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A Great Lobster Tale!
1949-2024
The Shediac Lobster Festival mission statement
To deliver a distinctive and inclusive lobster-focused experience through entertainment, tasting, and learning with community engagement.
1949 • JULY 6 - 8
Miss Canada 1948, Beatty Jeanne Ferguson, is at the Shediac Lobster Festival. Kiosks on the Festival grounds, yacht racing in the Shediac Bay, and a baseball game attract thousands of spectators. The first Shediac Lobster Festival Queen is Shirley McLellan.
1949, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1950 • JULY 6 - 8
Visitors get the chance to see the famous signer Marie-Germaine LeBlanc (also named Festival Queen) and the Armdale Choir (a women’s choir), as
well as visit a tent to explore the history of lobster fishing.
1951 • JULY 11 - 13
The guest of honour is the Montreal Canadiens’ wingman, Maurice “Rocket” Richard. He met many fans during the three days of festivities. On top of choirs, there are also acrobatics by Arthur Cormier’s company from St. Joseph.
E-25219, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1952 • JULY 9 - 12
The Festival is the talk of the town because the French vessel l’Aventure, as well as other vessels from the Canadian and German fleets, are at the Shediac Harbour. Queens from other local festivals join Miss Claudette LeBlanc for her coronation: the Queen of the Memramcook strawberry festival, the Apple Queen, Miss Moncton and Miss Prince Edward Island.
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1953 • JULY 16 - 19
The celebrations coincide with the Town of Shediac’s 50th anniversary. The weather’s bad, and the festivities, which were supposed to start on Wednesday, July 15th, don’t begin until Thursday and last until Sunday. Helicopters and airplanes entertain the crowd.
Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson E-25226 (1953)
1954 • JULY 13 - 18
The 1954 edition is the first time the festivities last five days. Four bands participate in the Shediac Lobster Festival and Hugh John Flemming, Premier of the province, is also among the participants.
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E-25176 (1954), Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1955 • AUGUST 12 - 16
The Festival is postponed for one month to coincide with the bicentennial celebrations of the dispersal of Acadians. This special edition’s marked by a monument to five illustrious Shediac figures on Saturday, August 13th — Pascal Poirier, Clarence Webster, Placide Gaudet, Israël Landry and Ferdinand Robidoux. On Sunday, August 14th, 10,000 visitors attend the event and the following day, it’s the blessing of the fishing boats.
E-25217, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1956 • AUGUST 8 - 11
The decision’s made to have the Festival in August again, due to the success of the previous year’s event. The blessing of the boats took place once again and the Queen, Miss Lea Gaudet, is crowned by the Summerside Lobster Festival Queen, Miss Patsy Preston.
1957 • AUGUST 20 - 24
The 1957 guest of honour is Mr. John Fisher, a famous CBC radio commentator and now Director of the Canadian Tourism Bureau. He is credited with the Festival’s five-year hiatus. He feels that the Festival lacks Acadian charm and doesn’t focus enough on lobster. Mr. Fisher’s comments win out over the organizing committee, and they take a break.
1958-1959-1960-1961 • NO FESTIVALS
1962 • AUGUST 15 - 18
The Shediac Lobster Festival resumes in 1962 after much consideration. The organizing committee works hard and organizes a varied and busy program. One full day’s devoted to Acadian celebrations with a grandiose parade, probably in response to Mr. Fisher’s comments in 1957, while the Navy and the Air Force play prominent roles on the other days. The largest lobster pot is on site.
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E-25178 (1962), Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études Anselme-Chiasson
1963 • AUGUST 14 - 17
The Blue Angels, an aerial acrobatic group with six planes, are visiting. The parade is particularly beautiful that year, with horses and colourful automobiles. The guest of honour is the “Pocket Rocket,” Henri Richard.
E-25091, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études Ansemlme-Chiasson
1964 • AUGUST 13 - 15
It was decided that for the next year, the Festival would have a permanent building. This year, people enjoy the circus and the bands, the fiddler Éloi LeBlanc and the folklorist Lorenzo Bourque, who delight the large crowd. More than 230 Wally Byam trailers, the ancestor of the Airstream, are in Shediac during the Festival.
1965 • AUGUST 18 - 21
This is the first time that Mr. Sweep, the internationally known jester, is present. Several shows take place, including Édith Butler and Lorenzo Bourque. Another new feature for that year — a sports car rally where 15 cars drive 720 miles across the South and Southeast of the province over a 24-hour period.
E-25062A, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études Ansemlme-Chiasson
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1966 • AUGUST 17 - 21
Mr. Sweep, the king of jesters, is on site to the delight of the children. That year, there’s a seaplane race with about 40 planes, as well as a horse show. The Bill Lynch circus is also there with rides, games and performances by unique people like the turtle woman, the tattooed man, etc.
