Much more than just a festival, Ripon Trad offers an immersive experience where performances take place not only under the big top but also in village homes, cafés, streets, and even out in the great outdoors. Here, artists and festivalgoers come together up close in a rural setting that lends the event its unique charm.
Once again this year, the lineup promises to get everyone tapping their feet, featuring notable bands and artists such as Le Vent du Nord, Yves Lambert, De Temps Antan, Les Charbonniers de l’enfer, De Temps Antan, and Michel Lalonde singing Garolou. Intimate performances, traditional dances, spontaneous jam sessions, and new musical discoveries will round out this inclusive lineup.
This edition will also showcase local talent with a special appearance by the collective Attache ta Tuque, ça parle au Diable, born from the collaboration between two traditional music groups from the Petite Nation region: La Tuque Bleue and Le Diable à Cinq. As longtime friends, the 12 musicians take the stage with infectious energy and a single goal: to give the audience the biggest kitchen party possible. A unique opportunity to celebrate the region’s rich musical and festive heritage.
Among the weekend’s highlights, the famous house concerts will give visitors the chance to enjoy Ripon Trad’s signature experience. More than 30 acoustic concerts will be held in various homes and venues throughout the village, creating a unique sense of intimacy between the artists and the audience.
The festival also offers several activities, including the “Virée du Canton,” a bus tour that will take you to the heart of Ripon’s most beautiful rural lanes. Along the way, visitors can stop at three charming shops, where they’ll enjoy tastings of local products and intimate musical performances.
Be sure to join the Farandole as well—this festive, community-building event where musicians and festivalgoers parade together to the main venue to the sound of music. Calling all musicians of every genre: bring your instrument and join this grand musical celebration.
In addition to the performances, a variety of activities will take place throughout the village all weekend long, contributing to the friendly and authentic atmosphere for which Ripon Trad is renowned.
To extend the experience, a campground has been set up right in the heart of the village, within walking distance of the festival’s main venues. The friendly atmosphere, chance encounters, and musical evenings that go on late into the night are an integral part of the Ripon Trad experience.
Whether you’re a fan of traditional music, curious to discover Quebec culture, or simply looking for a festive and authentic event in the Outaouais region, Ripon Trad is a must-seefall eventfall Petite Nation.