Saveurs des Fêtes returns this year from November 18 to 20, bringing together arts and crafts, gourmet products, shows and exhibitions in a festive atmosphere at the Alphonse-Lepage sociocultural center (7905, avenue San Francisco) and the Georgette-Lepage Brossard library (7855, avenue San Francisco). Visitors will be immersed in the magical atmosphere of the festive season, with a host of activities and enchanting stalls.
Nicolas Boulerice, a well-known musician on the Quebec folk scene and founding member of Le Vent du Nord, is the spokesperson for Saveurs des Fêtes 2022. He will present his show Confiné aux voyages with Frédéric Samson, and give a demonstration on his hurdy-gurdy, an instrument that has spanned several eras.
Site schedule
Friday, November 18 | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 19 | 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, November 20 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Crafts and gourmet products
The exceptional work and skills of over 70 artisans will be showcased in an enchanting setting reminiscent of a warm, traditional holiday season. It’s a unique opportunity to buy original gifts and gourmet table settings, while encouraging local and regional purchasing.
Les Veillées du bon vieux temps
Come and discover (or rediscover!) Trad music on the new outdoor stage at six free concerts. A traditional festive atmosphere that will have the audience dancing:
- De Temps Antan | Friday, November 18 at 7 p.m.
- Grosse Isle | Saturday, November 19 at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
- Confined to travel | Saturday, November 19, 7 p.m.
- La Déferlance | Sunday, November 20 at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Le Petit théâtre du temps des Fêtes
Free activities and shows. Ticket reservations are mandatory and will be available from 9 a.m. on November 4 for Brossard residents and from 9 a.m. on November 7 for the general public.
- Le voyage de Kounga au pôle Nord | Show for ages 5 to 12 (35 min.) Saturday, November 19 at 2 and 3:30 p.m.
- Feedbike | Digital performance and discussion with creator Guillaume Arsenault. For ages 10 and up (30 min.) Saturday, November 19, 8 p.m.
- Nicolas Boulerice: lecture and demonstration of the hurdy-gurdy | For all (35 min.) Sunday, November 20 at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- Le Petit chaperon rouge | Storytelling and workshop for ages 5 to 12 (50 min.) Sunday, November 20 at 11 a.m.
Other free events
- Join us on Friday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m. for Le Roi Boréal, a travelling show by Carl Veilleux.
- The Georgette-Lepage Brossard Library will be offering festive craft workshops. Reservations are required: https://biblio.brossard.ca/saveurs-des-fetes/.
- L’Âme des choses by Noémi Bélanger, an exhibition of felt puppets, will run from November 18, 2022 to February 5, 2023 at the Galerie Renée-Blain in the Centre Socioculturel Alphonse-Lepage.
- From November 4 to 27, the Contact avec les métiers d’art outdoor exhibition will take over the pedestrian walkway between the Alphonse-Lepage sociocultural center and the terrace of Brossard city hall.
Indoor shows for a fee at the Alphonse-Lepage social and cultural center
Saveurs des Fêtes also presents two Christmas shows in December. Tickets can be purchased in advance from 9 a.m. on November 4 for Brossard residents, and from 9 a.m. on November 7 for the general public.
- Des pas dans la neige with Maryse Letarte | For all (75 min.) Sunday, December 4 at 3 p.m. | Tickets $26.35 + tax. General admission.
- L’étrange Noël de Monsieur Bougris | For ages 5 to 12 (60 min.) Sunday, December 11 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets $11.50 + tax. General admission.
Full program and additional information
Program details are available on the Ville de Brossard website, at Brossard. The public is also invited to visit the city’s social networks(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok) or contact Services Brossard at 450 923-6311.
Admission and parking are free. Visitors are invited to bring their own reusable bags and to pay in cash. Some exhibitors also offer direct payment.
