The Market
The market, with free access for everyone, brings together artisans, creators, and producers in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Come discover unique handmade products, and much more!
This year, the following will be present:
– Jewelry – braided cords, metal, stones…
– Body care – for men, women…
– Nail care
– Naturopath – natural care, conference…
– Pet products
– Honey and related products
– Candies and other sweets
– Everyday items – soaps, candles, mugs…
– Esoteric art items – magic wands, runes, vials of intention…
– Art – macramé, cards, paintings, engraving…
– Bags – purses, fanny packs, pouches…
– Clothing – vintage, boho, thrift…
Food Menus
The market hosts several food and beverage vendors for on-site dining. Burgers, poutine, paella, guedille, charcuterie, wines, cocktails, soft drinks, beers… there is something for all tastes, budgets, and cravings!
This year, the following will be present:
– Cantine sur la route – burgers, poutine…
– Simple Malt brewers – beers
– LBV International – wine and cocktails
– FOCUS bar – soft drinks
– Mayor’s Specialties – charcuterie and sandwiches
– La Petite Boutique – paella and guedilles
– Le Churros – dessert, tacos, shawarma…
The Electro-Dome Experience
Presented by COGECO Connexion, the MRC des Pays-d’en-Haut, and Tourisme Laurentides, attend our first immersive, sonic, and sensory exhibition in the Laurentians. Free access at the market, enter a unique universe created by artist BEAJ VAT and the FOCUS FEST nonprofit. Designed to be fully inclusive, the exhibition will be experienced with vibrating vests, allowing you to feel the music in rhythm with this journey. For a complementary experience, hearing participants can also bring their own headphones if they wish to experience this exhibition. A limited number of headphones will be available at the entrance, as well as noise-canceling headphones for a complete silence experience.
The Electro-Dome experience is given priority access for people with hearing impairments and is completely free of charge.
Activities
Plenty of fun activities for all ages throughout the day!
Among the available activities, you’ll find:
– Face painting for children and adults
– Giant Jenga
– Petanque
– Archery
– Badminton
– Giant Connect Four
– Cornhole
– Nature conferences
– Skill games
– Yoga
– Giant Guess Who
Some activities may be added or removed based on availability or other unforeseen reasons.
Accommodations
For all tastes and budgets.
Whether you’re camping without services, staying in a motel or hotel with a spa, Sainte-Adèle offers a wide range of options. Click on your preferred option to view the corresponding lists:
– Hotel, motel, inn
– Cabin, hotel, motel, and inn
– Festival Camping
Getting Here
Several options are available to you:
– Public bus transport l’Inter. Get off at the stop on Route 117 and Seraphin Street, OR Route 117, Loup Garou Road, and Seraphin Street. Then, take Loup Garou Road to the Ski Chantecler sign (Trappeur Street), about 15 minutes on foot from the bus stop to the festival.
BE CAREFUL with bus schedules! For evening shows, other transportation options should be considered.
– Festival FOCUS Carpool Group. A Facebook group to post your carpool search or offer.
– By car, foot, or bike. Two large free parking lots are available on the festival site.
Accessibility
Making the festival accessible has been a priority since our beginnings in 2021!
Accessible for:
– People with reduced mobility.
– Since 2024, for people with hearing impairments, we offer vibrating vests for a complete musical experience. These vests are loaned for free and given priority to those in need, at the box office upon presentation of a RAMQ card with the corresponding logo. Volunteers fluent in Quebec Sign Language are present at the festival, as well as small writing boards and specific badges.
– For children, we offer ear protection headphones, available at the welcome desk against a valid ID.
We are always looking to improve inclusivity, so if you have any suggestions, please email us at market@focusfest.ca
Our Eco-Commitments
Since its creation, the non-profit organization that organizes the festival has made commitments to eco-responsibility, eco-sustainability, and inclusion. Here are the main points of our policy.
– Definitions:
ECO-RESPONSIBLE: This concept refers to all actions and behaviors adopted to reduce our negative impact on the environment. It involves considering environmental issues in our choices and decisions, prioritizing sustainable and nature-respecting practices. Eco-responsibility refers to a set of behaviors aligned with the principles of sustainable development. It is a voluntary commitment to preserving the planet and its resources for future generations.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A development approach that takes a long-term perspective, integrating environmental and social constraints with the economy.
ECO-DURABLE: Defined as a midpoint between the two previous definitions. In practice, this means making conscious choices that consider the consequences on the environment and our health.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY: A systemic economic model. Concepts such as green economy, sharing economy, and performance-based economy are part of the circular economy.
Such an economy works in a loop, eliminating the notion of “waste.” Its goal is to produce goods and services while strongly limiting the consumption and waste of raw materials and non-renewable energy sources.
