Annual Madawaska Acadian Festival

46th Annual Madawaska Acadian Festival

The Acadian people have a rich history that spans two continents. Today, Maine is one of the areas that they call home. For 45 years, Madawaska Acadian Festival has celebrated everything Acadian in Madawaska, ME. We bring a week of amazing events to the Madawaska community that highlights the local culture and bring rich history to the general populace. We do not charge an entrance fee for our festival, and the only ticketed event is our concert.

Schedule:

9AM - 4PM - Basket Raffle
Senior Citizen Center, 291 Newberry Drive
10AM - 8PM - Quilting Show - Daigle's Furniture Store, 350 Main St. Sponsored By The Acadian Quilters And Daigle's Furniture.
10AM - 7PM - Art Expo - St. John Valley Chamber Of Commerce, 356 Main St. Les Artistes De La Vallee St. Jean Contact: Gerald Fongemie (207-728-9107 Or 207-728-5680)
10AM - 6PM - Artisan Painted Chair Silent Auction
Location: Raven's Relics (296 Main St). Madawaska Beautification Committee Fundraiser.
10AM - 4PM - Craft Fair - Multi-Purpose Building, 7TH Avenue. Applications Available Online Or Contact St. John Valley Chamber Of Commerce Office.
Contact: Bern Thibeault (207-543-2151)
10AM - Watermelon Eating Contest 58 Main St. Free For Children And Adults. Watermelon And Prizes Donated By Hannaford.
11AM - 2PM - Free Ployes! Visit Norstate Federal Credit Union, 78 Fox St.
11AM - 2PM - Senior Picnic Multi-Purpose Building, 7TH Avenue.
Music BY: Don And Linda Leblanc. Price $5 Per Person.
Menu: Hot Dogs And Beans. Sponsored By: American Legion Post #147 And Little Debbie's (Chase), And The Acadian Festival.

Party Du Main Street
Main Street Closes At 4:30 Pm

4pm - 7pm - Cathie Pelletier Book Signing - Novelist Born And Raised In Allagash, Me. Copies Of All Of Cathie's Books Will Be On Hand For Purchase And Autographed.
Location: St. John Valley Chamber Of Commerce.
6pm - Cornhole Tournament - 20 Teams Of 2 Needed.
$20 Per Team. Winner Gets Bragging Rights, Cash Prizes And Added To Tournament Trophy.
To register, contact Madawaska Rec Dept. 207-728-3604.
6PM - Mr. Drew And His Animals, Too! Mr. Drew And His Animals Too Is A Truly Unique Educational Show. Using Animals He Has Rescued And Rehabilitated, Mr. Drew Brings Hands-On Experience With Snakes, Lizards, Turtles And More!
6PM - The Art Of J - Lewiston Caricature Artist J Anthony Fiori.
6PM - 8PM - St. John Valley Muskies - Stop By To Support Our Local Youth Hockey Program And Try Their Puck Shot Competition!
Location: Senior Center Parking Lot.
6PM - 9PM - Mobile Veterans Center The Mobile Vet Center Offers Confidential Help To Veterans, Service Members And Their families at no cost. They will be on Main Street (near the Legion) with information on services.
6pm - 9pm - Face Painting By Sophie Ouellette
6pm - 10pm - Food Vendors On Site
6pm - 8pm - Music By Jann - 11th Avenue Pocket Park
6pm - 8pm - Paint With Mim - Acadian Themed Painting. $40 Per Person, Supplies Included. 35 People Max. Pre-Registration Is Required. Call Mim At 207-316-3332. Location: Downstairs At The American Legion.
6pm - 8pm - Display Of Madawaska Memories: With Over 60 - 8 X 10 Photos By Liz Morneault; 11th Avenue, At The Chamber Office
6pm - Fire Truck Sprinkler - Madawaska Fire Dept. For Kids Of All Ages! Bring Your Swimsuit. Near Daigle's Sports Center
6pm - Rock N Roll Racing Super Speedway Track Event $3 For A 15-Lap Race.
6:30 - 9:30pm - Phil Smith Magic - Phil Smith, master magician performs strolling/roaming magic for all ages.
6:30pm - Poutine Eating Contest
Hosted By Big Rick's Burger And Wings.
7pm - 11pm - Teen Dance With A Perfect Mix Dj Services  - All Teens
Are Invited To Join Us For An Evening Of Your Favorite Songs Along With Today's Hits and Remixes.
7pm - 10pm - Star City Syndicate A Group Of Maine Based Musicians With Diverse Backgrounds Playing Motown, Classic Pop And Contemporary Music. Farmers Market Pavilion
Location: Pocket Park Near Daigle's Furniture Store
8pm - 11pm - Dj Alex Lavoie American Legion, Main Street
9pm - 1am - Big Rick's Burgers And Wings - Beer Garden
Music By: Adam Ouellette Band