Workshops, demonstrations, booths, music, a documentary, an exhibition and tasty discoveries on August 7 and 8
BEAUSOLEIL, N.B. — La Ferme Marcel-Goguen will come alive on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 as the Natural Fibre Festival Les Couleurs du Pays, organized by the Groupe de développement durable du Pays de Cocagne, invites the public to celebrate local colours, natural textiles and community know-how.
In a warm and inspiring atmosphere, the event will highlight natural textile practices, plant-based dyes, local creativity and traditions connected to the raw materials of the region.
A program to learn, discover and celebrate
The public will be able to enjoy a varied program featuring:
- hands-on workshops;
- skill-sharing demonstrations;
- booths featuring artists, artisans and producers;
- music;
- an exhibition of natural textile art;
- a documentary screening;
- food on site.
Please note: the booths will be open to the public on Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spaces are still available in Saturday’s eco-printing, indigo and mordant painting workshops. The exhibition will be on display from August 1 to 31, 2026.
Anyone interested is encouraged to reserve their spot soon and come meet natural fibre enthusiasts in a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere rooted in the local landscape.
An event made possible through community support
The Natural Fibre Festival Les Couleurs du Pays is made possible through the New Horizons for Seniors Program of Service Canada, the Municipality of Beausoleil and the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation.
The organizers warmly thank their partners, participating artists, volunteers and the community for helping showcase sustainable know-how and the natural colours of the region.
Practical information
Event: Natural Fibre Festival Les Couleurs du Pays
Dates: Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8
Location: Ferme Marcel-Goguen
Booths open to the public: Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
