1:00PM – Opening Ceremony & Boat Parade
Join us to open the 20th anniversary of Festival Savalette for refreshments & Acadian cuisine. To enter a boat, please contact Cecil Cashin 902-358-2584 or 902-870-0247.
Place Savalette, Port Felix. Followed by Reception at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall

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

7:00PM –  Honour Roll Induction Ceremony & Wine and Cheese Reception
A celebration for those to be inducted for their significant contributions with roots in the region.
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

11:00AM – Grandir nos horizons – ouvrir nos portes au Québec! Le retour de Robert Vézina
Join us to reminisce about Robert’s year in our region in the 1980s, how it influenced his choice of career, deepen our pride in our beautiful Acadian language and how it has become special among linguistic researchers.
École Belle-Baie, Larry’s River

2:00PM – Genealogy Workshop with Krista Richard
Discover your roots and explore your connections to la Région Acadienne de Torbé.
École Belle-Baie, Larry’s River

3:00PM – 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.
École Belle-Baie, Larry’s River

5:00PM – Opening Mass
You are invited to join the congregation to open the 20th anniversary of Festival Savalette.
St. Peter’s Parish Church, Larry’s River

7:00PM – Trivia Night (19+)
Test your trivia knowledge and win prizes.
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 | $20
Fire up the grill! We will be serving up hamburgers ($4), hot dogs ($2), Freezies ($1), pop ($1.50), and water ($1).
Ballfield and 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 Eastside Road entrance & walk our way through the village ending at l’Eglise Saint Pierre, Larry’s River. Bring a chair & join us from your driveway along the route!

3:00PM – Youth B-I-N-G-O (Acadian style)
Grab your bingo dabbers and find two lines, one line, or four corners and win prizes.
École Belle-Baie, Larry’s River

4:00PM – l’Ordre du Bon Temps’ Banquet | $20
Join us for a delicious meal prepared by the community for the community. Your choice of pan-fried haddock (ham as alternate meal). Meals are $20 per person.
Communities Along the Bay Multi Use Facility, Larry’s River

9:00PM – Dance, featuring the Local Joe’s (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 20th Anniversary of Festival Savalette.
St. Peter’s Parish Church, Larry’s River

11:00AM – Festival Sunday Brunch | $18
A full catered brunch by Louie’s Cozy Corner of St. Peter’s. Brunch is $18 per person.
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.