Some 3,000 people took to the grounds of Parc historique de la Pointe-du-Moulin on Sunday, September 10, for the latest edition of the Soup Festival. 

A total of 31 soup-makers competed for the famous Louche d'or.

For the first time in its history, the Soup Festival included a guest chef among its judges. Saint-Lazare restaurateur Antoine Sicotte, also known as Le cuisinier rebelle, joined forces with the Festival. He had the honor of kicking off the Festival with the traditional: "Ouvrez vos soupières!" He took the opportunity to taste all the soups, of course, but above all, to chat with festival-goers. 

In keeping with tradition, five Louches d'or were awarded in as many categories. In the organization category, the Louche was awarded to the Maison de soins palliatifs de Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

Jonathan Bazin received the famous award in the general public category. His victory also earned him a $250 gift card to Rebelle Bistro, the restaurant of guest chef Antoine Sicotte.

Le Verger Labonté and the Town of Pincourt were named overall winners in the Restaurateur and Municipalité categories.

Finally, the prize for the best kiosk went to the Municipality of Saint-Zotique.

Beyond the soup, festival-goers also had the chance to discover numerous artists, as performances were presented on stage throughout the day. The soup tureens opened with African percussion and acrobatics. This was followed by a performance of traditional Aboriginal dance, a Québécois jig and finally Cuban salsa. 

Children were also able to take advantage of the site to have their faces painted or play giant board games. Finally, festival-goers were able to discover, or rediscover, the historic buildings including the mill and the miller's house, and the luckiest among them were able to taste bread made on site by the miller.