L’ARDOISE ACADIAN FESTIVAL 2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, July 25, 2012 6:00 pm - Acadian Idol (18 years and Under, Individual/Groups) Come share your talent (singing, dancing, comedy, lip sync, etc.) Thursday, July 26, 2012 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm - Evangeline and Gabrielle (Storytelling, arts and crafts, Acadian history) Traditional dress encouraged (costumes available on site) L’Ardoise Community Center Free Admission 7:00 pm - Official Opening of 50th Anniversary Festival 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm - Square Dance L’Ardoise Community Center Music By: Rodney MacDonald Admission: $7.00 Friday, July 27, 2012 9:30 am – 12:00 pm - Track and Field L’Ardoise Parish Grounds Awards, Hotdogs and Drinks to follow on Church Grounds Free Admission 6:00 pm - Start of Lob Ball Tournament L’Ardoise Ball field Outdoor Cemetery Mass Holy Guardian Angel Parish Cemetery 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm - Crab Fest Delicious Crab Dinner starting at 6:00 pm with Musical Entertainment L’Ardoise Community Center Admission: $5.00 / Crab Dinner - $10.00 (while supplies last) Saturday, July 28, 2012 7:00 am – 10:00 am - Breakfast L’Ardoise Community Center Admission: Adults $7.00 Children under 11 years - $4.00 8:00 am - Lob Ball Tournament continues at L’Ardoise Ball Field 10:00 am - Children’s Parade Clinic parking lot (Community Center if inclement weather) Doll carriages, bikes etc. 11:00 am - Acadian Baking (Children of all ages invited to participate in The “Inventing” of the 50th Anniversary Acadian Cup Cake. Chefs of all ages will bake and later serve these delicious treats at supper later that afternoon) Free Admission L’Ardoise Seniors Jolly Club building 12:00 pm - Ball Hockey Clinic Parking Lot Ages 12 – 18 Cost: $2.00 12:30 pm - Blessing of the Fleet and Boat Parade Chapel Cove Wharf 2:00 pm - Booths, Games, Live Entertainment, Outdoor Canteen Church Grounds Lobster and Merchandise Bingo L’Ardoise Community Center 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm - Meat Pie and Chowder Supper L’Ardoise Community Center Admission: Adults: $7.00/Children under 11 yrs: $4.00 9:00 pm – 1:00 am - Acadian Festival Dance L’Ardoise Community Center Music By: Bittersweet 19 years and over Admission: $10.00   Sunday, July 29, 2012 8:00 am - Lob Ball Tournament L’Ardoise Ball Field 8:00 am - 5 km Fun Run – Run/Walk/Crawl L’Ardoise Community Center Admission: Food Bank Donation 9:00 am - Music Recital by Young Musicians 9:30 am - Acadian Festival Mass Holy Guardian Angels Church Celebrant: Bishop Brian Dunn 10:00 am – 5:00 pm - Genealogy Display Artisans Sale Local Artisans will display their works 11:00 am – 1:00 pm - Hot Turkey Dinner L’Ardoise Community Center Admission: Adults: $10.00/Children under 11 yrs: $5.00 1:00 pm - Booths and Games (Bounce-A-Rama) Outdoor Live Entertainment Outdoor Canteen Church Grounds 2:00 pm - Festival Parade of Floats Cash Bar and Live Entertainment Open Mic (Patio Deck) 4:00 – 6:00 pm - Petit Souper L’Ardoise Community Center Admission: $5.00 7:30 pm - Closing Variety Concert L’Ardoise Community Center Light lunch served Admission: $5.00 ALL WEEKEND ● Sale of Souvenirs ● Craft Table ● Tickets on major items Back to Homepage