Published on Aug 26, 2019

What to do this weekend – August 30 – September 1

This weekend in the Townships, taste some excellent wines, watch magic shows, view works of art, meet some woodworkers, attend a country fair and enjoy a musical tribute to Claude Léveillée.

Fête des vendanges Magog-Orford


Wine lovers and foodies, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for! Come and celebrate the wine growing industry during Magog-Orford’s annual grape harvest festival. Doesn’t the mere thought make your mouth water?

August 31 – September 2 │ Merry Point, Magog │ Get your tickets online

Festival Le Loufoque in Granby

A zany festival with circus acts, magic and above all humour! This is the first edition of Le Loufoque de Granby so you won’t want to miss it….

August 30 – September 1 │ Granby │ Check out the program online

Danville Art Symposium


An ideal opportunity to discover the work of professional artists from all over Quebec. As part of the symposium (Symposium des arts de Danville), there will also be workshops and live entertainment.

August 30 – September 2 │ Danville │ Free

Festi’bois in Frelighsburg

Learn how woodworkers ply their craft during the Festi’bois à Frelighsburg. Exhibitions, seminars, workshops and a visit to an arboretum - in other words, all you ever wanted to know about wood!

August 31 – September 1 │ Frelighsburg │ Free

Brome Fair


Many unusual activities await you during the Brome Fair – a Demolition Derby, a grand parade, line dancing and in addition to those, a merry-go-round and pony rides.

August 30 – September 2 │ Brome │ Get your tickets online

Salut Claude!

A musical show dedicated to Claude Léveillée at the Théâtre de la Marjolaine d’Eastman. The singer/songwriter/actor was famous in the French-speaking world (and elsewhere). Léveillée died in 2011 and this theatrical/musical show is a tribute to his life and times. On stage will be three actor/singers accompanied by a pianist.

August 31 at 3pm and September 1 at 3pm and 7 :30pm │ Théâtre La Marjolaine, Eastman │ Order your tickets online

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