Acadian Day Celebrations

  • Aug 15 2026, All day

Enjoy a variety of activities for the whole family to celebrate the Acadian language, culture and joie de vivre, taking place Saturday, August 15, at Officers' Square. 

Family celebration at the Governor's residence
The Honourable Louise Imbeault, OC, ON-B., proud Acadian and Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, invites you to a family celebration at the Governor's residence, located at 51 Woodstock Road (outdoors or indoors in case of rain). Free and open to all.
10:30am - Raising of the Acadian flag
10:45am to 11:45am - Storytelling and snacks

Schedule:
12pm to 7pm - Family entertainment and activities
- Bouncy castles
- Face painting for kids
- Acadian goods and craft for sale
- Information booths
- Surf & Turf competition
- And more!

12pm to 10pm
- Cash bar with The Cap
- Food Trucks
- Acadian dishes served by the Knights of Columbus, Council 8409 (Times to be determained)

1pm - Close-up magic show with Remi the Magician

2:30pm - Music with Max Bujold

4pm - Tintamarre from Officers' Square to Fredericton City Hall

4:30pm - Raising of the Acadian Flag at Fredericton City Hall

7:30pm - The Grand Show
- Tcheu Misère (7:30pm to 8:30pm)
- The Hay Babies: Tintamarre! (8:45pm to 10pm)