Summer 2010
June 20 to August 30
Jardins réinventés de la Saint-François
819 846-1122
June 23-24
Sherbrooke Associated Painters Exhibition
Parc Jacques-Cartier, Pavillon Armand-Nadeau, Jacques-Cartier borough
June 23-24
Celebration of Quebec's National Holiday
Parc Jacques-Cartier, Jacques-Cartier borough
819 823-2424
June 26 to July 3
W.A Mozart
École de musique, Université de Sherbrooke
819 821-8040
10th anniversary of Sherbrooke University Choral Summer Shool
June 28 to September 12
Concerts de la cité – Free public concerts
819 565-5656
Free outdoor events will be offered this summer at three downtown locations, Place de la Cité, Frontenac Esplanade and Marché de la Gare. Classical Mondays, Lunch hour concerts, Concerts at dusk, Wednesdays at Carré-Strathcona, Jazz on Thursdays, Lunchtime street theater, and Sunday fun times: a plethora of unique activities happening all summer long!
June 26-27
15th Edition of the “Faucheurs de marguerites” Fly-in
Aéroport de Sherbrooke, 900 chemin de l’Aéroport
819 832-4314
Everyone is invited to this sport aviation fly-In event at the Sherbrooke Airport where pilots, airplane builders and aircraft lovers come together. Additional on-site activities: flea market, commercial expo, aircraft displays, and conferences
June 28 July 4
35th Edition of the PIF Vacances Transat
Parc Quintal, 1671, chemin Duplessis, arrondissement de Fleurimont
819 821-7433
High-caliber North-American softball competition featuring the sport's best Canadian and American women's' and men's teams. Activities: fireworks displays, family entertainment night, homerun competition
June 26 to July 4
Sherbrooke's Great Artistic Event
Starting point : 968 Haut-Bois street at Centre culturel Pierre-Gobeil
819 564-1091
www.lagrandevireeartistique.qc.ca
The Pierre-Gobeil Cultural Center will display a collective exhibit of the artists' works during th e entire event. Maps detailing the location of the studios will allow you to plan your tour, meet and chat with the artists and artisans and admire their creations in person. Maps will be available at the Sherbrooke Tourist Information Bureau, at other Eastern Townships Tourist Information bureaus, at the Rock Forest Cultural Center, and at various Quebec hotels. Free admission.
July and August
Musique des Nations
Marché de la gare de Sherbrooke, 710, rue Minto
Muscial weekends at Marché de la Gare
July 1st
Canada Day
Parc Jacques-Cartier
July 8 to 10
Sherblues
Théâtre Granada
819 565-5656
www.theatregranada.com/-Wellington-Sud-Sherblues
Outdoor stage and a few bars in downtown Sherbrooke.
July 4
Camp musical Tutti Concert Gala
Bishop’s University, Bandeen Hall
July 13 to 18
Fête du Lac des Nations et les Grands Feux Telus du Canada
Parc Jacques-Cartier
819 569-5888
At this 29th edition of the Fête du Lac and 12th edition of the fireworks competition, 5 pyrotechnic companies representing various provinces vie for the Coupe des Dieux trophy. Four stages offer over 24 shows over a 6-day period and feature world music, jazz and well-known artists from Quebec as well as the international scene, such as The Beach Boys, Thursday July 16, starting 10 p.m. Entertainment, shows for children, midway rides, artisan stands. Activities for one and all, from noon to midnight daily.
July 24-25
18th edition of the International Sheepdog Trials
Bishop’s University
819 889-3276
More than 80 dogs and their trainers from the world over participate in this unique event showcasing the talents and intelligence of sheepdogs. An entertaining event for all animal lovers.
July 31 and August 1st
The Canadian Tire Canoe Classic
Magog River
819 847-3007
The best professional canoers from Québec, Ontario, the Maritimes and the eastern United-States confront each other in this canoe race. Between 25 and 30 boats sail the waters of the Corridor Bleu between Sherbrooke and Magog on a course covering more than 30 km. The Canadian Tire Canoe takes places during the Memphremagog International Swim Competition.
August 12-15
Championnats canadiens d'Ultimate Frisbee.
Bishop’s University and Lennoxville burough
August 11 to 15
Festival des traditions du monde, 13th edition
Parc Quintal, 1671, chemin Duplessis, Fleurimont burough
819 821-7433
Discover the cultures of people from all over our global village during these 4 days of festivities celebrating multicultural traditions through music, food, dance, etc. Free entrance to the site.
September 11-12
Exhibit and sale of quilts
St. Georges Church, 84 Queen st, Lennoxville burough
819 884-5952
Annual quilt show and sale sponsored by the Lennoxville Quilters
September 11-12
Le Rendez-vous d’Howard, 9e édition
Parc du Domaine Howard, Jacques-Cartier borough
819 821-1919
The Parc du Domaine-Howard rediscovers its traditional festive side on this special day highlighting horticultural and ornithological activities. Also, craftspeople, artists, sculptors and photographers will be on site creating their works of art for all visitors to behold. The domain will open its doors for visits in the afternoon, and tea will be served, English-style. There will be entertainment for children, so the whole family is welcome. The rendez-vous starts at 10:00 am.
