Published in Lifestyle.
Building on its success over the last 10 years, the festival The Medievals of Lanaudière is moving to a larger and more accessible site, which this year will host many new features that will delight festival-goers. Located on the banks of the L’Assomption River, a stone’s throw from the charming historic town center of L’Assomption, Parc Léo-Jacques offers the festival an area doubled compared to the previous site and is now accessible by public transport and public transport. active. Without forgetting the park’s magnificent beach, which festival-goers can use to cool off during the July heat.
“We are delighted to be able to stay in our host city, L’Assomption, which this year takes on the role of main partner of the Médiévales de Lanaudière. We warmly thank the municipal team who supported us in the choice of the new site, demonstrating that L’Assomption truly embodies its motto of City of Culture and Heritage. »
- Mylène Turcotte, co-organizer of the festival
The Medieval Festival of Lanaudière is a large-scale festival on the theme of History and its mythology, with a varied program adapted to all tastes and ages. historic area presents equestrian jousting, period camps and demonstrations of traditional know-how. THE cultural aspect features local and regional artists through music performances, storytelling and a literary salon. THE crafts market will introduce the public to around fifty artisans and small businesses. Without forgetting the traveling entertainment and the children’s quests which take place throughout the weekend.
NEW The evening at the Auberge du Roy: fun for everyone! – The popular Grand Banquet, the festival’s VIP evening, is this year becoming the evening at the Auberge du Roy, an inclusive and equally festive formula! On Saturday, July 13, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., party with Muguet Fulgence (Francis Désilet), who promises you an evening full of laughter and bawdy songs inspired by the Middle Ages and New France.
Other new features for the 2024 edition
On our new site, the food offering will be abundant and diversified thanks to four food trucks:
- At the shady truckfor meat lovers
- My heartfor vegetarian meals that are not flat
- Café Magiowhich will offer specialty coffees and Italian lemonades
- Creamery Sasou Delightsbecause everyone loves a good ice cream in July!
Beer and cider lovers will be delighted to discover the new options offered at the Auberge du Roy, under the festival’s big top. THE Domaine Berthiaume, a Quebec microbrewery and brewing farm, will offer a large selection of beers that is worth the trip. The cider house Who sows reaps will also be there to offer its varied vintages.
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