Festival du Bois
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| Country and Region | Canada — British Columbia |
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| Type of Festival | Music |
| Location of Festival | Maillardville, British Columbia, Canada |
| Festival Address Information | Festival du Bois |
| Festival Description | Festival du Bois gathers an international line-up of artists to the city of Maillardville for the celebration of francophone culture. The organizers have created a rich program of music, dance, crafts, foods, heritage and culture. This year’s festival highlights the accordion as the instrument that sets off the French theme. The accordion artists are featured throughout the festival weekend—with performances that depict the versatility of the instrument. In addition, the festival features folk and world musicians. The festival is a family event that lends itself to all ages. The progam includes the Grand Chapiteau, the family-focused entertainment space in the Petit Chapiteau (Kids’ Tent), workshops take place at Tente des Ateliers. Festival-goers can enjoy a sampling of wonderful foods and exhibits. Saturday night at La Grande Veillée! (The Big Night Out!) adults can enjoy dancing. The venue last year was in Blue Mountain Park, but this year the events will take place at Mackin Park to celebrate its 19th edition. |
| Festival Dates | March 1 - 2, 2008 |
| Festival Links |
Other Sources:
Articles and Reviews:
- Accordion stars in Festival du Bois, by Sarah Payne (The Tri-City News, February 26, 2008)
http://www.bclocalnews.com/
Practical Info:
Venue:
- Mackin Park
1046 Brunette Avenue (across the Lougheed Highway from IKEA) - Venue opens at 11:00am on Saturday, and 10:00am on Sunday
Tickets:
- Daytime general admission—$12 per day
- Students and seniors—$8 per day
- Children 5 to 12 years of age—$5 per day
- Children under 5 years of age—FREE
- Family package
- $30 per day (2 adults & 2 children under 12 years old)
- Family packages DO NOT include admission to evening performances
- Saturday night—$20 member, and $25 non-member
- Purchase by phone in advance call (01) 604-936-0039
- NOTE: Add $3 (children), $5 (adults) per person for Sunday’s breakfast.
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