Not
To Miss in July
Every Saturday in July throughout
the summer the Town of Lac Brome (Knowlton) will be presenting a Farmer's Market.
Fresh vegetables, fruits, cheeses, smoked fish, homemade pies and fresh cut flowers
will be offered in an outdoor market environment. The Market will be located at
48 Maple Street in Knowlton and will run from 10am to 1pm every Saturday. See
you there!
July 12-20
The
Tour Des Arts the 20th edition of the Tour Des Arts. Artsist of
the Knowlton region display their talents in one of the most popular art exhibits
in the Eastern Townships feature art in Sutton, Knowlton, Mansonville and Bolton.
The Tour Des Arts features a guided tourbook and map so you can take a leisurely
drive and visit the artists of your choice. One of the best summer events we have!
There are 38 artists featured on the Tour Des Arts 2008 including Almut Ellinghaus
, Anke vanGinhoven , Anne Johnston , Brenda Carson , Brigite Normandin, Carolyn
Smart, Christiane Roy, Christina Jones-Steingruber, Claire Globensky, Claude Beauchemin
,Claude de Gaspé, Alleyn Craig Skinner , Ébénisterie Bingen, Eira Thomas , Francine
Denault , Hélène Brunet , Irma & Roger Coté, Isabelle d'Hauterive , Jack H. Walker,
Jany Fournier, Joe La Starza, John Fowles , John Murphy, John Rollit, Judy Mullins,
Louise-Andrée Roberge, Mark Zimmerl, Michelle Lalonde , Muriel Faille, Myriam
Bardoul , Mädy Tricot , Nicole Côté , Peter Raymond, Pina Macku, Potton Valley
Quilters ,Rhonda Price, Robin Badger / Robert Chartier , Stanley Lake , For more
details and the tour route visit the Official
Tour Des Arts website. | |
July
1st
Happy Birthday Canada
Come out and enjoy the ultimate
party as Knowlton Celebrates Canada Day with style! The long-weekend in Lac Brome
is sure to be busy and the draped Canadian Flags stir up the pride in our hearts!
There is a Panacake Breakfast at the Odfellows Hall from 8 am-10:30 am. The kids
bycycle parade, antique car show, raising of the flag at the Legion, music, dancing,
cake,ice cream and even a petting zoo will be set up in Lions Park. The fun goes
into the night with country and blues music and of course Fireworks at dusk! So
much to do but don't forget to salute the flag! Canada
Day from Years Ago in Knowlton July
4, 5, 6
Bromont En Art Visual Art Festival
 The
10th edition of the Bromont Symposium of Visual Arts takes place in lovely Bromont
only a short drive from Knowlton. There are over 75 artists exposing their works
including painters, sculptures and photographers bringing over 1000 pieces together
in one spectacular showing of art from modern to kitchy, classical to absurd and
there is surely to be something for every taste. Bromont can have hectic traffic
on the week-ends due to the Bromont Flea Market, or the Circus, or the ourdoor
shopping complex recently built on Exit 78 so take your time and relax on your
way to Bromont En Art and when you're done come down to Knowlton for some quiet
time at the beach! There will be a silent auction, cockatails, performances, a
draw, and a chance to meet the artists at the opening recption (Tickets are $50).
The event takes place at the Bromont Sports & Cultural Center in Bromont,
Quebec, 20 John-Savage Road. Info: 450-534-1344. The Website has a complete listing
of artsist (in French only) www.bromontenartsociete.com
July 9th
Knowlton House & Garden Tour
A self-guided tour
of Knowlton and area's magnificent homes & gardens. Sponsored by Theatre Lac Brome,
Knowlton. Box Office: 450-242-2270 Theatre Administration 450-242-1395
Kayaking on Brome Lake during the warm evenings of July is a wonderful chance
to quietly enjoy our natual surroundings.
July 18th - 20th
Karnak Shriners Western Festival
Come join the fun and see why
the Rodeo was chosen by L'Association des Cowboys de l'Est du Canada as the "Best
Rodeo of 2005" and "Best New Rodeo". Don't miss this great event this year! Brome
Fairgrounds, Brome. Information:(450) 242-3976
The Shriners Western Festival
is proud to announce a partnership with the Quebec Tractor Pulling Association.
The event will take place in Brome on July 18-19-20, 2008. Fill in a form and
deposit at entrance for a surprise draw! Showtimes: Friday, July 18th – 12:00
Saturday, July 19th – 12:00 Saturday Bbq Supper - $15 BBQ Roast beef & pork, gravy,
salad bar, coffee included. Only 600 tickets will be sold. Sunday, July 20th –
12:00 Friday, activities start at 12 Noon, there will be giant balloon games for
the kids, music and entertainment as well as shops open for everyone to visit.
Tractor pull competition will be at 7P.M. sharp. Saturday activities start at
12:00 with the same as Friday plus some surprises. Tractor show at 7 P.M. Sunday
starts at 12:00, with show time at 2 P.M.
July
19th - 20th
Tractor Pull Competition
Competition sanctioned
by the Quebec Tractor Pulling Association to be held on the Brome Fair grounds
in association with the Karnak Shriner's Western Festival. Bring your ear plugs
and mingle with the red necks!
July 19 & 20th
Pettes Memorial Library Book Sale
The annual book sale that sees
hundreds of frenzied book lovers converge under the branches of the trees in downtown
Knowlton is again coming to the tents on the grounds of the Pettes Library. Come
and browse the long tables and boxes upon boxes of paperbacks, reference books,
children's books and coffee table books! The crowds gather early to get the best
of the pickings but there are great books and some unique vintage books to be
found so whatever you do...come on down! One of the biggest book sales in the
Eastern Townships, the sale starts Saturday from 8am to 4pm and continues Sunday
from 10am to 3pm. The Pettes Memorial Library is downtown Knowlton on the corner
of Knowlton Road and Lakeside.
