Three musicians performing on stage; one plays a recorder, another an accordion, and the third a stringed instrument similar to a guitar. They are under a canopy with striped flags and have microphones and audio equipment around them.

Live music - The Bretones

Don’t miss the chance to see the BreTones live at Breizh Fest! Laura MacKenzie, Tom Klein, and Bob Walser bring their passion for Brittany's music and dance to the stage. Laura plays traditional wind-powered instruments, Tom adds rhythmic backing with his cittern and guitar, and Bob showcases his expertise on the accordion.
The BreTones are thrilled to share music they love at Breizh Fest!

Live music - Jim Sherman

Jimmy Sherman is a bagpiper, whistle player, composer, and arranger from the Twin Cities. He's studied the traditions and pushed the boundaries of bagpiping for nearly three decades, and holds certification in Highland Piping from the College of Piping in Glasgow, Scotland. Jim has been with us since the very first Breizh Fest, in 2021!

Two musicians playing traditional bagpipes and bombarde in a cultural setup.

Live music - Bagad New York

Bagad New York will be back!
Third participation for Bagad New York, ready to perform on stage with their amazing talent for music and dance!

Black and white photo of a man with a beard and shaved head playing guitar and singing into a microphone.

Live music - Greenvale Manitou

Cedric Briand is a Breton expat currently living in the Minneapolis South Metro, and Greenvale Manitou is his main music project. He comes with eclectic tastes and loves to fuse World music with popular "Western" genres. His lyrics show hints of poetry and sociopolitical comments, something he acquired from the French chanson. For Breizh Fest, he will be accompanied by musicians James Bannon at the violin and Eric Duclos at the electric guitar. Together, they will perform some of the most notorious songs from famous Breton artists

Person playing a violin on a boat, wearing a cap and jacket, with water and shoreline visible in the background.

Live music - Sea shanties

A sea shanty is a genre of traditional folk song that was once commonly sung as a work song to accompany rhythmical labor aboard large merchant sailing vessels. French Brittany is a maritime land! Sea shanties are obviously part of its rich heritage.

Children crafting and painting with adult assistance at a table.

Kids activities

Chalks, ping-pong, corn hole games, build your own sailboat, coloring activities, build you sand bottle necklace, build your wishing bottle, story time, learn how to make knots.

Savory crepe with melted cheese and vegetables, side salad with mixed greens on a white plate, and a glass of cider on a table.

Food and drinks

Experience the essence of French Brittany with our selection of traditionnal food: from Sweet and Savory Crêpes to succulent Mussels, Oysters, Ice Cream Sundaes and traditional Kouign-amanns! Drinks: Craft Cider, Cocktails, Wine, NA Apple Juice

Group of musicians playing instruments in black and white photo, with the text "Diskouez Din!" at the top and "Des photos d’Éric Legret" indicating photos by Eric Legret.

Exhibition - Diskouez Din

Intangible cultural heritage? ICH? Behind these three letters lies a living heritage that includes, among other things, fest-noz, language, pardons, traditional games and sports, popular uses of plants, song, culinary know-how... This exhibition designed by the Bretagne Culture Diversité association in partnership with the Pays du Centre Ouest Bretagne aims to highlight all these elements thanks to the magnificent photographs of breton photographer Éric Legret.

Two people in traditional Breton costume at a festival, standing in front of a booth with colorful bunting and a directional sign with French text.

La bretonne

Have you noticed this strange character who, every year, comes back to dance with you during Breizh Fest, wearing a very high headdress? This is our Breton lady, with a typical hat, the "Bigoudène".

Program