This also applies to choosing local partners and suppliers to reduce our carbon footprint, known as LOCAL ECONOMY.
3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. A philosophy aimed at reusing and/or transforming materials or objects to give them a second life, reducing waste production by recycling when they are no longer repairable or reusable.
Our actions:
– Managing material flows – “LOCAL AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY” through careful sourcing, sustaining reuse habits, and efficient waste management.
– Controlling and reducing our GHG emissions by increasing social impact, promoting alternative transportation options, wisely choosing transport for the team and artists, and considering these factors when selecting accommodations to make alternative and public transport more accessible. We also focus on energy-saving measures.
– Providing a festive space for all by continuing to develop tools to make the festival accessible to everyone – both for festival-goers with and without disabilities. Creating a “safe” space for all participants and offering a diverse and representative program.
– Lastly, continuous research and development to improve our practices and commitments.
Want to read the full policy? Click here.
Volunteer
Get involved in the festival!
Organizing and running a festival is a big challenge, and we couldn’t do it without the help of amazing volunteers.
JOIN THE FESTIVAL FOCUS VOLUNTEER TEAM
Send an email to benevolat.focusfest@gmail.com with a brief description of your skills, availability, and the areas where you’d like to help.
2025 EDITION | FUTURE VOLUNTEER TEAMS
For the setup and running of the Festival FOCUS, we will need the support of volunteers.
– FESTIVAL MEDICAL AID – act as first responders, if needed, for the event. Prevention, vigilance, and first aid.
– FESTIVAL DECOR – construction, installation, and dismantling of event decorations.
– SIGNAGE – greet festival-goers at various entry points in the municipality and direct them to designated parking areas.
– GREEN TEAM – ensure constant site cleanliness and guide festival-goers to recycling and waste bins.
– CAMPING – manage campground.
At all times, volunteers will assist or guide festival-goers.
Important to know for volunteering:
– Some volunteer positions require standing for 4 to 7 hours (e.g., parking) and carrying heavy loads. Also, some positions will be on the mountain during the event, so good physical condition is necessary for certain roles. For more information on these positions, write to benevolat.focusfest@gmail.com. We prioritize volunteers who are available for all 3 days of the festival.
Want to help?
Volunteer benefits include:
– A free 3-day pass to the event.
– A festival t-shirt (something you’ll want to wear again, not neon orange or green) for volunteers present all 3 days.
– One drink per shift for volunteers during the event.
– Volunteers will participate in a team raffle to win prizes from our partners and sponsors (while supplies last).
FOCUS FEST NPO
The Festival is organized and managed by the FOCUS Fest NPO.
The FOCUS Fest NPO, created in 2021, offers various cultural and tourism activities.
Its head office is based in Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard.
Imagined and created during the 2020 pandemic, its goal is to contribute to the tourism, cultural, and economic vitality of the Pays d’en Haut RCM and the greater Laurentians region by organizing major events like the FOCUS Festival and other local activities.
We are also committed to improving accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities within the cultural sector, for both the public and our volunteers, through various artistic projects in partnership with specialized organizations.
In practice, the FOCUS Festival is one of the few festivals in Quebec equipped with the technology to offer the deaf, hard-of-hearing, and neurodivergent communities the ability to experience music through vibrating vests that translate sound frequencies.
Since our founding, we have established a strong environmental policy and implement numerous initiatives to make all our projects eco-responsible.
The board of directors consists of founding and decision-making volunteer members, each with specific mandates.
After four editions in Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard, the FOCUS Festival will be held starting in 2025 at Ski Chantecler in Sainte-Adèle, from August 29 to 31, 2025.
PRESS KITS & MEDIA REQUESTS & ACCREDITATIONS
Download the FOCUS Festival press kits by year:
– 2024
– 2023
– 2022
– 2021
MEDIA REQUESTS
The entire FOCUS Festival team thanks you for helping share information about the festival. Your support is important and contributes to strengthening our commitments to sustainability, eco-responsibility, and inclusion.
Pomeline Delgado
Press Relations
| pomeline@indiemontreal.ca
ACCREDITATIONS
Deadline for online accreditation requests: August 20, 2025.
ACCREDITATION REQUEST
CONTACTS
Brice Renaud Virolle
Technical, Programming, Sponsorships…
| dga@focusfest.ca
Julie Broustet
President of the NPO, Communications, Marketing, Accounting…
| direction@focusfest.ca
Pomeline Delgado
Press Relations, Interview Requests…
| pomeline@indiemontreal.ca
Sandrine Spellani
Production assistant, Market, Decorations…
| market@focusfest.ca
Festival Security
Applications, …
| securite@focusfest.ca