Le Festif! is a year-round cultural organization with the mission of bringing Baie-Saint-Paul to life. Started in 2009 by a committee of dedicated young people, the festival has become a must-attend gathering on the Quebec music scene, with local involvement, eco-friendliness, boldness and creativity as its hallmarks.

Sustainable development has always been one of the festival’s values. From the very first year, the food available was 100% local. In 2015, after winning the VIVATS award in the Alimentation category for its food, the Festival has offered Ecocup reusable cups to significantly reduce the consumption of single-use plastics each year. Several other strategies were later introduced too, and planet-friendly, socially-engaged practices are now an intrinsic part of all the organization’s decisions.

ACTORS OF CHANGE: Le Festif!