The 16th edition of the Country Music Festival will be held in Abram-Village from October 10 to 12, featuring three popular events at Village musical acadien. Camping is available at Terre Rouge Campground.
The traditional Evening of Legends will kick off the festival on October 10 at 8 pm. This showcase of amateur, semi-professional, and professional performers pays tribute to traditional country stars of the 1960s–1990s, including Merle Haggard, George Jones, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and many more.
This year’s lineup features Dawson Arsenault, Amy Richard & Tammy Strongman, Crystal Paynter, Herman Marché, Perry Batten, Michel LeBlanc, Nick Arsenault, Shane Arsenault, Lucien Bernard, Joseph Arsenault, and Sandra & Ricky Jones, among others. They will be backed by a professional house band assembled for the event: Rémi Arsenault, Rodney Arsenault, Keelin Wedge, Danny MacNevin, and Ronnie Burke.
Emcee Debbie Rousselle-Montgomery will add humour, music, and country-style contests. Past festivals have featured lighthearted competitions such as cock-a-doodling and animal imitations.
Back by popular demand, the Country Boys Tribute Show returns on October 11 at 8:30 pm. “This amazing show sold out last year,” says organizing committee member Raymond Bernard, who recommends purchasing tickets early. The tribute features the music of Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, and George Strait. The group includes Scott Delhunty, Gerald Delhunty, Marc Babin, and Daniel Goguen, accompanied by five other top-ranking musicians.
The two evening events are 19+, with a cash bar available.
The festival closes with a Thanksgiving turkey dinner on October 12 at 11:30 am, featuring country-rock singer Jordan LeClair of Miscouche, PEI, performing with his children Wilson, Leo, and Evelyn. With 25 years of experience, LeClair offers a wide repertoire spanning country, southern rock, folk, and East Coast favourites by Stompin’ Tom, Stan Rogers, Great Big Sea, Jimmy Rankin, and more. Meal tickets must be purchased in advance.
Individual tickets and packages are available at villagemusical.ca/shop or by calling Léona Gallant (902-439-7411) or Éric Richard (902-315-2593).
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