July 20th
Antique
& Craft Market
The lovely Museum grounds are full of unique
antiques and wonderful crafts as the annual Antique and Craft Market turns the
weekend in Knowlton into a magic trip through history via the incredible collection
of fantatsical and forgotten articles from yesteryear. The annual Antique Sale
in Knowlton is a popular event and when the week-end weather co-operates it cretaes
an old fashioned Victorian atmosphere in the town that cannot be beat! While visiting
the Antique Fair make time to visit the permanent Antique Stores in Knowlotn on
the main street not far from the Museum. The Musuem grounds are at 130 Lakeside
and the show is from 9am to 4pm.
The pier at the Douglass Beach is a perfect spot for the birds to
gather for a quiet nap during the hot July days.
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July
13th
Band Concert
The Knowlton Harmony Band performs an outdoor concert in the park. Edwards Park,
West Brome at 6:30 p.m.
July
23rd
Concert in the Park
The Brome Lake Concert Ensemble performs in Coldbrook Park at 6:30 p.m.
Film
& Theatre
July
10th, 12th & 15th
Richard Donat Reads Leacock
Readings of vignettes by Canada’s greatest humourist, Stephen Leacock. Theatre
Lac Brome/Arts Knowlton, 9 Mont-Echo. Box Office: 450-242-2270.
July
12th - 13th
Brome Beaux Arts
Chamber music concerts with invited artists, Musica Camerata. On the programme:
Schumann, Mendelssohn and Brahms. Presented by Brome Beaux Arts at the Old Brick
Church, West Brome. Saturday: 8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 3:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Information: (450) 263-2346
July
24th - 26th
The 25th Century Belongs to Canada
Starring Ricky Blue, George Bowser, Josh Freed and Terry Mosher. A multimedia
mixture of songs, satire and cartoons. Theatre Lac Brome/Arts Knowlton, 9 Mont-Echo.
Box Office: 450-242-2270.
July
25th - 28th
Woodswalker
By Laura Teasdale. An outdoor performance based on an historic tale from Brome
County. Theatre Lac Brome/Arts Knowlton, 9 Mont-Echo. Box Office: 450-242-2270.
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Brome
Lake Duck Festival
As
the leaves turn there crimson mix of orange delights the duck festival again showcases
the world famous ducks that have made Brome Lake famous. There are sidewalk boutiques
and culinary demonstrations and competitions by world-class chefs who converge
on Knowlton for this prestigious event. Always a crowd-pleaser the Duck Festival
is one of the most popular events in the tourist season.
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Knowlton
Going To The Dogs...Again!
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So
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Country
Chic Fashion Show
June
Garden Event Shows Townships Beauty
World
Class Concerts Coming To Knowlton
Welcome
to Knowlton, Quebec
Knowlton
Going To The Dogs...Again!
Garage
Sale Bylaw Rains On Yard Sales
Live
Jazz Featured in Knowlton
Knowlton
Landmark Hotel Wins Award
"Raccoon
Cookies" Fight Rabies Outbreak
Dangerous Cyanobacteria Closes Brome Lake
Quaint
Village or Monster Truck Show?
Taking Aim At The Mayor
New Cobblestone Crosswalks
Knowlton
Marina Is The Place To Beat the Heat
Knowlton
Residents Upset With State of Mill Pond
Canada Day In Knowlton
RCMP Musical Ride Thrills Townshippers
Running the Tour Du Lac Brome
Public Market Opens In Knowlton
New
IGA for Knowlton David
Suzuki Visits Knowlton
Rain
Swells Cold Brook
Fessenden:
Knowlton's Unsung Hero
Shawn
Phillips Visits Knowlton
The
Sounds Of Spring in Knowlton
Fire
Department To Get New Fire Trucks
Speed Limits Don't Match Road Reality
New Benches Installed Beside Pettes Library
Uniprix Ready For Expansion...Next Up: Tim Horton!
Getting Ready for the Big Brome Fair
Knowlton Business Faces Fine for Illegal Sign
Knowlton
Gas Station Says Buh-Bye!
SPCA Adoptions Raise the "Woof"
Changing the Victorian Landscape of Knowlton
Brome-Missisquoi
Election Results
Spring
Break Party On Brome Lake
Liberals
Sliding Down The "Poles"
Tobogganing
& Valentines Provide Warmth
Centre
Lac Brome Lake Center Open
Mont
Morin Likely No Threat To Ski Bromont
Renaissance
Lac Brome Continue Raising Funds
Emballages
Knowlton Merges With US Firm
Brome
Taxes Go Through The Roof
Action
Plan or Fantasy Land?
Anna
Nixon At Sutton Gallery
Happy
New Year 2007
Did
Someone Say Winter?
Spectacular
Migration of Birds
Lac
Brome Rentals Signal Growth
Knowlton
en Lumiere: A bright idea!
Remembrance
Day in Knowlton
Charge
of the Light Brigade
Halloween
in Knowlton
Floating
Islands put Knowlton in Spotlight
Gerald
Swann: featured painter
Renaissance
Lac Brome Meeting
What
Can We Do With Lac Brome?
A
Perfect Thanksgiving Weekend
Sutton
Fundraiser A Magical Evening
Environmental
Fair Comes to Brome
Weather
won't "Fowl" Duck Fest Week-end
Dawson Tragedy Impacts Knowlton Children
Brome Lake Duck Festival
The Amazing Race...Knowlton Style!
Back
to School: Watch Out For Our Kids!
Can
You Hear Me Now? Cell Tower To Be Built
Brome
Lake Ducks Maintain Rugby Record
Eastern Townships Challenge visits Knowlton
Celebrating the Big Brome Fair
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