THE CREOLE MARKET
On Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal
AN EVENT YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS !
NEW PROGRAM TO COME
Meet Martinique and discover the best of Martinique on Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal. Admission is free! The market is the place to be for food and fun over the long weekend.
During the two days of festivities, Martinican specialties prepared by guest chefs from the island will be available to enjoy on-site or to go. But that’s not all: this year’s market also features a domino tournament, a tropical bouquet competition a photo area, music, a carnival group, zouk animation, and traditional Creole dance demonstrations.
15 booths for 15 years! Fifteen exhibitors will be on-site with Martinican products and information about Martinique, including how to get there, what to do, and where to stay.
A dozen mixologists will go head-to-head in a friendly competition to determine the official cocktail of the 2022 Festival.
All activities are free. Discover Martinique, its food, and its culture over two consecutive days of programming!
Thanks to the participating artists:
Philippe Mainville, Host
Franck Muhel, Artistic Director & Choreographer
Jean-Christophe Germain, Master violinist, author, composer
KAZO, Master Tambouyé of the legendary Eugène Mona and his drums
NIKO, artist
La Base 97 and l’Association Les Antillais de Montréal, vidé carnaval
Marie Nicolas, creole zumba
PROGRAM
Discover Martinique’s culture, cuisine, and AOC rum over two consecutive days of programming.
Come enjoy a festive atmosphere and droolworthy dishes, plus enter for a chance to win a trip to Martinique!
| Sept. 3 At noon | Grand opening of the Creole Market |
| noon to 12:45 p.m. | Drum call and vidé carnaval |
| 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Mixology competition (ongoing) |
| 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Family cooking workshop: Tropical bites (ongoing) |
| 3 p.m to 8:30 p.m. | Live painting performance by the artist Niko with musical animation and silent auction for the benefit of a Foundation |
| 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Domino tournament |
| 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Intro to Creole Zumba class |
| 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Bèlè and biguine dance demonstration |
| 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Vidé carnaval |
| 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Music and DJ |
| Sept. 4 At noon | Opening of the Creole Market |
| Noon to 12:45 p.m. | Vidé carnaval |
| 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Fruit carving demonstration |
| 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Flower arranging competition |
| 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Family cooking workshop : Taboulé Créole (ongoing) |
| 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Domino tournament |
| 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Intro to Creole Zumba class |
| 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Intro to zouk music + animation |
| 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Vidé carnaval |
| 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Music and DJ – Closing party |
Cooking workshops with
C’est Moi le Chef !
Family cooking workshops with C’est moi le chef! Little chefs aged 3 and up are invited to discover Creole cuisine. Free workshops. Duration of 15 minutes between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Kids and their parents will make quick recipes created especially for the event. Book your place quickly: families with a reservation will have priority access to the activity.
