When The Madawaska Acadian Festival Was Founded, It Celebrated And Highlights One Acadian Family Every Year. Nowadays, It Celebrates Acadian Culture As A Whole. The Unique Blend Of English And French Cultures In This Area Has Created A Beautiful Culture Of Many Years That Has Something For Everyone. If You Join Us For A Festival, You Can Experience Unique:

Food - We Cook Up Amazing Acadian Cuisine For All Attendees
Dancing - We Share Amazing Dances Passed Down Through Generations
Music - We Turn Up The Music With Traditional Tunes And Live Performances

With A Whole Week Of Events For All Ages, You And Your Family Will Have Plenty To Enjoy At Our Festival. We Have New Events And Vendors Every Year Through Our Generous Sponsors, And We Love To Share Our Culture With Everyone. Contact Us Today If You Have Any Questions About The Madawaska Acadian Festival.

Schedule Of Events:

9am - 4pm Basket Raffle Madawaska Senior Center (Forever
Youngclub), 105-11th Avenue.
10am - 5:30pm Quilting Show  -  Daigle's Furniture Store, 350 Main St. Sponsored By The Acadian Quilters & Daigle's Furniture.
10am - 4pm Art Expo -  St. John Valley Chamber Of Commerce, 356 Main St. Les Artistes De La Vallee St. Jean
10am - 4pm Craft Fair  -  Madawaska High School Cafeteria 7th Avenue. Applications Online Or Contact St. John Valley Chamber Of Commerce Office. Craft Fair Contact: Bern Thibeault (207-543-2151)
10am Watermelon Eating Contest 58 Main St. Free For Children & Adults. Watermelon & Prizes Donated By Hannaford.
10am - Acadian Mass At Mizpah. Location: Doucette Rd In Grand Isle Free Ployes!
11am - 2pm - Free Ployes! Visit Norstate Federal Credit Union, 78 Fox St.
11am - 2pm Senior Picnic Multi-Purpose Building, 7th Avenue. Music By: Acadian Singers. Price $5 Per Person. Menu: Hot Dogs & Beans. Sponsored By: American Legion Post #147 & Little Debbie's (Chase), & The Acadian Festival.
2pm - 5pm Music By Jann Votaw Frolic Acadien & National Acadian Day Multi-Purpose Center, 7th Avenue
5:30pm Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Cultural Demonstration Join Us For A Powerful Drumming Demonstration By A Representative Of The Madawaska Maliseet First Nation. Celebrate The Rhythms And Spirit Of Indigenous Culture Woven Into Our Region's Acadian Heritage.
6pm - Tintamarre Parade -  Bring Your Noisemakers, Pots, Pans And Grosse Tetes. Come Join Us For This Acadian Tradition!
6:30pm - Cornhole Tournament  -  20 Teams Of 2 Needed. $25 Per Team. Winner Gets Bragging Rights, Cash Prizes And Names Added To Tournament Trophy. To Register, Contact Madawaska Rec Dept. 207-728-3604.
6pm - The Art Ofj -  Lewiston Caricature Artist J Anthony Fiori.
6pm - 9pm - Free Face Painting  -  By Melanie Boucher
5pm - 10pm - Food Vendors On Site
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.
6pm - 10pm - Beer Garden  -  By Inn Of Acadia
7pm - 8:30pm - Music By Dave Lizotte -  Classic Rock Music
8:30pm - 10pmstar City Syndicate A Group Of Maine Based Musicians With Diverse Background