Du 15 au 17 août, on célèbre l'Acadie à Bonaventure !

Fête de l’Acadie à Bonaventure

15 au 17 août 2024

Le Musée acadien du Québec et la Ville de Bonaventure ont le plaisir de vous présenter la programmation de la Fête de l’Acadie ! Cette année, les activités ont lieu du 15 au 17 août. Petits et grands sont invités à venir profiter d’une variété d’activités gratuites et accessibles. Ne manquez pas ce rendez-vous annuel pour célébrer fièrement la culture acadienne en Gaspésie !

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15

10 a.m. – Acadian Mass at Bonaventure Church 
11 a.m. – Traditional dance demonstrations at the church with Dans Cuisine
12 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Guided tour of miniature reproductions of churches with Marcel Arsenault, screening of a short documentary on the history of Bonaventure Church, snacks and surprises for children.
9 p.m. – Screening of the short film: Habiter la terre*(Inhabiting the Earth) on the museum terrace
* This activity is part of theUPA's 100th anniversary celebrations. To mark the occasion, the south facade of the museum will be illuminated and animated with the screening of the short film. Duration of the animation: 18 minutes. The short film will be shown on a loop until 10 p.m.

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16

5 p.m. – Acadian evening at La Belle Aventure Microbrewery with Djaypoire
9 p.m. – Screening of the short film: Habiter la terre*(Inhabiting the Earth) on the museum terrace
* This activity is part of the UPA's 100th anniversary celebrations. For the occasion, the south facade of the Museum will be illuminated and animated with the screening of the short film. Duration of the animation: 18 minutes. The short film will play on a loop until 10 p.m.

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.– Inflatable games 
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.– Craft demonstration at Verre et Bulles.
Experienced artisans: Diane Rioux, Jessica Lebrasseur, Huguette Richard, Robert Bilodeau, and Louise Poirier.
11 a.m. – Storytelling and magic show with M’sieur Bujo 
2 p.m. – Drumming performance with Stonda 
3 p.m. – Drumming performance with Stonda 
7 p.m. – Tintamarre – departure from Bonaventure Lighthouse
7:30 p.m . – Acadian music show with Beauxmont. Bar and canteen service available on site.
9 p.m. – Screening of the short film: Habiter la terre (Inhabiting the Earth) *
* This activity is part of the UPA's 100th anniversary celebrations. For the occasion, the south facade of the Museum will be illuminated and animated with the screening of the short film. Duration of the animation: 18 minutes. The short film will play on a loop until 10 p.m.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:

PORT-ROYAL PARTNERS:

Government of Quebec
City of Bonaventure
Canada
Catherine Blouin, debutante from Bonaventure, CALQ
Desjardins Baie-des-Chaleurs logo

LOUISBOURG PARTNERS:

PEC Companies
Electricity Patrick Martin

GRAND-PRÉ PARTNERS:

Gaspésie Hyundai
IGA COOP store
Hamster JM Arsenault

This project is made possible thanks to financial support from the Government of Quebec, under its programs supporting the Canadian Francophonie.