About Our Founder
Timothy Beaulieu
PoutineFest was inspired by the stories of Tim’s Franco-American grandfather. After hearing about the amazing French-Canadian culture he grew up away from, Tim felt it was his mission to help a once-great culture return to the beautiful mosaic of New England.
After many trips to Montreal and observing an amazing operating model at the old Chicago PoutineFest, Tim came up with the idea of a large-scale poutine event to help the culture and initially benefit a deeply struggling nonprofit. This event became NH PoutineFest.
This idea has grown into a large-scale regional event that helps grow modern Franco-American culture and benefits organizations around the United States.
New Hampshire Union Leader 40 Under Forty
Tim was selected as a member of the 2019 Union Leader 40 Under Forty Class for founding NH PoutineFest and growing it into a NH tradition.
Franco-American of the Year
Tim was voted 2022 Franco-American of the Year by the Franco-American Centre in Manchester, NH for his dedication to keeping NH PoutineFest and helping to fund the FACNH.
France-Amérique
Tim discusses his background and the birth of PoutineFest.
WMUR Manchester, Francophonie Proclamation
Tim discusses New Hampshire's trade relationship with Quebec and Canada.
WMUR Manchester, NH Chronicle Appearance
Tim joined Chronicle to discuss the NH PoutineFest Road Show during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The video also features several vendors that became part of the Poutine Family.
WCVB Boston Chronicle Appearance
Tim joined the Chronicle to discuss poutine in Boston.
French All Around Us - TBR Books New York, NY
Tim was published with authors around the United States in the book, French All Around Us. In his chapter Tim discusses a blue print for French-Canadian events.
ARC Maine Appearance
Tim appeared on ARC Maine to promote Maine PoutineFest alongside Chef Jarvis from Duck Fat of Portland.
Le Soleil Quebec
Maine PoutineFest receives big coverage in Quebec. Tim offers some insight on the big event!
Newscenter Maine Story
Tim discusses why PoutineFest came to Maine, along with Dr. Patrick Lacroix of the Acadian Archives.
Second ARC Maine Appearance
Tim and Alex of Blazes Burgers (Westbrook, Maine) chat about Maine PoutineFest 2025
New Center Maine Coverage 2025
News Center Maine covers Maine PotuineFest 2025.
CNN Canadian By Descent Coverage
Tim is part of the coverage of Bill C3, an opportunity for folks to become Canadian citizens by descent.
