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
Les Médiévales de Lanaudière is a large-scale festival on the theme of History and its mythology, whose varied programming is suitable for all tastes and all ages. There historic area presents equestrian jousting, period camps and demonstrations of traditional know-how. THE cultural component features local and regional artists through musical performances, storytelling and a literary salon. The crafts market will introduce the public to around fifty artisans and small businesses. Not forgetting the traveling entertainment and the quests for children that take place throughout the weekend.
A program that makes the Médiévales de Lanaudière famous
The Return of the Unicorns – The Médiévales de Lanaudière allow you to meet real unicorns! You will be able to admire them during an equestrian freedom show, in the company of their trainers Charles Etienne Ménard (Cavalia) and Justine Dion. Between shows, it will be possible to touch them and take pictures of them.
NEW The evening at the Auberge du Roy: fun for everyone! – The popular Grand Banquet, the VIP evening of the festival, becomes this year the evening at the Auberge du Roy, an inclusive and just as 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 saucy songs of medieval and New France inspiration.
International Equestrian Jousting Tournament
Knights from Montreal, Quebec and the United States will compete in a breathtaking tournament, transporting festival-goers to a world usually only seen in the movies.
But unlike in the movies, nothing is “arranged with the view guy.” The jousters are equipped with 3 meter spears long in hardwood and their armor, made of iron, weighs nearly 50 kg. The outcome of face-to-face encounters is not determined in advance; May the best win!
International guest champion
For the 2024 edition of the tournament, our invited international champion is Jeffrey Hedgecockwho will represent the United States. An armorer by trade, Hedgecock is one of the few reenactment armorers to joust wearing armor he designed himself. Since his jousting debut in 2003, he has jousted in England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United States and Canada.
Other new features for the 2024 edition
On our new site, the food offering will be abundant and diversified thanks to four street food trucks:
- At the shady truckfor meat lovers
- My heartfor vegetarian meals that aren’t boring
- Magio Coffeewhich will offer specialty coffees and Italian lemonades
- Dairy 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. 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.
ABOUT THE MEDIEVAL CENTURY OF LANAUDIÈRE
The Medieval Festival of Lanaudière is organized by the Association Histoire-Terroir, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and develop the arts and cultural heritage by creating and organizing cultural and historical activities. The Association Histoire-Terroir is recognized by the City of L’Assomption as a supra-national affinity organization.
INFORMATION AND TICKETS
www.medievaleslanaudiere.com
Date: July 13 and 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Medieval equestrian jousting tournament schedule: Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Location: Parc Léo-Jacques, 257 Boul. Barret, L’Assomption, QC J5W 3S2
The Lanaudière Medieval Festival site is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Prices:
* These are prices for online purchases. Door rates are 15% higher
- Adult 1 day: $27.00 (taxes included)
- Child 1 day: $17.00 (taxes included)
- Family 1 day: $71.00 (taxes included, includes 2 adults and 2 children)
- Adult 2 days: $40.00 (taxes included)
- Child 2 days: $25.00 (taxes included)
- Auberge du Roy: $70.00 (taxes included) including access to the festival Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the evening show from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
