Festi-Mer — Rivière-au-Renard
Dates to be announced · Rivière-au-Renard, Quebec, Canada

The festival
Festi-Mer is a sea-fishing tournament combined with a marine feast, presented by Ensemble pour un accès aux ressources marines (EARM) in Rivière-au-Renard, a district of Gaspé. Its first edition took place from July 30 to August 1, 2026, with fishing initiations, a supper of Rivière-au-Renard's famous fish soup, a public market, filleting workshops and tastings prepared by chefs.
More than 1,000 festival-goers took part, and the tournament catch was cooked and redistributed free of charge. The organizer has announced a return in 2027, with no specific dates yet.
Key facts
Name: Festi-Mer. Place: Centre Colombien and wharf of Rivière-au-Renard, Gaspé, Rivière-au-Renard, Quebec, Canada. Period: Dates to be announced. Genres: Sea festival, fishing and food. Official website: accesressourcesmarines.org/festi-mer-2026.