Events & Activities 2026–2027

History comes alive all year long at Musée de La Grande Ferme through talks, exhibitions, workshops, traditions and special events. Dates and details below reflect the current announced program; additional information will be added as it becomes available.

Coming up

Museum activities and exhibitions in chronological order.

Charlotte in Bloom: Autumn Wreath

Charlotte in Bloom: Autumn Wreath

September 25, 2026 · 1–3 p.m.

Create an autumn wreath using fresh flowers, foliage and plants selected to dry naturally.

Culture Days

Culture Days

September 26–29, 2026

Special programming at the museum, including the opening of new artistic presentations.

Michel Fédak, Folk Art

Michel Fédak, Folk Art

From September 26, 2026

Discover Michel Fédak’s colourful folk-art wood sculptures.

Michel Blouin, Painting

Michel Blouin, Painting

From September 26, 2026

A selection of works by painter and poet Michel Blouin.

Festival de l’Oie

Festival de l’Oie

October 11, 2026

The festival makes a stop at the museum, with activities connected to the site and the fall goose season.

The Shadows of La Grande Ferme

The Shadows of La Grande Ferme

October 30, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.

An evening of stories and legends in the atmosphere of an old-fashioned gathering.

La Criée pour les âmes

La Criée pour les âmes

November 1, 2026

An old tradition revisited in the form of an auction.

St. Catherine’s Day

St. Catherine’s Day

November 22, 2026

A participatory activity centred on the traditional making of St. Catherine’s taffy.

The Inclusion Tree

The Inclusion Tree

December 6, 2026

Everyone is invited to create a Christmas ornament and add it to a shared tree celebrating participation and inclusion.

Twelfth Night / Fête des Rois

Twelfth Night / Fête des Rois

January 6, 2027

A meal inspired by Epiphany traditions, including soup, fresh bread and a slice of galette des Rois.

Éric Thierry Lecture: Samuel de Champlain

Éric Thierry Lecture: Samuel de Champlain

April 10, 2027

A lecture on Samuel de Champlain and the origins of French America.

Perspectives on Indigenous Cultures

Perspectives on Indigenous Cultures

Spring 2027

An exhibition bringing together objects, artifacts and artworks related to Indigenous cultures.

Grand Historical Gathering

Grand Historical Gathering

Around August 23, 2027

A historical commemoration centred on the events of August 23, 1759, when war reached Saint-Joachim.

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