The health and safety of all visitors, volunteers, employees, artists, suppliers, and partners present on the site is the TOP priority of the Fête du Lac des Nations Inc. The organization is committed to ensuring that everyone has an exceptional festival experience.
Safety
The organization of the Fête du Lac des Nations Promutuel Assurance works in collaboration with the City of Sherbrooke’s Police and Fire Department to ensure the smooth running of the event. Every year, the organization implements strict measures across all festival activities to ensure that all stakeholders experience a safe event.
Increased safety
To ensure the smooth running of the festival, the Security Director can rely on the support of several security teams and qualified volunteers to cover the entire event site – before, during and after the festival.
Emergency plan
In cooperation with the FLN organization and the City of Sherbrooke’s Police and Fire Departments, the Safety Director of the Fête du Lac des Nations Promutuel Assurance updates the event’s emergency and evacuation plan each year to improve the efficiency of incident response.
Crowd management
A team of trained professionals specialized in managing large crowds is also stationed in front of the main stage. The Sherbrooke Police and Fire Department ensures security outside the event site in close collaboration with the festival team.
Prevention
Respect and kindness
The Fête du Lac des Nations Inc. upholds the values of inclusivity, diversity, tolerance, and respect. The FLN team will not tolerate any homophobic, transphobic, fatphobic, racist, sexist, or xenophobic comments or gestures. This ZERO tolerance policy applies both on the festival grounds AND across the Fête du Lac des Nations Promutuel Assurance’s online plateforms.
Specialized interveners
The team from the Coalition sherbrookoise pour le travail de rue is present throughout the event to support young people aged 10 to 30 who are experiencing distress or various challenges. Meanwhile, the Élixir team works in addiction prevention, particularly among people who identify as women.
Qualified medical team
A large team of paramedics patrols the event throughout the festival. An emergency medical station is set up in the park during the six days of the event to provide emergency care to festivalgoers if needed.
*Please note: If you have flu-like symptoms, it is your responsibility to stay away from the festival site and isolate yourself. Several hand washing stations are available.
Rules to follow
- Plastic bottles or juice cups for children
- Reusable plastic water bottles
- Light snacks (e.g., candy bars, fruit)
- Children’s strollers (strollers and chairs must remain in the designated area)
- Cameras
- Backpacks and bags (must be searched)
- Portable or folding chairs
- Beach towels or blankets
- Ponchos
- Umbrellas
Please note that all stolen or lost items during the event are the responsibility of the attendee, not the event organizers. The FLN will dispose of all unclaimed items 90 days after the event.
Please note that chairs are not allowed in front of the Loto-Québec Main Stage but are permitted in designated areas.
- Glass and metal bottles
- Animals (except duly identified guide dogs)
- Weapons
- Blunt, sharp, or dangerous objects
- Sticks, balls, and all types of inflatables or sports balls
- Cans or any other alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages
- Drugs
- Fireworks or firecrackers
- Water guns
- Coolers and metal containers
- Musical instruments
- Megaphones
- Laser pointers
- Tents
- Bicycles (free parking available outside the site)
- Umbrellas
- Skateboards and rollerblades
- Food (except light snacks)
- Bulky items without justified use
- Or any other object that may pose a safety risk
Please note that any stolen or lost items during the event are the responsibility of the attendee, not the event organizers.
Alcohol, drugs and tobacco policy
No alcoholic beverages or drugs may be brought onto the site. The purchase of alcoholic beverages is permitted for festivalgoers 18 years and older with valid identification. The use of tobacco and vaping products is permitted only in the designated areas.