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:

August 14, 2025

Restaurant Poutine Contest Local Restaurants Will Compete For Bragging Rights For The Best Poutine! Local Restaurants Can Contact Kendra At (603) 361-2169.
9am - 4pm - Basket Raffle Senior Citizen Center, 105-11th Avenue
1pm - Charlemagne Tournament Senior Citizen Center, 105-11th Avenue. $5.00 Entry Per Person. Contact: Pauline Marquis (207-728-4737)
6pm - Co-Ed Adult Softball Tournament -  Pre-Registration Is Required. $10 Per Player. Call The Madawaska Rec Dept For More Details. 207.728.3604
6pm - 8pm - Soiree Du Bon Vieux Temps Bi-Centennial Park. Music By: Showtime

August 15, 2025

9am - 4pm Basket Raffle Madawaska Senior Center (Forever
Youngclub), 105-11th Avenue.
10am - 5:30pm Quilting Show  -  Daigle's Furniture Store, 350 Main St. Sponsored By The Acadian Quilters & Daigle's Furniture.
10am - 4pm Art Expo -  St. John Valley Chamber Of Commerce, 356 Main St. Les Artistes De La Vallee St. Jean
10am - 4pm Craft Fair  -  Madawaska High School Cafeteria 7th Avenue. Applications Online Or Contact St. John Valley Chamber Of Commerce Office. Craft Fair Contact: Bern Thibeault (207-543-2151)
10am Watermelon Eating Contest 58 Main St. Free For Children & Adults. Watermelon & Prizes Donated By Hannaford.
10am - Acadian Mass At Mizpah. Location: Doucette Rd In Grand Isle Free Ployes!
11am - 2pm - Free Ployes! Visit Norstate Federal Credit Union, 78 Fox St.
11am - 2pm Senior Picnic Multi-Purpose Building, 7th Avenue. Music By: Acadian Singers. Price $5 Per Person. Menu: Hot Dogs & Beans. Sponsored By: American Legion
Post #147 & Little Debbie's (Chase), & The Acadian Festival.
2pm - 5pm Music By Jann Votaw Frolic Acadien & National Acadian Day Multi-Purpose Center, 7th Avenue
5:30pm Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Cultural Demonstration Join Us For A Powerful Drumming Demonstration By A Representative Of The Madawaska Maliseet First Nation. Celebrate The Rhythms And Spirit Of Indigenous Culture Woven Into Our Region's Acadian Heritage.
6pm - Tintamarre Parade -  Bring Your Noisemakers, Pots, Pans And Grosse Tetes. Come Join Us For This Acadian Tradition!
6:30pm - Cornhole Tournament  -  20 Teams Of 2 Needed. $25 Per Team. Winner Gets Bragging Rights, Cash Prizes And Names Added To Tournament Trophy. To Register, Contact Madawaska Rec Dept. 207-728-3604.
6pm - The Art Ofj -  Lewiston Caricature Artist J Anthony Fiori.
6pm - 9pm - Free Face Painting  -  By Melanie Boucher
5pm - 10pm - Food Vendors On Site
6pm - Rock N Roll Racing Super Speedway Track Event $3 For A 15-Lap Race.
6:30 - 9:30pm - Phil Smith Magic -  Phil Smith, Master Magician Performs Strolling/Roaming Magic For All Ages.
6pm - 10pm - Beer Garden  -  By Inn Of Acadia
7pm - 8:30pm - Music By Dave Lizotte -  Classic Rock Music
8:30pm - 10pmstar City Syndicate A Group Of Maine Based Musicians With Diverse Background

August 16, 2025

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 Ex??
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 [email protected]
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: Marionett?
9pm Fireworks

August 17, 2025

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.

Date: August 14 - 17, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Madawaska, ME

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