River Bourgeois - River Bourgeois Festival - 2014
6th Annual River Bourgeois FestivalCome out and celebrate the 300th birthday of the community of River Bourgeois. It's going to be a party like it's 1714. T-shirts and aprons will be available throughout. Come out and enjoy all the events!
Schedule
- Friday, August 22nd
- 8:00 PM Acadian Trivia
- Test your knowledge of Acadian history.
- Fee is $20/team.
- Four people per team. Cash bar.
- Sponsored by St. Peter’s Lions Marina
- Saturday, August 23rd
- 10:00 AM– 2:00 PM Community Market
- Enjoy shopping and a delicious lunch with friends. To book a table call Donna at 535-2550.
- Sponsored by MacBouch Restaurant and Lounge
- 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Square Dance
- Music by Donna Marie Dewolfe and Joel Chiasson.
- $8.00 admission and cash bar available.
- Sponsored by Kin-Excel
- Sunday, August 24th
- 1:45 PM Merchandise and Cash Bingo
- Lots of great prizes and three special cash prizes.
- Sponsored by Premium Seafood Group
- 8:00 PM Ed’s Kitchen Party (In loving memory of Ed Pottie)
- Join Ed’s friends and family for “A night of music”. Donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation. Refreshments served.
- Sponsored by East Coast Credit Union
- Monday, August 25th
- 6:00 PM Poker Walk
- Best hand wins $50 gift certificate to Bras D’or Lakes Inn. Many secondary prizes. If you can’t walk, you can purchase a poker hand at the Tara Lynne Center.
- Sponsored by InRich Business Development Center
- 8:00 PM Family Movie Night
- Come in your PJ’s and enjoy a (free) movie.
- Popcorn and drink $2.
- Showing the movie “Frozen”.
- Sponsored by OK Canal Tire
- Tuesday, August 26th
- 7:00 PM Opening Night
- Featuring comedy skits and more, come in and join the fun.
- $5 per person.
- Sponsored by Green’s Funeral Home
- Wednesday, August 27th
- 5:30 PM Shore Landing
- Re-enactment of Acadian’s arrival. Canoes will come in off the River Bourgeois waters at the shores of the lower road. Participants will then proceed to the area of the Cenotaph.
- Sponsored by Glad Tidings
- 6:30 PM Unveiling of Monument Ceremonies
- A Memorial monument will be unveiled in commemoration of the first inhabitants of River Bourgeois. A time capsule has been placed in the center of the monument to be opened in 2114.
- Sponsored by CH Boudreau Funeral Home
- 7:30 PM Acadian Celebration
- Taste the same treats that the Acadian’s enjoyed in 1714. Held at the Tara Lynne Center.
- No Fee.
- Sponsored by MacDonnell Pharmacy
- Thursday, August 28th
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Historical Tales/Social
- Free!
- Come out and learn about River Bourgeois’ history.
- Sponsored by Cape Breton Realty
- 7:00 PM 45 Card Play
- Cost is $10 per person.
- Prizes are $300, $200, and $100.
- Refreshments will be served.
- Sponsored by Louie’s Cozy Corner
- 7:00 PM Corn Boil at the Docks
- Corn and drink $2.00.
- Sponsored by Canso Ford Sales (2005) Ltd
- Friday, August 29th
- 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Dance
- Featuring the spectacular band “Rockit” from Sydney who will entertain everyone with their 60’s and 70’s Rock and Roll music.
- $10 per person and cash bar.
- Sponsored by Bluenose Insurance
- Saturday, August 30th
- 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM Men’s Breakfast
- $8 for adults
- $5 for children under 10 yrs.
- Sponsored by the Municipality of Richmond County
- 8:00 AM All day Lob Ball Tournament
- At the Edwin Bona/St. Peter’s field. “Fun Division” only (minimum 3 women per team).
- Fee $200/team, cash prizes.
- To book call Christine at 535-3085 during daytime hours. Team must pay prior to receiving schedule.
- Canteen Services/Barbecue will be available at the Edwin Bona Field on Saturday and Sunday.
- Sponsored by Brent’s Auto Body & Towing
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Art Show
- Art Show at Boyd’s Warehouse featuring local artisans.
- Sponsored by the Daly sisters
- 1:00 PM Louisbourg Re-enactment
- The staff of the Fortress of Louisbourg will do a re-enactment in the park behind the Tara Lynne Center.
- Sponsored by Tri Mac Toyota
- 2:00 PM Children’s Booth Games
- 6:00 PM Music at Boyd’s Wharf
- Come listen to local musicians while enjoying the outdoors. BBQ and refreshments for purchase. Bring your own chair.
- Sunday, August 31st
- 8:00 AM Lob Ball Tournament continues
- 9:00 AM Kid’s Pancake Breakfast
- $2.00 admission per child.
- Breakfast followed by a painting bash in the hall basement. Fill your belly and let your creative minds soar.
- Sponsored by Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home Ltd
- 11:00 AM Children’s Tie Dye Party
- Fee $2.00.
- Take old clothes or anything you want dyed. A snack will be provided and music of their choice will be played.
- Sponsored by Lobsters ‘R’ Us Ltd
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Art Show continues.
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cardboard Boat Races.
- Build your own boat at the docks with materials supplied.
- Fee is $10.
- Children under age ten must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must have their own life jacket.
- Pre-register with Christine 535-3085.
- Sponsored by Richmond Enterprises Ltd
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Potluck Supper
- Adults $8
- Children under 10 yrs $4.
- If donating any goodies we kindly ask you place the food in foil pans for convenience. Not having to return dishes/containers back to our generous donators saves space and time. Thank You.
- Sponsored by Foodland
- 7:00 PM Concert
- $5 per person.
- Come and be entertained by great musicians and emcee Joey Jones. Ticket draws will take place during intermission.
- Sponsored by Bluewave Energy
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