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May 20
Le Tour de la Montagne Desjardins
Le Tour de la Montagne, an original race not to be missed! This half marathon around Mount Saint Hilaire can be completed individually or as a bicycle relay team of up to four people.
May 20
Journée nationale des Patriotes
On this day, activities are held in Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu and throughout Québec to commemorate the1837-1838 Patriots’ fight for liberty, democracy and recognition of national statehood.
Le Marché du printemps
May 17, 18 and 19450 778-6504, poste 6215. En saison : 450 778-0372
Sale of plants. Production of the horticulture students of the ITA in Saint-Hyacinthe (“Les Exceptionnelles” program), horticultural products, perennials, shrubs and new plant offerings for 2013. Gardening tips and free access to the garden.
www.itasth.qc.ca/jardindas
Expo de Saint-Hyacinthe
July 25 to August 4450 773-9307
A summer attraction for the whole family! The biggest agriculture themed festival of Montérégie, in proximity to the metropolis. Over 2,000 farm animals, rides, goodies, terroir products, shows, musical groups, activities for young children, harnessing competitions, artisans, tractor pull contest, rodeo.
www.expo-agricole.com
Festival du Maïs de Saint-Damase
August 1 to 4450 278-2271
Several activities for people of all ages: demolition derby, ATV race, truck and tractor pulls, comedy show, country/ western dancing, family park and don’t forget their all-you-can-eat sweet and popped corn...
www.festivaldumais.ca
Les week-ends gourmands
September 7 to October 7450 469-3790
You are invited to enjoy Rougemont’s agritourism treasures, over the course of five weekends in the fall. Let your senses guide you and come discover culinary delights, terroir products and much more, to the sound of musicians playing and, in some cases, public entertainers.
www.tourismerougemont.com
Le Rendez-Vous des Papilles
September 20, 21 and 22450 778-8499
This gourmet rendez-vous caters to local-grown products enthusiasts. Visitors can meet with agri-food producers and transformers. Tasting kiosks, culinary demonstrations, gourmet dining made from terroir products, workshops and activities for children, animation and cultural discoveries.
www.rvpapilles.ca
Mondial des cidres de glace
February 14, 15 and 16, 2014450 640-0526
In a magical setting of ice sculptures, come meet some fifty cider makers and agri-food producers as you sample their products. Tastings, ice sculptures, fireworks and many other activities for all. Dress warmly and come discover a product that showcases Québec’s know-how to the rest of the world.
www.mondialdescidresdeglace.com
