Festival du Bois 2025 – Maillardville's Music & Culture Festival

📅 Dates: March 7 - 9, 2025
📍 Location: Mackin Park, 1046 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam, BC
🎟️ Tickets: $23 - $34 (Early Bird Discounts Available) | Kids 12 & under free
🌐 Website: Festival du Bois Official Site

Experience the Heart of French Canadian Culture in BC!

Join us for the 36th Annual Festival du Bois, the largest and longest-running Francophone festival in British Columbia. Taking place under the big tents in Mackin Park, Coquitlam, from March 7-9, 2025, this lively festival celebrates the rich French Canadian and Francophone heritage through music, dance, storytelling, traditional cuisine, family-friendly activities, and cultural experiences.

Whether you’re a longtime festival-goer or a first-time visitor, Festival du Bois offers something for everyone!

🎶 Festival Highlights

⭐ Headline Performance – Yves Lambert et Le Grand Orchestre

• Experience Québec folk music icon Yves Lambert and his seven-piece “Grand Orchestra” as he celebrates 50 years in music on Saturday, March 8.

🎵 Live Music & Performances Across Two Stages
Enjoy performances from some of the most talented musicians from Québec, Ontario, BC, and beyond, featuring traditional, contemporary, and global sounds. This year’s lineup includes:

• Collage Trad (BC) – A mix of contemporary fiddling, swing, jazz, and folk
• La Déferlance (QC) – High-energy traditional Québec music
• LeFLOFRANCO (ON) – Multicultural pop-urban beats and French hip-hop
• Kutapira (BC) – Afro-Cuban & Zimbabwean marimba fusion
• Jocelyn Pettit (BC) – Celtic-inspired fiddle, step dancing & vocals
• Alouest (BC) – French Canadian folk with a West Coast twist
• The Sybaritic String Band (BC) – Live contra dance music

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Fun & Kids’ Zone

• Petit Chapiteau (Children’s Tent) Performances:
  • Will’s Jams – CBC Kids star & JUNO-nominated children’s performer
  • Madame Diva – Engaging French music performances
  • Micah – Fun-filled, interactive sing-alongs
  • Profaqua – Exciting science shows for kids
• Face Painting & Puppet Shows
• Sugar Shack – Traditional maple taffy on snow

🎭 Workshops & Cultural Experiences

• Traditional Dance & Music Workshops
• French Storytelling Sessions
• Pancake Breakfast & French Mass (Sunday, March 9)
• Contra Dance Party (Friday, March 7) – Free Admission!

🍁 Authentic French Canadian Cuisine
Indulge in classic dishes like poutine, crêpes, tourtière, maple treats, and more while enjoying a vibrant festival atmosphere.

📅 Festival Schedule & Hours

📌 Friday, March 7

• 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM – Free Community Night with live music and Contra Dance Party

📌 Saturday, March 8

• 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM – Full day of music, performances, and activities
• 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM – Yves Lambert et Le Grand Orchestre headline concert

📌 Sunday, March 9

• 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM – French Mass & Pancake Breakfast
• 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM – Live music, workshops, kids’ activities, and more

🎟️ Ticket Information

Taxes not included. Save 20% with Early Bird tickets (available until February 2, 2025).

• Friday Opening Night: FREE
• Adults: $34 per day
• Students & Seniors: $23 per day
• Kids 12 & Under: FREE
• Sunday Pancake Breakfast: $7 (kids) | $12 (adults) (not included in admission)

📌 Note: The festival runs rain or shine. Pets are not allowed (except for service animals).