Quebec City residents are being invited to a free, family-friendly gathering this autumn as Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ) stages its Fall Fest at Quebec High School on Sept. 19. Organizers promise a lively mix of entertainment, children’s activities, community booths and local vendors, with CBC on site to meet English-speaking members of the region and hear what matters to them.
What to expect at the event
Fall Fest will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., giving families and neighbours a window to drop by, browse community information tables and take in performances. The 2027 Canada Games mascot, Kebby, will make a midday appearance, offering photo opportunities and a chance for attendees to share in the buildup to the winter Games that will be held in Quebec City from Feb. 27 to March 14, 2027.
- When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Where: Quebec High School, 945 ave. Belvédère, Québec
- Special attraction: Kebby the Canada Games mascot on site from 12 p.m.–2 p.m.
- Cost: Free
CBC presence and community engagement
CBC/Radio‑Canada will have staff at the event to connect with the English-speaking community across the region. The visit is part of the public broadcaster’s outreach: representatives will be available for conversations, and visitors can enter a draw for a CBC prize pack after taking photos at a dedicated booth. The national broadcaster has emphasised its role as a media partner for the Canada Games through 2031 and underlines the breadth of its planned coverage, which will include programming on CBC Gem, cbcsports.ca and the CBC Sports YouTube channel.
“Come say hello and snap a photo with Canada Games mascot Kebby,”
Organizers and partners are positioning the festival as a chance both to celebrate local community life and to mark the city’s role as host of the 2027 Canada Games. For many residents, the Games have already begun to reshape public conversation around sport, tourism and local volunteer opportunities, and events such as Fall Fest will keep the momentum visible in neighbourhoods across the capital region.
Local context and significance
For English-speaking Quebecers, events organized by VEQ are important social and information hubs. Fall Fest offers a practical way for those new to the area and long-time residents alike to access services, meet community groups and build social ties. For the broader Quebec City population, the festival is another reminder of the city’s preparations for a major national sporting event in 2027 and of the civic partnerships formed to support it.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | VEQ Fall Fest |
| Date & time | Sept. 19, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Location | Quebec High School, 945 ave. Belvédère |
| Special guest | Kebby (Canada Games mascot), noon–2 p.m. |
| Admission | Free |
Whether the draw is the live performances, the chance to meet local journalists or a photo with Kebby, Fall Fest aims to be accessible and welcoming. Community booths will make information available about local services; vendors and performers will add a festive atmosphere. Parents and guardians will find programming geared toward children during the midday hours.
As the city continues to prepare for the Canada Games, events like Fall Fest demonstrate how local organisations and national partners are engaging the public. Residents who want to attend should mark their calendars for Sept. 19 and may expect a day of community connection and celebration at Quebec High School.
Note: The event is open to everyone and there is no admission charge.
