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January 1^st to December 31^st 2010
The Cloridormiens invite you to participate in the festivities for the 175^th anniversary of the locality under the theme Cloridorme, raconte-moi ton histoire (Cloridorme, tell me about you). During this commemorative event, various original and entertaining local-inspired activities are presented all year long. Shows, meals of yesterday, cultural diversity evening, reunion weekend and art exhibit for memorable encouters and unforgettable memories.

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January 2^nd to December 31^st 2010
The Corporation des Fêtes de Bonaventure proudly celebrates the 250^th anniversary of the establishment of the town. Festivities and activities occur all year long. For more information, visit the Internet site.

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March 27^th 2010, site Charles-Robin, rue du Quai, Percé.

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June to September 2010
Evolutionary contemporary work circuit that integrates horticultural and durable elements on the enchanting site of the Parc de la Pointe-Taylor. Through a contest or upon invitation, artists create the new gardens in front of visitors. Obtain a free copy on-site of the Guide pratique pour une visite autonome  (a guide for a self-guided visit) or simply visit the Internet site of the town of New Richmond. Les Jardins sur la baie; when art and nature become one...

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June 17^th to 20^th 2010
Seventh edition of this sporting and cultural gathering that focuses on people that are 50 years old and older. Competitions in over 20 disciplines (biking, swimming, petanque, golfing, bowling…). Opening ceremony, cultural shows, banquet, and closing ceremony. Registration from January to May. A unique opportunity to share the energy of those who are 50 and over.

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June 24^th 2010, Parc national de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé, rue du Quai
Percé offers a unique outdoor Saint-Jean celebration on a magnificent heritage site, in a huge natural amphitheatre. Imagine three bonfires on the beach with stroy-tellers and musicians between the wharf and the Percé Rock. Simply magical! Discover a bursting program in the spirit of the living heritage: blue bazaar, various shows, baignade des Braves, hiking rallye, local product tasting.

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June 25^th to July 3^rd 2010
International artistic event presenting new artists and professionals of francophone song. In a friendly atmosphere, about 15 shows and training workshops are offered, both in Grande-Vallée and Petite-Vallée. It is a golden opportunity to immerse oneself in music in a maritime environment.

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July 1^st to 3^rd 2010
A North American rally car competition where more than 40 modified cars test their speed and skills on gravel roads and on specially built sites. Unique event in Eastern Québec. Visit the Internet site to find out about the location of spectator facilities and all schedule details. In 2007, the Rallye Auto nord-américain de la Baie-des-Chaleurs received the special Pole-Position Magazine prize rewarding them for their excellence in motor sport event organization in Canada.

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July 10^th and 11^th, 2010
North American cycling competition sanctionned by the Fédération québécoise des sports cyclistes. Followed by either a 138 kilometres or a 40 kilometres cyclosportive event (you choose).

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Mid-July to mid-September 2010
Outdoor market offering regional agri‑food products as well as works by Gaspesian artists and artisans. Animation and restaurant services on-site. Every Saturday during the summer, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Parc de la Pointe-Taylor.

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July 21^st, July 28^th, August 4^th and August 11^st 2010.

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July 21^st to 25^th 2010
Fort Causap is an activity inspired by the popular television game Fort Boyard. Participants must show endurance, cleverness and skill to dazzle the thousands of visitors who are having a tremendous time. Free shows every night.

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July 21^st to 25^th 2010

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July 21st to 25th 2010

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July 24^th to August 1^st 2010
In the church's basement, at the Galerie d'art du Vieux Presbytère, the artists are celebrating. Painting and visual art exhibits, demonstrations and live painting. Enhance your senses, share with artists and tell us about your preferences.

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July 29^th to August 1^st 2010
Cultural event bringing together country-western and folk musicians. Performances by more than 100 artists, amateur gala, folk gala, dancing in the saloon, stage and outdoor dance floor with free shows. Outdoor shows. Free wilderness camping upon pass purchase. Pass: $50.

