Caribbean Rum & Food Festival

Sainte-Rose · Every year in early February (7–8 February in 2026, 3rd edition)

Festival celebrating rum and Caribbean food, held at the Ranch du Comté in Sainte-Rose. Rum, coffee and cigar workshops, artisan exhibitors and tastings.

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Rum distillery

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Culture & tradition

Kannaval Lima'ss – carnaval de Sainte-RoseSainte-Rose · 0,0 km Every year during carnival season (January–February), over three days

Sainte-Rose's municipal carnival, held over three days during carnival season. A concert on Friday, a déboulé of skin-drum groups on Saturday and a grand parade on Sunday.

Other

La Petite Case GourmandeSainte-Rose · 0,0 km

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Guided tour

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Creole

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