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:

7am - Ploye Pedaler Gravel Ride: 7am (Registration) 8am (Start Time). Hosted By: Four Seasons Trail Association. 32 Mile Bike Ride. Start & Finish Location: Four Seasons Trail Association Lodge. 425 Spring Street. Pre-Registration Fee: $30 ($40 Day Of Race). Post Ride Snacks Including Ployes! Visit Www.Fourseasonstrail.Org For Updated Race Info.
9am - 4pm - Basket Raffle Madawaska Senior Center (Forever Youngclub), 105-11th Avenue.
8:30am - 2pm - Quilting Show  -  Daigle's Furniture Store, 350 Main St. Sponsored By The Acadian Quilters & Daigle's Furniture.
10am - Antique Tractor Pulls  -  Hosted By Northern Maine Antique Tractor Club Location: Morin Avenue (Near Old Morin Cabinets). Food Vendor On Site.
10am - Madore Pickleball Tournament  -  In Memory Of Cliff & Bev Madore. Location: Madawaska Tennis Courts (French Street). $25 Per Team. Cash Prize For Winner.
To Register, Contact Madawaska Rec Dept. 207-728-3604.
10am - 10pm - Food Vendors On Site (Multi-Purpose)
10am - 4pm - Craft Fair  -  Madawaska High School Cafeteria, 7th Avenue. Applications Available Online Or At St. John Valley Chamber Of Commerce Office. Contact: Bern Thibeault (207-543-2151)
10am - 4pm - Art Exро
St. John Valley Chamber Of Commerce, 356 Main Street. "Les Artistes De La Vallee St. Jean.
10pm - Alumni Soccer Game 11th Avenue Field. To Register, Contact Madawaska Rec Dept. 207-728-3604.
4pm - 6pm - Acadian Boiled Dinner: Hosted By The Long Lake Association. Location: Kc Hall (172 Fox Street). Adults - $15, Kids Under 13 - $12.Traditional Boiled Dinner Including Ployes. Also Available, Hot Dogs & Hamburgers. Eat In Or Take Out. Contact Long Lake Association Members For Tickets. For More Info Contact: Jacques Lizotte At 207-436-0106 Or 207-316-0106

Family Fun Day
Multi-Purpose Center On 7th Avenue

10am - 4pm - Giant Inflatable Fun Park Bouncy Houses By County Inflatables Play All Day For $4
10am - The Art Ofj -  Lewiston Caricature Artist J Anthony Fiori.
10am - 11:30pm - Phil Smith Magic -  Phil Smith, Master Magician Performs Strolling/Roaming Magic For All Ages.
10am - 4pm - Atv Track Course -  Free Course Ride For Kids, Must Be 10+ Sponsored By Madawaska Atventure Club.
10am - 4pm - Rock N Roll Racing Super Speedway Track Event $3 For A 15-Lap Race.
10am - 4pm - Girl Scouts Of Maine -  Stop By To See Representatives From The Girl Scouts Of Maine. Learn About The Organization & Program, Sign Up For Membership And
Enjoy A Free Activity/Craft!
10am - 4pm - Stay Connected When It Counts! Explore Off-Grid Emergency Radio Setups, Including Ham And Gmrs Systems, Portable Antennas, And Live Demos Of Digital Radio Messaging. Learn How To Stay Connected And Get Licensed-Even When The Internet Is Down. 
11am - Le Club Français Story Time (L'heure Du Conte) Join Us As We Share A Children's Story In Our French Acadian Language! Brought To You By Le Club Français.
11:30/1:00/2:30 Timber Tina - 3 Shows From The Great Maine Lumberjack Show!
11am - 3pm - Face Painting  -  By Melanie Boucher
12 - 12:45pm - Phil Smith Magic -  Phil Smith, Master Magician Performs Magic Show!
1:30pm - Acadian Baby Olmypics! Moms, Dads And Kiddos 6-18 Months Are Invited To Attempt Our 2nd Annual Acadian Baby Olympics! With Crawling & Walking Competitions And Mommy/Baby & Daddy/Baby Events, It'll Be Fun For The Entire Family! Pre-Registration Is Recommended But Not Required. To Register Email Us At Acadianfestival@Gmail.Com
2pm - Class Reunion Tug Of War, To Register, Contact Madawaska Rec Dept. 207-728-3604.
2:30 - 4:30pm - Music By Dj Don Dumond

Treasures Of The Valley
Madawaska Senior Center (Forever Young Club), 105 – 11th Avenue
10am - 3pm - Le Club Francais
10am - 3pm - Madawaska Memories Over 60 Photos By Liz Morneault
10am - 3pm - Weaving & Rug Demonstrations Monica Cyr
10am - 3pm - Weaving Look - Making Acadian Sash Anna Mae Raymond
10am - 3pm - Spinning Demonstration  -  Brenda Cyr
10am - 3pm - Rug Braiding  -  Rita Pelletier
10am - 3pm - Ploye Making -  Madawaska Senior Center
10am - 3pm - Madawaska, Grand Isle, St. Agatha & Fort Kent
Historical Societies
10am - 3pm - Spoon Playing Demonstration Roger Damboise (And Fiddlers/Keyboard)
11am - 3pm - Snowshoe & Basket Weaving Demo Brian Theriault
11 - 11:30am - Making Snowshoes  -  Brian Theriault
12 -  1pm - 'Pot En Pot' Authentic Acadian Meal Demonstration
By Fran Gendreau.
1pm - 1:30pm - Rope Making Demonstration By Sage Gendreau-Distler.
10am - 3pm - Top Of Maine Carvers  -  11th Avenue Park (Across The Street From The Senior Center). Wood Carving & Burning: Tom Cote & Granddaughters

Saturday Night Entertainment
Multi-Purpose Center On 7th Avenue
5pm - 10pm Beer Garden  -  By Inn Of Acadia
5pm - 7pm Music By: Underway
7pm - 10pm Music By: Marionettе
9pm Fireworks