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:

10:30am - Firemen's Chicken Bbq Sponsored By: Madawaska Fire
Dept. Tickets $12.00 Location: Madawaska Fire Station.
Tickets Can Be Purchased From Madawaska Firemen.
1pm - 47th Annual Acadian Festival Parade  -  Main Street.
3pm - 5pm - Music By Tbd -  Location: Multi-Purpose Building
3pm - Kickball Tournament To End Hunger  -  Hosted By Acadia Federal Credit Union. 9 Person Teams. $250 Per Team. Contact Justin Dubois To Pre-Register. 207-316-2203.
All Funds Raised Will Benefit The Maine Credit Unions' Campaign For Ending Hunger.
3pm - Acadian Puzzle Making Contest -  Join Us For A Fun Acadian Themed Puzzle Making Contest! 3 Person Teams. Pre-Registration Encouraged. Entry Fee: $20 Per Team. Location: Multi-Purpose Building.
11pm - Star Gazing At The Beach! The Upper St. John River Organization (Usjro) Is Hosting A Telescope Viewing At Birch Point Beach. Rain Day Is August 18. The Telescopes Weren Purchased With Grants From The Maine Community Foundation, And Kevin And Kate Mccartney Fund. Visit: Www.Upperstjohnriver.Org.