Festivals
Action centre-ville
Place aux artistes For two days, 50 regional visual artists will be presenting their works on rue Sacré-Coeur in Alma. + See moreAction centre-ville
Sacré-Blues Molson Ex Four shows featuring blues greats, along with 20 shows in various centre-town restaurants and bars. + See more
À l’eau Péribonka
À l’eau Péribonka Many activities including the start of the Traversée internationale du lac Saint-Jean swimming marathon, dinner in the streets, swimming competition, family-oriented and recreationa + See more
Bagotville International Airshow
An event not to be missed in June 2011. Families welcome. + See more
Festirame
Festirame www.courseramealma.com Unique marathon in Canada: 42 km sea rowing and kayaking course on Lake Saint-Jean. A festival that brings life to the city with quality entertainment, family days, o + See more
Festival Country de Labrecque
Four days of activities: gymkhana, bull riding, shows, and country dancing, exhibitions, and entertainment. Fun for the entire family! On-locating camping available. + See moreFestival Dédé Fortin
Musical formation contest at the Chute-à-l’Ours tourist site featuring Bernard Adamus, event mentor, on June 11. + See more
Festival de la bernache
Festival de la bernache The town of Saint-Fulgence de l’Anse-aux-Foins invites you to see great flocks of geese feed on the fertile terraces of the flood plain. + See moreFestival de la Chanson de Saint-Ambroise
In its 20th edition, this French song contest is a steppingstone for up-and-coming artists. Dinner-and-show, singing lunches, cabaret, and many discoveries. + See more
Festival de musique d’Alma (FMA)
Festival de musique d’Alma (FMA) Event for the young and the young at heart where emerging musicians and musical styles are featured at the downtown Terrasse des Cascades site. + See more
Festival de musique et de culture d’influence traditionnelle / Les Grandes Veillées
Free professional and amateur shows (music, song, story telling, foot tapping, and dancing). Artisans, family fun, corn roast, etc. + See moreFestival de Saint-Nazaire
Festival de Saint-Nazaire Three days of celebrations; riding lawnmower race, volleyball, activities and entertainment on the site, evening shows, exhibitions, parade, and more. + See more
Festival des artisans - le Fjord en Arts
Festival des artisans - le Fjord en Arts Artists and artisans will dazzle you! Let your imagination run free. Organized activities for all ages. + See moreFestival des bières du monde
No less than 50,000 visitors are expected in the Vieux Port sector of Chicoutimi for the 3rd edition of the festival. Sample beers made in Quebec and from around the world. Free admission. + See more
Festival des vins de Saguenay
Join in the only urban wine festival in Québec. Discover over 400 products while visiting the sampling booths. + See more
Festival du bleuet
Everything you ever wanted to know about blueberries; entertainment, professional shows, giant inflatable games, competitions, giant blueberry pie tasting, parade, and Royaume de Maître Bleuet. + See moreFestival du cowboy
Rodeo, gymkhana, country and popular music shows, horse-pull, braised beef and pork dinner, Country Mass, parade, exhibits, and varied entertainment. + See more
Festival forestier de Shipshaw
Spectacular men’s and women’s contests, from wood cutting to axe throwing. Fireworks on September 2 and international calibre country music show on September 3. + See more
Festival Gymkhana de Falardeau
Horseback riding competition with a dozen western challenges, including barrel races. Many associated country-feel activities. “Full gallop to Falardeau”! + See more
Festival international des arts de la marionnette
More than 80 indoor and outdoor puppet shows for one and all. Free outdoor shows at Rivière-aux-Sables Park in Jonquière. Binary year event with the 12th edition in 2012. + See more
Festival international des rythmes du monde
The largest multiethnic event in Quebec featuring more than 950 artists, musicians and dancers from more than 15 countries. Free music, dance, and percussion shows in downtown Chicoutimi. Eight-time + See more
Festival Jazz et Blues de Saguenay
The 17th annual edition of the Saguenay jazz and blues festival will be held this year from April 11 to April 15, 2012. You will see more than 150 artists in 50 shows on 15 stages and this for 6 days + See moreFestival l’Ascension en fête
Festival l’Ascension en fête Street dinner, ball tournament, pig wrestling, painting symposium, and parade with floats. + See more
Festival Saint-Honoré dans l’Vent
Professional kite flyers and guests from around the world. Aeronautical aspect, children’s games, organized activities, evening shows, kite-flying lessons, local artists, and Mega Night Flight on Sat + See more
Festival Sidanse
Festival Sidanse Dance performances, workshops and contest, featuring “So you think you can dance” performers. Salsa, hiphop, and contemporary jazz. Gala dedicated to the fight against AIDS. + See more
Fête au Village
Fête au Village Country celebration featuring multi-generation activities, amusement for toddlers, music, outdoor dinner and surprises. + See more
Fête de la famille de Sacré-Coeur
