SATURDAY
JULY 11
FAMILY DAY
Historical talks in the morning and family-friendly festivities starting at 9 a.m.
Come eat, dance, sing, and learn to play the djembe as a family. Fun for all ages!
ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE !
9 a.m.
"I gave myself the gift of bilingualism" (in French)
with Hughie Batherson
A comedian from Cape Breton, Hughie is an Anglophone who evolves with humour in the Acadian Francophone community. Winner of the Just for Laughs in Acadia contest, he has since participated in tours and festivals in Atlantic Canada and Ontario. He has opened for several big names in Quebec and Acadian comedy.
At the Visitor Centre Theatre
9:30 a.m.
Screening of the documentary on the Deportation
(Note that this film is shown every half-hour during the weekend in English & in French)
At the Visitor Centre Theatre
10 a.m. (French)
11:15 a.m. (English)
Acadian Tales and Legends
for the Family
Storyteller Anne Godin tells children about the tradition of storytellers in Acadia in the past.
She explains to young people the difference between a Tale and a Legend and how they can write their own legend. Anne will tell 4 Acadian legends, the Fisher Devil of Cap Pelé, the Witch of Bouctouche, the Haunted Church of Pointe Sapin, the Haunted Camp of Dalhousie and a tale The Three Fairies and the Ball of Wool of Rogersville.
Anne Godin was a host for 32 years at Radio-Canada, she has always had a great interest in Acadian history and culture. After retiring in 2018, she embarked on the search for former Legends at the Centre d'Études Acadienne de l'Université de Moncton. After participating in capsules of Acadian legends for the Acadian Museum, Anne decided to become a storyteller and with the help of her mentor, the excellent storyteller Clara Dugas, she learned the basics of the trade. Anne wrote her show, Contes et légendes d'Acadie, and has presented her show in N.B., N.S., Quebec, Newfoundland, and France.
Multipurpose room in the Visitor Centre
NOON
Lunch
Upcoming menu
Free for all (Donations accepted)
(Suggested donation for the promotion of Grand-Pré - $10)
Next to the big tent
NOON
Acadian music with
PIEDS À TERRE
Pieds à terre is a traditional Acadian music group that celebrates the fiddle, rhythm and dance. With a festive and unifying energy, the group revives the spirit of the evenings of yesteryear while inviting the public to tap their feet, dance and celebrate local culture.
Next to the big tent
Sébastien Dol: Violin
Simon Robichaud: Guitar
Francis Robichaud: Drums
Gilles Saulnier: Violin / accordion
Natalie Robichaud: Dance, Caller
12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m.
DANSE CALLÉE Activity for everyone with PIEDS À TERRE
Come and take part in this dance activity
for the whole family!
Under the big tent
Bilingual
5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
L’AUTRE ACADIE
Discovering the little-known corners of Nova Scotia's Acadia
(Courrier de la NÉ Collaboration)
At the Visitor Centre Theatre
In french
Acadian Days activities and access to the grounds of Grand-Pré National Historic Site are free.
Free admission on Sunday, June 16.
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