Festivals and Events
Winter...
Hearst Carnival
Organized by volunteers, two weekends filled with activities, shows, competitions, and skidoo races gather Hearst residents and visitors.
Information: 1 866 362-5168 ou 705 372-1011
Midnight Magic
The first Friday of December, all downtown stores stay open until midnight ! With a magic ambiance, it's your chance to get ready for the Holidays.
Information: 705 372-1141
Fishing Derbies
The Hearst Anglers and Hunters Club holds 3 fishing derbies during the calendar year. The first is the Ice Derby on Johnson Lake (3rd weekend of February). This derby is for kids 18 and younger.
The second is the Ice Derby on Pivabiska lake (3rd weekend of March). Anyone and everyone from the community and surrounding area can attend this event. The third is the Spring Derby on the Hearst Chain of Lakes - Pivabiska, Wolverine, Hanlan and St-Thérèse - (3rd weekend of June)
Information: 705 362-0215
2 Ring Ice Hockey Tournament
2 rink tournament: an event that gathers more than 40 teams of men and women !
Information: 705 362-5710
Summer...
Gala Days
With children games, a tent, music and fireworks, the Hearst Gala Days assure a success every year on July 1st.
Information: 705 372-2816
Summer fish derby
The summer fish derby is presented every year by Hearst Hunters and Anglers Group.
Information: 705 362-0215
HOGS
HOGS Poker Rallye (HarleyOwnersGroup), is presented by the Hearst HOG Chapter in August every year.
This event starting with a poker rallye, is followed by games, competitions and many draws. For the evening, a live band is always there to keep the party going.
Information: 705 372-3318
Fall...
Partridge Derby
The Jean-Claude "Butch" Bouchard Partridge Derby is presented every year by Club Action Hearst on the last weekend of September.
During this event, many activities are organized as well as children games, lunches, dinners and music.
Information: 705 362-0266
Fall Fair
On the last day of the Agriva markets, a local lunch prepared with regional ingredients is served and activities for the entire family take place.
Information: 705 372-2838
For more information on festival and events, please contact Hearst Tourist Information Centre at 1 800 655-5769 or at 705 372-2838, or by email at tourisme@hearst.ca