Imagine a welcoming destination where residents, students and visitors could learn about the city's remarkable history through archives, exhibits, educational programs, lectures, and community events.
At the 1985 La Kermesse festival, a young couple met for the very first time; got stranded on the Ferris wheel and became engaged six months later -- many others enjoy this year's celebration
Clouds of an uncertain future are lingering over the once wildly popular Franco-American festival, raising questions about the future viability of the four-day cultural celebration.
Today (Thursday, June 19) is the first day of the 42nd annual La Kermesse Festival. But the volunteers who make the annual festival possible have been working hard behind the scenes for the last 11 months in order to make this year’s celebration even more festive. Although the festival celebrates the region’s Franco-American culture and … Continue reading La Kermesse 2025: A lot of work to have a lot of fun
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