 Old Montreal (Montreal)
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March 12 to 23, 2025: Trois-Rivières à Table: This year, 20 restaurateurs and 22 local producers combine their talents to offer you exclusive discovery menus. Thanks to the pairing of local chefs and producers, the 20 participating restaurants are offering three- or four-course gourmet tables d’hôte, showcasing the riches of the terroir, at a unique rate of $54.
📍 Trois-Rivières
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March 20 to 23, 2025: Festival Cabane Panache : The biggest “wood and maple” party in town celebrates its 13th edition alongside Verdun’s 150th anniversary. Head to Promenade Wellington for four days of festivities: upbeat music, culinary specialties, lumberjack-style activities, and sweet treats galore!
📍 Verdun (Montreal)
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March 27 to April 15, 2025: Terrebonne | Mascouche à Table! : Treat your senses to a three-course menu priced at $30, $45, or $70 at participating restaurants in the MRC Les Moulins. Check out the list of participating restaurants and reserve your table now!
📍 Terrebonne | Mascouche
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March 29 and 30: Salon Zen et Nature: This immersive event offers a weekend of discovery, with over 30 passionate exhibitors and a varied programme of interactive workshops, inspiring talks, yoga sessions in the greenhouses and much more, in a soothing setting in the heart of our flowers.
📍 Laval | Serres Cléroux
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April ☀️
April 12 and 13, 2025: Les Rendez-vous agroalimentaires de Pâques : Stock up on delicious local products and meet more than thirty producers from the region. Meats, jams, sweets, gift sets, wines, and veggies—there’s a myriad of products to fill your basket for Easter!
📍 Granby (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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April 19, 2025: Cabane à sucre urbaine : Put on your plaid shirts and satisfy your sweet tooth in downtown Thetford during the Urban Sugar Shack event! Enjoy taffy on snow, local eateries, and live music shows in the heart of downtown.
📍 Thetford-Mines (Chaudière-Appalaches)
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May 🌷
Annually in may: Peel MTL Foodies : Experience the culinary diversity of Peel Street between Sainte-Catherine and Sherbrooke. Foodies, gourmets, and lovers of culinary creativity are invited to enjoy a refreshing musical atmosphere courtesy of Montréal’s favorite DJs!
📍 Downtown (Montréal)
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May 1 to 4, 2025: Festival de l’érable de Plessisvill : Enjoy traditional taffy on snow, explore the mini agro-food market with its local exhibitors and artisans, and take in various captivating shows. A must for families!
📍 Plessisville (Centre-du-Québec)
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May 2 to 4, 2025: Festival Sève: Savor traditional taffy on snow, explore the mini agro-food market with local exhibitors and artisans, and enjoy a variety of captivating shows. A family-friendly event not to be missed!
📍 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Montérégie)
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May 9 to 11, 2025: Festival beauceron de l’érable: Celebrate maple in style at Espace Carpe Diem in Saint-Georges, featuring festive, family-friendly, and gourmet activities plus the Place des Sucriers Lapierre. Guaranteed fun for young and old alike!
📍 Saint-Georges (Chaudière-Appalaches)
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May 15 to 18, 2025: Festival des sucres de Saint-Pierre-Baptiste: Take part in the legendary sugar party, 25+ hours of live shows, family activities, a ball tournament, horse pulling, and more, all in an electrifying atmosphere at the municipal sugar bush!
📍 Saint-Pierre-Baptiste (Centre-du-Québec)
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May 16 to 18, 2025: Festival bouffe, bière et boisson de Saint-Hyacinthe: Sample a wide selection of exclusively Québec products! The food scene is also well represented, with several food trucks plus local producers and processors on hand.
📍 Saint-Hyacinthe (Montérégie)
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May 22 to 24, 2025: Le Festibière de Sherbrooke: Discover the brand-new “Festibière+” concept and enjoy a fun, festive camping vibe—more fun, more flavors, and more variety!
📍 Sherbrooke (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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May 23 to 24, 2025: Appalaches Fest: A day of family fun, food trucks for every taste, a lively music lineup, and new alcoholic creations!
📍Lévis (Chaudière-Appalaches)
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May 23 to June 1, 2025: Festin Festival: Québec’s biggest celebration of flavors! Wine events, culinary workshops, master classes, and standout happenings in the best restaurants and pubs—all paired with top-tier artistic and musical programming.
📍 Québec (Région de Québec)
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May 31 and June 1, 2025: La clé des champs de Dunham: A free agro-food event featuring over 50 exhibitors, producers, and artisans. Discover regional products right in the heart of Dunham.
📍 Dunham (Montérégie)
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June ☀️
Starting June 2025 (each first weekend of the month): Les Premiers Vendredis: Celebrate world cuisine and the cultural and gastronomic diversity of local communities through La Rue Culturelle. Whether at the Olympic Stadium or the Old Port, each month offers a different theme, a festive artistic program, and varied food options.
📍 Montreal (Montreal)
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June 3 to September 12, 2025 (various dates): O’Ravito café-relais – gourmet tours : This gourmet discovery experience lets you explore the region’s rich agri-tourism heritage while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle!
📍 Lévis (Chaudière-Appalaches)
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June 5 to 7, 2025: Drummond en bière: Celebrate the region’s microbreweries, booths, shows, and tastings. A great showcase of local craft beer culture!
📍 Drummondville (Centre-du-Québec)
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June 13 to 15, 2025: Solstice Festival: Discover local and global flavors, rhythms, and art by visiting food and artisan stalls while enjoying the wide range of shows at Solstice.
📍 Saint-Georges (Chaudière-Appalaches)
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June 12 to 15, 2025: Sherbrooke t’en bouche un coin: Experience fine dining in the heart of downtown Sherbrooke with tastings, culinary demos, workshops, gourmet dinners, and more.
📍 Sherbrooke (Cantons-de-l’Est)
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June 13 to 15, 2025: Fromages, Bouffe & Traditions de Victoriaville: Enjoy a gourmet trail, tastings, evening concerts, and family-friendly activities for a rich cultural and culinary experience.
📍 Victoriaville (Centre-du-Québec)
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June 20 to 22, 2025: Commission B in Saint-Casimir: Three days of festivities for all ages! Around fifteen shows on four stages, plus the best beers, ciders, and spirits from about fifteen producers.
📍 Saint-Casimir (Région de Québec)
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June 20 to 22, 2025: Mondial de la bière de Montréal: North America’s largest international beer festival, with over 100 breweries and food exhibitors, tastings, and a festive musical atmosphere.
📍 Gare Windsor et cour Rio Tinto (Montréal)
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As the warm days set in and nature awakens, these spring events are a perfect opportunity to treat your taste buds while celebrating Québec’s rich terroir. Have a wonderful, flavor-filled spring! 🌷
