Acadian celebrations in Bonaventure!

The Musée acadien du Québec (MAQ) and the City of Bonaventure are pleased to present the program of Acadian festivities!

All activities are FREE and will take place on Tuesday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., on the MAQ's outdoor grounds. Don't miss this annual event to proudly celebrate Acadian culture!

Schedule for the day: 

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Inflatable games 

Head to the park behind the museum to enjoy a variety of inflatable games. Activity runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Live crafts

Visit the Verre et Bulle boutique to meet the artisans and learn more about their creative methods. 

11 a.m.
Children's theater show,
Le trésor du buttereau (The Treasure of Buttereau).

Pirates land on the Magdalen Islands to hide their treasure! One of them agrees to have his head screwed off to become the ghost who will guard the precious booty. A young boy who witnesses the scene will find a way to outwit the ghost thanks to a talented parrot and his brilliant little sister! A puppet theater show based on a tale from the Magdalen Islands.

All day long.
Mobile canteen La Nomade Festive

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Escape games

You are part of the Guardians of Balance, a group of heroes who travel between worlds to prevent their destruction. A powerful and petty being is playing tricks on you and stealing important stars from different universes. You must find them and put them back in place before it's too late! Right now, two worlds are in danger: one has lost its moon and the other its sun. They need your help!

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
, Madame Lulu Berlue

7 p.m.
Tintamarre

Departure of the traditional Tintamarre parade at the Bonaventure Point lighthouse. Bring whatever you need to make some noise!

On-site activities:

• Giant puppet from the Théâtre de la Petite Marée.
• Character on stilts with Circovillage.

8 p.m.
Music show 

Musical performance by Acadian band La Virée with bar service provided by Microbrasserie La Belle Aventure. 

With 15 years of experience, La Virée has four albums to its credit (2005, 2007, 2012, and 2016).  If travel broadens the mind, for La Virée, travel inspires songs and albums! On each trip, the musicians keep their ears and eyes wide open for inspiration! Whether in Acadia, Quebec, Louisiana, or France, they manage to capture little pieces of their travels and turn them into songs.

With original songs, a sound that appeals to a wide audience, and contagious energy, La Virée gets Acadians, Francophones, Francophiles, and even Anglophones dancing and singing wherever the band goes. This helps promote Acadian culture and New Brunswick expertise, in addition to bringing people together.

The band consists of Eric Haché (vocals, guitar), Christine Melanson (vocals, violin), Denis Surette (vocals, guitar), Steven Haché (vocals, bass), and Glen Deveau (drums).