The 20th edition of the Haïti en Folie festival took place on July 26, 2026, in Parc La Fontaine on Montreal’s Plateau‑Mont‑Royal. The day‑long event gathered participants for a series of activities designed to showcase Haitian heritage, including cooking workshops, percussion sessions, Creole language classes, painting demonstrations and storytelling circles.
Organizers arranged a variety of hands‑on experiences, allowing attendees to learn traditional Haitian recipes from local chefs, try drumming patterns on authentic percussion instruments, and practice basic Creole phrases under the guidance of language instructors. Visual artists set up easels for live painting, while storytellers shared folk tales and contemporary narratives from Haiti.
The festival’s programming reflected the breadth of Haitian cultural expression, from culinary arts to music, language, visual art and oral tradition. Visitors moved between stations, sampling dishes, joining rhythm circles, and participating in interactive language drills. The setting in Parc La Fontaine provided an outdoor backdrop that accommodated the multiple workshops and performances scheduled throughout the afternoon.
Marking two decades of the annual Haïti en Folie series, the event underscored Montreal’s ongoing commitment to celebrating the city’s Haitian community. By bringing together educators, artists, chefs and the public, the festival aimed to honor Haitian culture and increase its visibility within the broader multicultural landscape of Quebec.