Fête de la famille de Sacré-Coeur Family event with all kinds of activities are planned for all ages. + See more
Grand rassemblement des Première Nations
Canoeing and portage competition, triathlon, pow-wow, singing and dancing to the teuehikan (drum), fireworks, game tasting and much more! + See more
La Fête en Couleurs
La Fête en Couleurs Neighbourhood festivities with free activities for the whole family in Parc du bassin. + See moreLa Fête en nORd
La Fête en nORd Neighbourhood party with many free activities for the entire family, in downtown Chicoutimi-Nord. + See more
Les Régates de Saint-Félicien
Leg of the Canadian hovercraft championship on the Asuapmushuan River. Friday: An evening of entertainment in centre town. Saturday: Qualifying. Sunday: Presentation of the final. + See moreLes Sorties Racine
Les Sorties Racine Fun evenings on upper Rue Racine with shows and entertainment starting at 7:00 p.m. + See more
Milot en Rodéo
Horseback riding and gymkhana competitions with participants from all walks of life on the municipal beach, recreational chalet, and municipal campground sites. + See moreRégate aviron de mer Festirame d’Alma
Régate aviron de mer Festirame d’Alma + See moreRetour VERT la Racine
Retour VERT la Racine Environmentally oriented activities and celebration on lower Rue Racine. Free activities for the whole family from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. + See moreSaguenay en bouffe
International gourmet event during which several restaurants transform their decors, menus, costumes, music, and atmosphere. Savour typical fare and enjoy the customs of different countries. Enjoy fr + See moreSaint-Gédéon s’amuse
This event features festivity and music, held in the friendly atmosphere of Parc Saint-Antoine. Free for one and all: inflatable games, shows and organized activities. + See more
Salon du livre du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean (Book Fair)
Come to the Holiday Inn Saguenay Congress Centre for entertainment, conferences, launchings, and presentations featuring the written word. Meet over 200 authors and professionals from the Quebec lite + See more
Symposium provincial des villages en couleurs
Painting symposium with 40 or more professional artists. Two exhibition rooms: Station Mont-Édouard in L’Anse- Saint-Jean and Petit-Saguenay arena, with Honorary Chairperson Mr. Michel Desmarais. + See more
Traversée internationale du lac St-Jean
Take part to this great celebration of open water swimming combining international level competitions, shows, fireworks, and the famous Loto-Québec dinner in the streets! + See moreTriathlon et duathlon du fjord
Triathlon et duathlon du fjord Anse-de-Roche and Tadoussac are the departure and arrival points for this sport event that combines biking and kayaking. + See moreZone turbulence
Le Festiciel de Saint-Fulgence www.festiciel.com Annual meeting of paragliding pilots. Kite traction, freestyle and kite surf, and activities for the whole family. + See more
Festival des glaces de Saint-Gédéon
Festival des glaces de Saint-Gédéon www.festivaldesglaces.com Family event featuring the great outdoors in the heart of town. + See moreFestival d'Hiver de Roberval
Snow drag racing. Petanque tournament and Grand Prix Desjardins snowmobile competition on oval track. + See moreFestival Jazz et Blues de Saguenay
The 17th annual edition of the Saguenay jazz and blues festival will be held this year from April 11 to April 15, 2012. You will see more than 150 artists in 50 shows on 15 stages and this for 6 days + See more
La Maison du Père Noël
A house decorated with 150,000 Christmas lights and figurines. Life-like animation, elves, faerie, Father Christmas, Mother Christmas and her treats. Sleigh rides, games, exhibition, souvenirs, and t + See more
Les Hivernades
Les Hivernades Traditional activities (inflatable games, sliding, skating ring, ponies, music, sugar shack, recreational booth, dogsledding). Get the most of reading week. + See more
Regard sur le court métrage au Saguenay
Largest international short film festival in Quebec. The event features more than 150 films of 40 minutes or less over 5 days. Movie theatre and outdoor presentations. + See more
Saguenay en neige
Winter family event with 200 ice sculptures, a unique symposium, and a gigantic ephemeral art gallery. + See moreSaint-Prime en hiver
Saint-Prime en hiver Carnival festivities for the entire family. Traditional music evening, outdoor winter games and community atmosphere. + See more
Salon des métiers d’art du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Salon des métiers d’art du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Major cultural event which, each year, brings together more than 60 crafts people who will present the result of many months of creative work. Corpo + See more
Village sur Glace de Roberval
Walk or skate (1 km) through this village on ice made up of 300 miniature houses located on frozen Lake Saint- Jean. Many activities for one and all. Prospector tent and cottage rentals. Welcome to H + See moreZone turbulence
Freestyle Attractions www.freestyleattraction.com International kite-skiing meeting and competition on Baie des Ha! Ha! and Lake Saint-Jean. Featuring freestyle, speed, adrenaline, and family activit + See more
