Friday October 25 2024
Drag Trivia
At Halifax campus
At 7 PM
Presented by
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Come celebrate the opening of Francofest with the CCGH and the festival's organizing comittee on Friday, October 25th at 7pm for a trivia and drag night with Brooke Rivers! Featuring a trivia, music, drag performances, hors-d'oeuvres, and great prizes to win!
Join us at Northwood - Halifax campus (at the corner of North and Northwood Terasse) starting at 7pm. Tickets are available in groups of 4 people or single tickets (we will put you in an existing team or create a team with other people).
A bar will be open, if you are planning on consuming alcohol, you will have to prove you are at least 19 yo (don't forget your ID!)
Sunday October 27 2024
Francofoot
École du Sommet
​At 9 AM
Join us for the annual Francofoot! This friendly sports competition will showcase your skills and passion for soccer (also known as football) in a festive atmosphere. Register as an individual or with a team, and enjoy a fun-filled morning on the field! Those who sign up individually will be placed on a team with other participants.
Sunday October 27 2024
Walk in Shubie
With Regroupement des aînés
de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Shubie Park
​At 9 AM
Join us for a walk at Shubie park on Sunday, October 27th at 9am.
Meet us at the Fairbanks interpretation centre at Subie park in Dartmouth for a short walk (at your own pace!) to discover all the park has to offer.
Walking poles will be provided, as well as coffee and snacks
Thank you to Regroupement des Aînés de la Nouvelle-Écosse for this event
Monday October 28 2024
Paint night
With Sophie Pilipczuk
And Femmes Action Halifax
At Alliance Française, Halifax
​At 6 PM
Join us on Monday, October 28th at 6pm for a moment during which art and conviviality meet around our festival's theme Nature with artist Sophie Pilipczuk. The pain night will take place at Alliance Française Halifax, in their new space (next door!), and space is limited!
Ticket includes equipment and a non-alcooholic drink.
We would like to thank Alliance Française Halifax and Femmes Action Halifax for this event.
Wednesday October 30 to Saturday November 2 2024
Francophone Book Fair
Presented by
It's the long-awaited Francophone literary event: the Francofest Book Fair! Come meet authors, join youth activities, watch a live radio show recording, and much more!
The full program for the 2024 Book Fair will be published soon.
Saturday November 2 2024
LE GROS PARTÉÉÉ:
Alderney Landing Theater
​Food fair at 6PM
Show at 8PM
Presented by
The Gros Partééé (Big Partyyy) is back again this year with an impressive lineup! Start your evening with a food fair featuring delicious bites from local restaurants. After indulging in some tasty treats, we’ll kick off the festivities with a dance party led by Pied-à-terre, a Danse Callée (called dance) troupe that will guide you through the steps to dance the night away. Next, enjoy the beautiful modern-traditional music of the LeBlanc Family, a talented musical family whose songs will lift your spirits. Finally, we welcome Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs to the stage for an epic performance straight out of Louisiana! If you're ready to party like there's no tomorrow, come join us at the Gros Partééé!
Groupe Banque TD
Présentateur officiel du Francofest 2024