Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

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Corn Fest- Fête du Maïs at the Kahnawà:ke Sports Complex

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Kahnawà:ke (Seskéha/ August 12, 2022.)
It’s corn season! Kahnawà:ke Tourism & Maison LePailleur are proud to present the 4th edition of
the Corn Fest- Fête du Maïs at the Kahnawà:ke Sports Complex off the 138 highway on Saturday,
September 24th, 2022, from 11am to 5pm showcasing the art, culture and food of our local people.

“We are excited to be hosting this event again in partnership with Maison LePailleur after a two-year
hiatus caused by Covid-19. We hope that many visitors, near and far come out for an afternoon full
of festivities” says Jordan Diabo, Tours & Events Coordinator.

“The team of Maison LePailleur is thrilled to participate in this beautiful event held by our wonderful
collaborators at Kahnawà:ke Tourism. We are equally proud to offer both our communities a day and
place in which we can both gather and celebrate our shared history, heritage, and culture.” says
Geneviève Renaud, coordinator of the even at Maison LePailleur.

The Museum will gladly animate the corn tradition through its history and living heritage. In the spirit
of the maze culture, the participants will discover unique products created specially by our local
artisans for the Corn Fest and learn about their ancestral and traditional techniques.

For more information about the Corn Fest or to become a vendor, email
info@kahnawaketourism.com or contact the Welcome Center at 450-635-2929.

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Jordan Diabo
Tours & Events Coordinator
Kahnawà:ke Tourism
jordan.diabo@kahnawaketourism.com

Kahnawà:ke Welcome Center
PO Box 1110, 2 River Road, Kahnawà:ke QC, J0L1B0
Phone: 450-635-2929 Fax: 450-635-6684
www.kahnawaketourism.com