We go to the first Beer Fest in Oudezeele
This Saturday, November 9, a first tasting and sale of craft beers, the “Beer Fest”, will take place by the association Les Amis du petit Prince, in the mill room on the square, in Oudezeele. Five breweries responded favorably: BrewBlock (Blendecques), the Clairmarais brewery and the sons of Omer, the organic brewery Ter O'Ver (Sercus) and the Peene Becque brewery (Sainte-Marie-Cappel). A musical atmosphere will be provided. Free entry.
We are preparing our wedding in Hazebrouck
Are you planning to get married and want to surround yourself with reliable professionals? Hazebrouck is hosting its first Wedding Fair, undertaken by Claire Devulder of Agence Abracadabra, an online events agency. Around twenty local service providers await visitors. Fashion shows are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Want something original? A second-hand wedding dress consignment stand is open all weekend! Meet at Espace 51, at 51, rue de Vieux-Berquin, in Hazebrouck, on Saturday November 9 and Sunday November 10, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entrance: 5 euros.
We're going to see an Art exhibition in Hazebrouck
The Contemporary Art and Crafts Fair organized by the Copains par Haz'art association returns for a third edition, from November 9 to 11 at Espace Flandre, in Hazebrouck. No less than 36 artists were selected by the association to highlight its works. Their presence aims to raise funds to enable young people to go to art school. Hours: Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
We play board games at La Gorgue
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November, the Pierre-de-Coubertin sports complex, in La Gorgue, is transformed into a giant game board by hosting a new edition of the Game Festival, organized by the association Les trolls de farfadets. Meet this Saturday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On the program: introductions and demonstrations of board games, figurine games, card games, painting on figurines, animations, Fantasy literature, as well as the presence of game authors and illustrators. Open to all, free entry.
We discover the Feel Good Game festival in Dunkirk
The 3rd edition of the Feel Good Game festival will take place at Kursaal this weekend. It's what ? It’s a show on the theme of games and imaginary worlds intended for as many people as possible! Around a hundred exhibitors will be present, around sixty of whom will offer various activities: board games, video games, cosplay, conferences… The Show will be divided into seven game worlds, from Antiquity to digital, and including a book fair and a space dedicated to Japanese pop culture! See you this Saturday, November 9, from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 10, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Prices: 7 euros per day (4 euros for 7-15 year olds), 12 euros for two days (6 euros for 7-15 year olds), free for under 6s.
We listen to blues in Grande-Synthe
The Bay-Car Blues Festival is back this weekend, November 8 and 9, at the Palais du Littoral, in Grande-Synthe. The goal of the festival? Bringing the blues to people! On the program, Friday, November 8, from 7 p.m.: Soulful Sisters (France); Chicago Blues Festival 2024 (Sheryl Youngblood, Stephen Hull, Dave Herrero (United States); Dawn Tyler Watson Ft. Ben Racine Banc (Canada). On the program for Saturday, November 9, from 7 p.m.: Black Cat Biscuit (Belgium); Legends of Chicago Blues (Oscar Wilson, Primetime Smith, Bob Corritore (United States); Nick Moss Band Tf Dennis Gruenling (United States); Vanesa Harbek & Suwalki Band (Argentina/Poland). Tickets on baycarbluesfestival.fr
We go to the Clairvoyance Fair in Bergues
A wellness and clairvoyance fair will take place at the Looten room, in Bergues. Around thirty exhibitors, workshops and free conferences await visitors. On the Saturday program from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: feng shui workshop, time around protection stones and animal communication. On the Sunday program from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: “awakening and care” day, clairvoyance session, guidance through drawing, pendulum and cards and making contact with the deceased. The weekend will be extended on Monday November 11 with a beauty day.
We go to the circus in Calais
The Cirque Calais Générosity returns for its new edition from November 8 to 17 in the West basin. Several performances are planned this weekend, from Friday November 8 to Monday November 11, with a two-hour show, very affordable, priced at 9 euros and with tightrope walkers, clowns, contortionists, and even a live orchestra! Online ticketing on icom-communication.com (1 euro more for fees) or on site at the marquee.
We attend a special hip-hop evening in Calais
Saturday November 9, the Osmose association and Fire Peace Laboratory are organizing a special hip-hop evening at the Bon Vent micro-brewery in Calais. On the program: hip-hop culture tests, word mastery games and a team competition throughout the evening, to designate the best challenger. From 5 p.m. Free entry.
We learn things at the food forum in Calais
This Saturday, November 9 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., you will meet at the 3rd edition of the Food Forum at the Gambetta forum. The goal? Talk about food, talk about eating well and above all, talk about eating well at a low price. The general public will therefore be able to benefit from several stands and activities and meet around thirty partners. Three new features will be offered: a human channel, “The solidarity donation channel” proposed by Grand Calais Terres et mers, a culinary competition and a Ratatouille Rhapsody show by the Cie Ça s'peut pas at the Channel (reservation for the free show of 16 h at [email protected]).
