The Festival Country de Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield returns for its 9th edition
The Festival Country de Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield returns for its 9th edition
The 9th edition of the Festival Country de Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield will take place from June 4th to 6th, 2026, at the Aréna de Fort-Coulonge. Entirely organized by volunteers, the event offers three days of country music, dancing, and festive activities in a family-friendly atmosphere.
More than 40 artists and musicians are expected to perform on the various stages, supported by approximately 60 volunteers and numerous local partners, making it an important event for the region’s cultural and economic life.
The program features country artists from the local and regional scene, with performances divided between a main stage and a secondary stage to provide festivalgoers with a varied experience. One of the main organizers, Carole Faubert, gives us more details:
“The event starts on June 4th with the “Honky Tonk Jam” with Phil Denault and Yvan Petit, with their musician friends Eric Sauvé, Marc Chenier, Willy Rivet, Ben Rutz and Jean-Guy Grenier. On the 5th, the band Syldan with Eric Sauvé, Ben Rutz and Jean-Guy Grenier will perform, followed by Sylvie Rioux, Ka-Danse, Carole Faubert, Michaela Cahill, JC Harrisson, André Varin, Andrew Charlebois. The evenings will end with performances by the trio Fred Delorme, Marc and Denis Chenier. There is no programming for Sunday this year.”
The festival also offers on-site camping, food services, a bar, and various facilities to accommodate visitors, including campers and RV enthusiasts.
The cost of a weekend pass is approximately $80, including camping and certain services, and organizers recommend booking early due to the limited number of spaces available.
This 9th edition is shaping up to be one of the major festive events of spring 2026 in the Pontiac, highlighting country music, local artists, and regional community life.
The full interview with Carole Faubert, conducted by Nathalie Vasiloff, is available here.
