Programming

9:30 a.m. – Recital (Acadian songs) at Bonaventure Church

10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Acadian Mass at Bonaventure Church

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Free admission to the Acadian Museum of Quebec

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Inflatable games

11 a.m. — Theater performance Ti-Jean and the Monster of the Lake

An unbelievable and incredible fishing story! Inspired by sea legends and fantastical creatures, Ti-Jean and the Lake Monster plunge viewers into the belly of the beast. With this fourth Ti-Jean show, Théâtre de Deux Mains explores the depths of the sea. A journey through the landscapes of Gaspésie and Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean, an outrageous fishing story, and eccentric characters: this adventure is full of twists and turns for young and old alike.

12 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Cafeteria service, pirate activities with the Compagnie pirate de la Gaspésie, Madame Lulu Berlue, and craft booths at Verre et Bulles.

7 p.m. — Tintamarre (departure from Bonaventure Lighthouse)

What is the tintamarre? It is a festive tradition in Acadian culture, where families gather to make noise as they parade through the village streets. Armed with improvised instruments (pots, bells, drums, etc.) and dressed in the colors of the Acadian flag, participants make noise to express their Acadian pride. This symbolic gesture serves as a reminder of the presence and resilience of the Acadian people throughout history.

7:30 p.m. — Cajun music show with Le Winston Band. Bar service available.

The Winston Band is a unique Montreal group that blends its French-Canadian roots with zydeco and Cajun music. Since 2012, the Winston Band has been traveling far and wide, spreading its joie de vivre with a sound that fuses the rich musical tradition of Louisiana with its own Montreal identity. The Winston Band has taken its music to all corners of Canada, as well as France, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, and the United States. To date, the band has performed more than 600 shows.

Want to learn more about Acadian culture? Visit the exhibition Une Acadie québécoise to discover Acadian history, from the beginning of the first French colony in North America to the deportation and settlement of Acadians in different regions of Quebec.

Did you know? In 1881, August 15 was chosen as the Acadian National Day. Since then, the Acadian people have gathered every year to proudly celebrate their language, culture, and history. Bonaventure, a village founded in 1760 by Acadians who fled deportation, is part of this tradition. !

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