Celebrations in Evangeline

The 2024 Evangeline Area Agricultural Exhibition & Acadian Festival will take place in Abram-Village from August 29 to September 1. The festival will host a myriad of events, competitions, and shows over the weekend, including horse-pulling, lobster-eating, woods- and fishermen competitions, and magic and hypnosis shows.

On Friday, attendees can enjoy rubber boot throwing, 4-H competitions, and a youth talent show. Judging will take place for grains, roots and vegetables, fruits and flowers, domestic sciences, and arts and handicrafts. Additionally, there will be a Friday Night Dance with Laurie LeBlanc.

Saturday’s events include potato peeling and knitting contests, Holstein shows, and the Acadian Festival Road Race. In the afternoon, there will be a music and comedy show featuring Nick, Samantha, Remi, Debbie, and other musical guests, followed by a Saturday Night Dance with Réveil.

Sunday’s highlights include a parade at 12 noon, bingo, and an afternoon of fiddling and step dancing. The festival will conclude with a bilingual closing concert and feast at 5:30 pm, featuring traditional Acadian dishes, lobster, and live entertainment from the group Gadelle at the Village musical acadien.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit expositionfestival.com for the full schedule, tickets, and more.