Recreation and culture
Special Events
Festival of hearts
The Potton Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee (CCPP) is pleased to present the latest edition of the Festival of Hearts throughout the month of February.
This year, because of the pandemic, all the workshops of the festival will be offered on the ZOOM platform, except for the snowman contest.
Sundays in The Park
Every Sunday from mid-June to mid August, come and enjoy free live music performed in the heart of the village of Mansonville in Place Manson, located in front of the Town Hall (2 Vale Perkins rd.) Bring a chair, pack a picnic and enjoy jazz, folk, country, blue grass, Celtic, rhythm and blues and more… A great time for all!
Family Beach Party
The family beach party is always held on the first Saturday of July from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Vale Perkins Beach. It is postponed to the following day in case of rain. Free activities and barbecue for all.
This year, the party will be held Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Spirit of Potton Festival
Spirit of Potton Festival: Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the second weekend of August
It’s the big annual party in the Township of Potton ! The festival is keeping things local and will host artist kiosks, food vendors and talent.
Come join us !
Key Contacts & Festival Committee Members
- Jason Ball: Entertainment Including the Parade & Food Trucks: 819 580-2449 or swamp_ophilia@yahoo.com
- Trish Wood: Artists & Community Kiosks, Publicity and Volunteer Coordination : (450) 204-8910 or loisirs@potton.ca
- Ann Colgan: Children’s Activities & Library Book Sale : (450) 292-3948 or bibliotheque@potton.ca
- Nathalie Laurin: Decorations : natsophielaurin@xplornet.com
- Suzanne De Foy: Secretary : suzanne.defoy@gmail.com
On behalf of the Festival Planning Committee, we wish you and your loved ones continued health and sincerely hope to host you at this years Festival.
(Photos Festival: Mable Hastings)
Cultural Days
For several years now, the Potton Cultural and Heritage Committee has been inviting people to participate in the Journées de la culture held last weekend in September. Many activities are on offer: exhibitions, concerts, outdoor activities, a movie for all, the Culture and Heritage Awards, etc.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
To celebrate the Holiday Season. Hot chocolate and hot wine, Christmas carols and special surprises for children with Santa
Friday, December 3, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. at Place Manson
Christmas Market ‘C’est chouette’
Discover the creative spirit of our artisans and shop locally for quality handmade items: handcrafted soaps, herbal products, pottery, jewellery, alpaca knits, artisanal weaving, bags and accessories, recycled fur, quilts, aboriginal sculptures and more!
Learn about our artisans on the market’s Facebook page or email at noelcestchouette@gmail.com.