The 9th Annual Maple Sugar Festival Celebrates Acadian Culture February 19 – 25, 2009

All weekend activities held at Nanaimo’s Beban Park
located at 2300 Bowen Rd in Nanaimo

Friday Feb. 20th, 4pm - 9pm

Admission by donation (suggested donation of $2)

Saturday Feb. 21st, 9am - 11pm

Admission: Adults $5,
Members (on presentation of your membership card only) $4,
Students and seniors (member or not) $3
Children under 12 years old - Free

Sunday Feb. 22nd, 9am - 4pm

Admission: Adults $5,
Members (on presentation of your membership card only) $4,
Students and seniors (member or not) $3
Children under 12 years old - Free
 

February is a sweet time for Nanaimo residents and visitors when the annual Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d’Érable launches into high gear to celebrate the cultures and traditions of eastern Canada.

For the first time, the 2009 Maple Sugar Festival will kick start Mid-January with the Provincial touring school program, which will give students an opportunity to experience different aspects of the French Canadian culture in their own school. From February 19-25 the public will experience an array of activities celebrating Acadian culture, where audiences will have the opportunity to see national and local performers, elaborate ice sculpture creations, visit an art exhibit and a sampling of our famous trademark mouth watering maple toffee on snow! Friday, the admission on site is by donation, creating opportunities for everyone to take part in the event. Saturday afternoon will feature the festivals first international artist, “New Orleans own Rockin’ Fiddler”, Waylon Thibodeaux. Don’t miss our Lumberjack Breakfast and our provincial talent contest Toffy’s Idol Contest. The festival will wrap up at the Port Theatre on February 25 with a fiery performance from the dynamic group The McDades. This year the festival is proud to bring you the most high-caliber performers to date.

Presented by the Francophone Association of Nanaimo (l’AFN) and Canadian Maple Delights the Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d'Érable is a bilingual event where a fun time is guaranteed for the whole family.
 

It’s a must see, hear and taste experience!