Acadian Festival
Acadian Festival
In 1978 the local historical society in Madawaska proclaimed June 28 as Acadian Day in the state of Maine, and since that time it has been the site of an Acadian (or French-Canadian) festival lasting anywhere from one day to a week. Regular events include French music and dancing, an Acadian Supper featuring pot en pot and fougÅre, a parade with bands and marching units from both Maine and Canada, and an Acadian mass followed by a procession to the white marble cross that marks the site of the original Acadian settlement. The festival usually coincides with a reunion of the original 13 families who settled here.
The Acadian Festival Committee
328 St. Thomas St.
Madawaska, ME 04756
207-728-6055; fax: 207-728-3611
www.acadianfestival.com