23rd Annual Evangeline Bluegrass Festival Country Music Cabaret

The Evangeline Bluegrass and Traditional Music Festival hits the stage from July 11–13 on the Exhibition Grounds in Abram-Village. The festival will also showcase three newer bands made up of teens and young adults.

The special guests at this 23rd annual edition of the festival, Beartracks, have recorded six albums since their inception in 2004. Among the other featured acts are several bands from New Brunswick, including Eddy Poirier & Grassline, Bluegrass Diamonds, Ray Légère & Acoustic Horizon, and High River. Also performing, from Nova Scotia, is the band Bluegrass Traditions. PEI bands taking the stage include Janet McGarry and Serge Bernard of Eastern PEI, Heartfelt Bluegrass, SK Bluegrass, and The Treble Makers. Three younger country-bluegrass bands will be featured for the first time: Country Connection from Nova Scotia, along with Dawson & The Country Boys, and Les Jeunes musiciens Évangéline from PEI.

 On Friday night, a Country Music Cabaret featuring Leon Gallant begins at 9:05 pm, in the Acadian Barn. Free entry for weekend bracelet holders.

Weekend bracelets, as well as day and evening passes, are available at the gate. Camping is available on-site but must be reserved in advance by calling 902-854-3300 or by emailing info@evangelinebluegrass.com or info@villagemusical.com. The campground opens July 6.

Visit evangelinebluegrass.com for more information.