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July 29^th to August 1^st, 2010
The Cap-d'Espoir beach becomes very lively for four days during the very popular Beach Party. On the program: shows on the beach, nautical activities, inflatable games, volley-ball tournament and animation for the whole family, then at night an outburst of activities such as fireworks, bonfires, shows...

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August 2^nd to 8^th 2010

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August 4^th to 8^th, 2010
Located on the shore, the site of the Festival International Maxiumum Blues is absolutely exceptional because of its magnificent view of the mountain and the sea. During five days, sea breeze carries away blues music. This international event presents over 50 blues shows (and related music) in a highly festive atmosphere. Shows in bars and family activities. Truly magical!

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5^th to 8^th  August 2010
International kite and kitesurf festival where you can also attend the festival of remote-controlled cars on an international circuit. Festival musical in the evening.

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August 12^th to 15^th, 2010
Donwtown Gaspé, the Festival Musique du Bout du Monde celebrates its 7^th edition. The festival has now become a must to the summer cultural program and welcomes close to 200 artists and more than 20,000 visitors. Come celebrate and enjoy a tasteful and extraordinary program that offers a wide array of free activities for the whole family and lively shows in the evening! A wonderful colourful edition with remakable cultural diversity, rhythms and discoveries. 

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August 12^th to 15^th 2010
The agricultural fair has been in existence since 1909 while music festival is a new addition, started in 2009 as a celebration of the fair's 100^th anniversary. The diverse activities and array of exhibitions throughout the week-end will entice and inspire. The site is located on the bay and surrounded by famer's fields. Come celebrate the proud agricultural heritage of the region through exhibitions and song.

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August 12^th to 15^th, 2010.
This 9^th drifwood symposium involves professional sculptors from the region and from all over the province who create works of art from resources left by the sea on its shores. A handicraft sea materials contest is also organized for the whole population. Rich and diversified program including many free activities for everyone: windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking and diving, street entertainers, animation and inflatable games for children, local artisans fair, sea products tastings, guided visits of previous years works of art as well of the heritage circuit. Music shows, firework and bonfire on the beach.

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August 2^nd to 5^th 2010, in Percé.

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August 19^th to 21^st 2010
You are invited to take part in this 2^nd Percé international cinema and art festival.

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September 2^nd to 5^th 2010
Four day long non-stop music festival offred  by the best bluegrass music bands from Québec, the Maritimes and the United States. Wilderness camping accommodating more than 300 recreational vehicles.

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September 3^rd to 5^th, 2010
On the trails of the Club VTT de la Matapédia (ATV club), ATV guided tours with sweepers.

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September 16^th to 19^th 2010
Exhibit and live painting by professional artistic painters. Approximately a dozen of renowned professional painters go through the municipality to present their respective technique and artistic approach.

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October 8^th to 10^th, 2010
L'événement automnal par excellence en Gaspésie (the fall event par excellence in the Gaspésie) - Journal Le Soleil, July 2006. Professional storytelling, music, and traditional dance shows, workshops, and exhibits, a public market with 40 Gaspesian bio-food producers and artisans, a program for the youth, all in a fall environment filled with colour!

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From November 20^th, 2010 to January 1^st, 2011
Noël en Gaspésie, it is an invitation to come and celebrate the holiday season in a very special way in the magnificent scenery of the Chaleur Bay. On the program: activities at the Station touristique Pin Rouge (downwhill skiing and sliding sports), skating, excursion in the Parc national de la Gaspésie, photography train expedition to Percé, snow sculpture event, Christmas of yesteryear at the Gaspesian British Heritage Village, living nativity scene, shows, public Christmas market and Loto-Québec New Year's Eve celebration. 

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February 19^th to 26^th, 2011
The event, very demanding both physically and humanly, involves skiing on a distance of more than 300 kilometres in six days on waymarked trails in the mountain, along the sea or in the open country. Even more, a place to celebrate and meet pleasant people; an absolute treasure of Gaspésie's winter tourism.

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August 12^th to 15^th, 2011
The painting symposium of Saint-Ulric painting Création en liberté  becomes a biennial event and the 9^th edition takes place in August 2011. Consult the Internet site for more information.