“Bouffe ton Centro is much more than a simple event, it is a special moment to bring us together around activities, whether it is a meal, a show, a drink…”, expresses Raïs Kibonge, municipal councilor at the Lac-des-Nations district.
Raïs Kibonge municipal councilor in the Lac-des-Nations district. (Jean Roy/La Tribune)
This year, more than 50 exhibitors will take place on Wellington Street North on August 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The bites will cost $5, but there will also be the possibility of purchasing coupons in advance to benefit from discounts.
“You will have the chance this year to be able to purchase coupons. There are going to be benefits. You will have until the day before the event, August 2 at midnight to buy coupons,” explains Annick Beaudoin, owner of the Auguste restaurant.
Annick Beaudoin, owner of the Auguste restaurant. (Jean Roy/La Tribune)
Diverse programming
New this year: a stage will be devoted to culinary workshops where three chefs will take turns to give demonstrations and tastings.
The Les Mal-aimes restaurant will present a workshop on food autonomy and anti-waste, the Baumann restaurant on the preparation of fresh oysters and the cutting of a whole fish and the Fervent Ferment boutique on the magic of fermentation .
In addition to tasting appetizers prepared by downtown chefs, participants will be able to attend numerous musical shows and activities for the whole family.
Priscillia Quirion, the music group Abondance, Lucky Chemistry and Clodie Geoffroy are among the artists who will perform on both musical stages.
Activities from Croquarium, the Dream Hunters, the Pépin Workshops and Bleuphoria will also brighten up the day for the little ones in the family area.
To close the event, Texas guitarist Shawn Phillips will perform at 9 p.m. at the Granada Theater. A completely free show.
A well-known ambassador
Co-owner of the Baumann restaurant and participant in the show The ChiefsSuzy Rainville plays the role of ambassador of the event this year.
“Bouffe ton Centro is much more than just a gastronomic festival, it is a unique opportunity for us as chefs and restaurateurs to highlight our know-how and our creativity as well as our passion,” she underlines.
Suzy Rainville, ambassador for the 2024 edition of Bouffe ton Centro. (Jean Roy/La Tribune)
For Raphaël Favreau, delegate producer at Bouffe ton Centro, several elements make Ms. Rainville this year’s spokesperson.
“She has a great influence this year with her participation in the show Les Chefs. She is in the city center. She is a chef, which is still important for us to give public presence to a female chef in a man’s world.”
Furthermore, the Société de transport de Sherbrooke will reduce its fare to $1 all day on August 3.
