It’s the 30th year for Festival du Bois, one of the biggest annual francophone festivals in western Canada.
And the Maillardville site will be bouncing with sound and sights, starting with a free Contra dance next Friday night.
Take the family to the Grand Chapiteau (Big Tent) at Mackin Park on March 22 to swing with a partner with music from The Sybaritic String Band.
On Saturday, March 23, the main stage will see the following multicultural acts:
• Jou Tou: 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Comté de Clare: 1:15 to 2 p.m.
• Les Tireux d’Roches: 2:20 to 3 p.m.
• Seconde Nation: 3:20 to 4 p.m.
• Shauit: 4:20 to 5:10 p.m.
• Alpha Yaya Diallo: 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
• and Vishten: 7:10 to 8 p.m.
And on Sunday (March 24), following the 9 a.m. mass and pancake breakfast (from 10 to 11 a.m.) on March 23, stay to hear:
• André Thériault: 10:30 to 11:10 a.m.
• Seconde Nation: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Les Tireux d’Roches: 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
• Shauit: 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
• Comté de Clare: 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
• and Vishten: 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, kids entertainers such as Will Stroet and Jean-Pierre Makosso are in the Children’s Tent during the weekend while, across the street at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave.), musicians host workshops in a more intimate setting.
Visit festivaldubois.ca for the full music line-up.