We go to a folk ball in Licques
The association Du Hay dans l'amp is offering this Sunday, November 10, from 4 p.m., a folk ball “Balle ta chapka”, at the Licques village hall. An orchestra, Les Balbuzards, will come specially from Belgium to manage the musical entertainment. From 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., general rehearsal of choreographies and initiation, then start of the ball at 5 p.m. Entrance: 5 euros.
We discover the Salon des Beaux-Arts in Saint-Omer
The Salon des Beaux-Arts will be held from Saturday November 9 to Sunday November 17, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Salle Germaine-Acremant at the Maison des associations, allée des Glacis in Saint-Omer. Among the 69 artists, 21 will exhibit for the first time in this show. In total, 256 works will be presented in Saint-Omer! New this year: artists will come and paint in front of visitors, especially on weekends. FREE ENTRANCE.
We're going on a gourmet getaway to Aire-sur-la-Lys
The 8th wonderful season of the Pays de Saint-Omer tourist office runs until February 22, 2025! Major meetings are planned throughout the weekends. See you this Saturday, November 9 for a gourmet ride “À Bicycl’Aire”. Departure is from the marina at 3 p.m. You will set off by bike for 2 hours for a gourmet getaway, where your taste buds will travel as much as your feet! Price: 20 euros, from 15 years old. Bike rental included. Reservation required on www.tourisme-saitomer.com
We go to the first Christmas markets in Saint-Venant and Hesdin
The Saint-Venant Christmas Advent market, organized by the Val de Lys Archers association, is therefore the first, scheduled for this Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10, at the village hall. Children will be able to meet mascots and Santa Claus! Around thirty exhibitors will be present to start your Christmas shopping, with new items: chestnut seller, honey stand, another rum stand… Delicacies and raffle on site.
In Hesdin, a Christmas market “Flavours and Colors of Christmas” will take place over the entire weekend, on November 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the riding hall. This event is organized by the Travaillons Hesdinois association. We also note the presence of the Olaf mascot on Saturday, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and the Paw Patrol mascot Chase on Sunday. A “Once Upon a Christmas” show is also planned for Saturday, at 6 p.m., and Sunday, at 4:45 p.m.
We take care of ourselves in Busnes
The 3rd edition of the Well-being and Better Consumption Show is preparing to take over the Salle des Moyettes, this Saturday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 18 exhibitors will be present. We will find disciplines such as massage, art therapy, reflexology, but also naturopathy, candles, dried flowers, jewelry or even organic cosmetics and stones… Tai Chi demonstration, sound treatment collective, conference and makeup and naturopathy workshop will also be offered.
We indulge in foodies in Estrée-Blanche
A fair dedicated to crafts and local flavors is planned for this Sunday, November 10. 11 stands dedicated to food professions and 18 artisans will be present, with varied products: jewelry, textile accessories, candles, wooden creations, but also garnished baskets, delicacies, craft beers… Meet from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Estrée-Blanche multipurpose room.
We discover new beers in Béthune
The fourth edition of the Christmas craft beer festival, Gambrinus Fest, organized by the Béthune-Bruay Tourist Office, in collaboration with the Les Amis de la Bière association, will take place on Saturday, November 9 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where? At the Olof-Palme room, in Béthune. Beer lovers will be able to discover 16 micro-breweries from the Nord and Pas-de-Calais, including four new ones! In addition, a whole program of entertainment is planned throughout the weekend. Free access. Three tastings and a glass for 7 euros. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.
We educate ourselves on images of war in Souchez
The first “Images of war, war of images” festival will take place from November 6 to 11, in the hills of Artois. This initiative is supported by the Lens-Liévin urban community, with the complicity of Lens Tourisme. This festival aims, through film screenings, exhibitions and meetings, to educate the public about the image of wars and its place and impact in the society of yesterday and today. Furthermore, this first edition of the festival is associated with the 10th anniversary of the Ring of Memory. Thus, on Monday, November 11, the Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Memorial 14-18 is offering a torchlight procession at 5:30 p.m. In the evening, 15 new names will be revealed on the Ring of Memory, in the presence of families. And the Ring of Memory will serve as the backdrop for a 360º “Ellipse” video mapping, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free, but by reservation. Complete programming on imagesdeguerre.fr.
We watch preview films in Arras
The Arras Film Festival starts this Friday, November 8th until the 17th! On the program: numerous previews, retrospectives, a European competition, film concerts, children's and world films… 115 films to satisfy movie buffs! This weekend, you will have the opportunity to discover the films En Fanfare by Emmanuel Courcol, Par Amour by Elise Otzenberger, Joli Jolie by Diastème, Un Ours dans le Jura by Franck Dubosc, Mikado by Baya Kasmi, Une Part Missing by Guillaume Senez, The Pianist's Choice by Jacques Otmezguines and All for One by Houda Benyamina. Information and reservations on arrasfilmfestival.com
We attend a sand yachting competition in Berck
The 59th edition of the traditional 6 Hours of Berck will take place this Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November from 9 a.m., on Berck beach. This legendary and spectacular event will pit the best sand yacht pilots in the world against each other, with two pilots per crew taking turns for 6 hours.
