Come meet Quebec’s farm producers at the 10th annual Open House on Quebec Farms
Union des producteurs agricoles
For the fourth year in a row, National Bank is participating in the Open House on Quebec Farms, organized by the Union des producteurs agricoles.
Outdoor event to celebrate Quebec farms at Parc Jean-Drapeau
In addition to the one hundred participating farms across the province that will open their doors to visitors, this year’s event will include a large outdoor celebration at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal on Sunday, September 9 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Come join in the fun!
The thousands of visitors expected will have a unique opportunity to meet some of Quebec’s farm producers, learn about their work, check out different animals and farm machinery, and sample local products marketed by these passionate people. There will also be a corn roast as well as fun and games for children.
“Find the National Bank QR code” contest
To mark the 10th edition of this annual event, National Bank is holding a contest, offering smartphone owners a chance to win a $1,000 guaranteed investment certificate. To enter the contest, they simply need to swipe the QR code hidden at each of the participating farms or at Parc Jean-Drapeau and complete the online form.
Open House on Quebec Farms
Since the first open house nine years ago, the event has drawn more than 1.2 million visitors to more than one thousand Quebec farms. Thousands of volunteers have contributed to the success of this event over the years.
Go to www.portesouvertes.upa.qc.ca for full details on the 10th edition, including activities at Parc Jean-Drapeau, the list of participating farms by type of production and region, directions and much more.
Links:
Website of Portes Ouvertes sur les fermes du Québec (in French only)
Facebook page of the Union des producteurs agricoles (in French only)
