11:00AM – Youth Ball Hockey Tournament
Experience the thrill of ball hockey—fast breaks, incredible saves, and exciting goals from start to finish.
Tennis Court behind Communities Along the Bay Multi Use Facility, Larry’s River

1:00PM – Opening Ceremony & Boat Parade with Refreshments & Acadian Cuisine
Join us as we celebrate the opening ceremonies of our 21st annual Festival Savalette. To enter a boat, please contact Cecil Cashin at 902-358-2584 or Damien Delorey at 902-867-7715.
Place Savalette, Port Felix. Followed by Reception at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, Port Felix

3:00PM – Workshop by “La Swing de Suête” de la danse à claquette
Discover the joy and tradition of “la danse à claquette” with la Swing de Suête!
St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, Port Felix

7:00PM – 45’s Card Game | $7
Join the tradition and play 45’s with your neighbours. Come one, come all! $7 for 25 games!
Communities Along the Bay Multi Use Facility, Larry’s River

1:00PM – Youth Scavenger Hunt
Grab the list, read the clues, and find the treasures. A fun way to learn a bit of French and explore our community. A family fun activity for youth and adults alike.
Communities Along the Bay Multi Use Facility, Larry’s River

2:00PM – Langue de Chu nous avec Jude Avery
Let’s reclaim our language and share our love for la Région Acadienne de Torbé. All ages welcome!
École Belle-Baie, Larry’s River

3:00PM – Dictionnaire pour la région Acadienne de Torbé
An update on the development of the Torbé Acadian Language dictionary with Dr. Robert Vézina.
École Belle-Baie, Larry’s River

7:00PM –  Honour Roll Induction Ceremony & Wine and Cheese Reception
A celebration for those to be inducted for their significant contributions.
Communities Along the Bay Multi Use Facility, Larry’s River

10:00AM – Youth Ball Game
Batter up! Come out and play or be part of the cheering squad. Baseball gear is not required, but please bring your favourite glove (and extra gear to share) and join the fun.
Ballfield in Larry’s River

2:00PM – “We’ve Thrown our Anchor! We are Here to Stay!”
Join Nicole Avery-Bell as she shares how she has “thrown her anchor” with an academic twist. Nicole will present key findings from her thesis, “Reversing the Legacy of Assimilative Policies: A Qualitative Case Study of Language Reclamation Amongst the Acadians of the Torbé Region of Nova Scotia”. We will explore where do we go from here.
Joined by special guest and playwright Micheal Pellerin, they will highlight the power of personal stories, community resilience, and language reclamation in preserving Acadian culture for future generations.
École Belle-Baie, Larry’s River

3:00PM – Youth Tintamarre, Noise Maker Workshop
Build your very own noise maker for the Tintamare (noisy march in the community). Supplies will be provided – just bring your creativity.
Communities Along the Bay Multi Use Facility, Larry’s River

5:00PM – Opening Mass
You are invited to join the congregation to open the 21st anniversary of Festival Savalette.
Église Saint-Pierre, Larry’s River

7:00PM – Trivia Night (19+) | $20 
Test your trivia knowledge and win prizes. Up to six members per team.
Communities Along the Bay Multi Use Facility, Larry’s River

10:00AM – Artisan Market
Grab your market bag and support local! There will be vendors offering various artistic creations, baked goods, and products.
Communities Along the Bay Multi Use Facility, Larry’s River

10:00AM – Carnival de l’Acadie jeunesse
Celebrate Acadian culture with games and music for the younger crowd.
Communities Along the Bay Multi Use Facility (Basketball Courts), Larry’s River

11:30AM  – BBQ Feast for Lunch | $
Fire up the grill! ! We will be serving up hamburgers, hot dogs, and pop.
Communities Along the Bay Multi Use Facility, Larry’s River

1:30PM – Tintamarre, Let’s Make Some Noise!
Bring your noise makers – anything works (pots, pans, spoons, whistles). Let the world know we have thrown down our anchor and are here to stay!
Start at Pellerin Road / Hwy 316, crossing the car bridge and ending at l’Église Saint-Pierre, Larry’s River

3:00PM – Youth B-I-N-G-O
Grab your bingo dabbers and find two lines, one line, or four corners and win prizes.
Communities Along the Bay Multi Use Facility, Larry’s River

4:00PM – l’Ordre du Bon Temps’ Supper | $30
Join us for a delicious catered meal prepared by Louie’s Cozy Corner of Église Saint-Pierre. Your choice of pan-fried haddock (ham as alternate meal) – $30 per person. Pre-order your meal through Jennifer Delorey before August 1st at jendelorey74@gmail.com
Communities Along the Bay Multi Use Facility, Larry’s River

9:00PM – Dance (19+) | $15
Kick up your heels and socialize with friends and neighbors to the sounds of The Local Joes. A local, five-piece band offering a mix of classic country, bluegrass ,and soft rock hits. Entry tickets are $15 / cash bar.
Communities Along the Bay Multi Use Facility, Larry’s River

11:00AM – Closing Mass
You are invited to join the congregation to close the 21st Anniversary of Festival Savalette.
Église Saint-Pierre, Larry’s River

11:00AM – Festival Sunday Brunch | $20
A full catered brunch by Louie’s Cozy Corner of Église Saint-Pierre. Cost is $20 per person. Pre-order your meal through Jennifer Delorey before August 1st at jendelorey74@gmail.com
Communities Along the Bay Multi Use Facility, Larry’s River

12:00PM – Virtual Duck Race | $5
A festival favourite of one and all. Purchase a duck ($5 each) and give it a winning name. There will be cash prices for the first three ducks to “virtually cross the finish line”.
Communities Along the Bay Multi Use Facility, Larry’s River

2023 Festival Savalette

2022 Festival Savalette

Many thanks to Bailee’s Drone Photography for doing all the drone photography for the 2022 Festival Savalette.