EVENTS
From October 3 to 17, 2026, the Festival du PAIN et CIE / BREAD & CO Festival will bring our community together through workshops, demonstrations, music, tastings, competitions and special events.
Discover the traditions, flavours and people behind our region’s bread and local food culture and share memorable moments with family, friends and neighbours.
Come learn, taste, vote, listen, meet and celebrate with us.
Bring your appetite and your love of good bread!
OCTOBER 3
Official Festival Launch
OCTOBER 16
Workshops
OCTOBER 17
Rendez-vous BREAD & Co
Official Festival Launch
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 a.m. Memramcook, New Brunswick
Join us for the official launch of the BREAD & CO Festival and the beginning of the 2026 BREAD & CO Tour.
From October 3 to 17, our region will come together to celebrate bread, local products and the bakers, artisans, farmers, producers, cafés, bistros, markets and restaurants that enrich our communities.
Inspired by this year’s theme, “Tranche de vie – Slice of Life,” the launch marks the beginning of two weeks filled with delicious discoveries, meaningful encounters and shared experiences.
The Festival will also support important community initiatives. Funds raised through the 2026 BREAD & CO Tour will help support Feed Nourrir NB and its work addressing food insecurity in our communities.
Come celebrate the beginning of this exciting new tradition.
A slice of bread. A slice of life. A community coming together.
*Additional location and event details will be announced soon.*
October 16 Workshops
Bread Dough Shaping Workshop
October 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Domaine de la Vallée
This warm, hands-on workshop will introduce participants to different techniques for shaping bread dough.
It will be an opportunity to get hands-on, exchange tips, share memories and enjoy creating together around a tradition passed from one generation to the next.
Bread is more than food. It is a shared memory, a living tradition and a wonderful reason to gather.
Please note: This workshop is exclusively for residents of Domaine de la Vallée. Registration is not open to the general public.
BREAD & CO Rendez-vous
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
École Abbey-Landry
The Rendez-vous PAINs et CIE / BREADs & CO Rendez-vous is a full day dedicated to bread, local knowledge, music and the people who bring our community to life.
Come discover, learn, taste, vote and share your passion for bread. Whether you are a baker, a home cook, a family, a curious visitor or simply someone who loves good food, this day is for you.
Schedule
Doors Open
9:00 a.m.
Arrive, explore and enjoy a warm welcome with background music.
From Grain to Flour
9:30 a.m.
Discover the fascinating journey from grain to flour during a workshop presented by the owners of Ferme Champdoré.
Sourdough Bread Workshop
10:30 a.m.
Curious about the secrets of sourdough? Co_Pain Artisan Bread Company will introduce the fundamentals and distinctive characteristics of this traditional bread-making method.
Mini-Concert
11:30 a.m.
Enjoy a musical performance by Systema.
Musical Celebration
12:00 p.m.
Join us for a community celebration featuring Janine Boudreau, who will introduce and perform the Festival’s theme song, followed by performances from Jacob Majid and Joanne-Lise LeBlanc Belliveau.
Tastings and Voting
1–2:30 p.m.
It's time to taste and cast your vote!
Sample the participating creations and help select:
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Best Belliveau Signature Bread
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Best Amateur Bread
What Can You Do with Leftover Bread?
1:30 p.m.
Stop throwing away leftover bread!
Chef Emmanuel from the Culinary Arts program at NBCC Moncton will demonstrate creative and delicious ways to transform stale bread.
Music and Community Time
2:15 p.m.
Continue exploring, meeting participants and sharing discoveries in a festive atmosphere.
Competition Results
2:40 p.m.
Find out which participating creations have been selected as the winning breads of 2026.
The day will conclude with a special thank-you to everyone who helped make the Rendez-vous a celebration of bread, culture and community.
CONCERT DETAILS
Jacob Majid
Jacob Majid, professionally known as d4re, is an emerging artist, songwriter, and producer known for blending alternative rock, indie, and experimental pop with elements of hyperpop. His music often focuses on emotional themes such as heartbreak, isolation, relationships, and personal reflection. Majid began releasing music under the d4re name in the early 2020s, with releases including i hope you get it, etherial, and Breaking Down. In 2026, he entered a new phase of his sound with alternative releases such as “cyanide,” “itsallinmyhead,” and “pronunciation.” His 2026 EP The Last Goodbye, released on August 10, features three tracks and credits Jacob Majid as composer, lyricist, and producer. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Lil Peep, Radiohead, Alice in Chains, and Pearl Jam, d4re continues to develop a sound that combines the intensity of alternative rock with the digital experimentation of hyperpop.
Join the Celebration
October 3–17, 2026
Memramcook and Southeastern New Brunswick
More event details and registration links will be added as they become available.