The Hawkesbury Multicultural Festival

The Multicultural Festival was born from a desire to discover and immerse oneself in the values ​​of several cultures, thus creating a new synergy by using culture as a common thread. It was thanks to the “Welcoming Francophone Community” initiative and its support that the first edition took place in 2022. Since then, the event has grown.

Now in its fourth edition, the success of this initiative was felt, as in 2024, several thousand participants attended the three-day celebration. With more than 20 shows, games, and several cultural discoveries, the Town of Hawkesbury successfully achieved several objectives: promoting the Francophonie in our region, encouraging culture, stimulating the local economy, revitalizing our downtown, establishing a discovery niche, and strengthening rural vitality.

This year again, the Festival will offer a vibrant and diverse program on two stages: the Desjardins Stage and the CFA Discovery Stage. Last year, the Festival’s visual identity was enhanced with a new logo that highlights the values ​​of this event. This year, the logo will proudly feature the maple leaf, a symbol of our Canadian heritage. This addition reflects a need to proudly display our support for Canadian solidarity. At the Festival, let’s be proud of our roots, whatever they may be, in a country that welcomes and values ​​our differences.

This year, the festival will take place on June 27 and 28, and will once again allow visitors to discover and appreciate each other’s differences through the theme of culture. Several other discoveries and family activities will be featured during the July 1 festivities. We wish everyone an excellent Festival filled with discoveries.