Other Features of The Festival
- Seven lift-offs by hot air balloons from every corner of the world, including several special shapes
- Four evenings of shows featuring top artists on the main stage
- Three stages with performances for families and the public at large
- Night Glow
- Pit stop with games and picnic areas
- International calibre Strength Athletes Championship
- Spectacular fireworks show
- Magic Circus
- Mini-Zoo
- The largest amusement park in the Outaouais
- Extreme sports demonstrations
- More than 300 shows and performances
- The second biggest RV gathering in Quebec
The festival is also the venue for the annual North American Strongmen Competition that features six competitors from Canada and six competitors from the United States. The competition is organized by Gatineau’s former policeman Hugo Girard who won the event several times to reach the world championship finals.
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