E-25097 (1966) Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
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1967 • JULY 12 - 16
On the first day, there’s a parade. Mr. Sweep is back for the festivities. Claude Provost of the
Montréal Canadiens (winner of seven Stanley Cups at the time) and pianist Norm Amadio,
among others, are also present. The Bill Lynch circus is also present. According to the Festival
organizers, four tons of lobsters are eaten each year. The Centennial Park in Shediac is inaugurated during these celebrations.
E-25159 (1967), Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1968 • JULY 10 - 14
Several thousand visitors come to the Festival. Three hundred and fifty guests dance until 1:00 a.m. at the Lobster Festival Ball. The
ever-popular Mr. Sweep gives several shows. There’s a performing dog show and the Bill Lynch circus is still on the grounds.
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E-25060 (1968), Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1969 • JULY 10 - 13
Mr. Sweep performs for the 5th consecutive year. Acrobats perform high-wire acts, then the Beausejour Choir and the Chinese Youngs illusionists perform. The Shediac and Cap-Pelé firefighters compete in a tug-of-war.
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1970 • JULY 8 - 12
During this edition of the Festival, the twinning of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, with the Town of Shediac is confirmed. The Skating Corbinos
(on roller skates), the Gélélou, as well as bands from Shediac, Sackville, Parrsboro and Saint John attend the celebrations.
E-25145 (1971), Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
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1971 • JULY 7 - 11
“3,000 pounds of lobster awaits 40,000 people” is the headline on the front page of the program. The Bill Lynch circus, Frank and Ellen Wood with their exotic animals, and Donat Lacroix entertain the crowd. The days are themed, as they have been on occasion in the past — Wednesday is New Brunswick Day, Thursday is
Massachusetts Day, Friday is Quebec Day, Saturday is Ontario Day and Sunday is Canada and the United States Day.
E-25136 (1970), Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1972 • JULY 12 - 16
Mr. Sweep is still very popular with children. Adults can enjoy magician Eric Levinson, who is nicknamed “The New Houdini.” The Alinos and Paulette Cormier charm the public with their songs, and the children’s parade is a success. There are 7,000 spectators on the Festival grounds to see Donald Lautrec sing.
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E-25103 (1972), Collection journal Évangéline,
Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1973 • JULY 11 - 15
The Festival’s a great success with over 70,000 festival goers. Three parades are held that year and magic was definitely popular: festival goers can see John Stuart and company, as well as dog acts with magic. There’s a horse show, and the Feux-Follets, Blue Diamonds and Paulette Cormier provide music and singing at the Festival. New this year — there’s a bicycle race from Shediac to Shemogue.
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E-25074 (1973), Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
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1974 • JULY 9 - 14
Singers like Johnny Farago and Nicole Cloutier perform. In total, 60,000 people come, and since the weather isn’t good, these are good figures.
E-25087 (1974), Collection Évangéline, Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1975 • JULY 8 - 13
This is a turning point for the Festival. The Town of Shediac now administers the Festival and the festivities are extended
to six days. There are many improvements such as a fence and a new ventilation and heating system for the arena. The Jeunes chanteurs d’Acadie perform twice, Mr. Sweep entertains the children, and the knife throwers “The White Clouds” and the Sabo’s International Chimpanzees are also present.
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E-25195 (1975), Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1976 • JULY 13 - 18
The Lobster Festival is known to be packed with events. Carlos Duos acrobats, escape tricks with magician Norman Bigelow, in addition to the aerial exploits of the Armed Forces, are only a few of the shows that take place during this edition of the Festival.
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E-25071 (1976), Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
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1977 • JULY 12 - 17
There are tightrope walkers, dance troupes, jugglers, magicians — it’s a very varied program. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. The rides are there again this year.
E-25202 (1977), Collection Évangéline, Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
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1978 • JULY 12 - 16
Fireworks, tightrope walkers, magicians and karate demonstrations fill the program. This edition corresponds with the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Shediac and what better way to celebrate this anniversary than with lobster!
E-25122 (1978), Collection Évangéline, Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
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1979 • JULY 10 - 15
As in previous years, a 50-mile amateur bicycle race is hosted on Sunday. The circus, Miss Constance and her leopards, Mr. Sweep, and the parades are enjoyed by visitors. This is the first time the Festival has given away a souvenir dollar as part of the festivities and it has a retail value of $1 at businesses in the town.
E-25218 (1979), Collection Évangéline, Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1980 • JULY 8 - 13
The Acadian Bolduc, Mrs. Lorraine Diotte, is the featured show, while the roller-skating sessions in the arena are also very popular.
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E-25127 (1980), Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
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1981 • JULY 7 - 12
For the event, twinning with the city of Saint-Pierre, from the islands of St-Pierre- et-Miquelon, is celebrated on July 7th. Angèle Arsenault, Roland et les Acadiens, along with JYP and Paulette Cormier-Roy, have the crowd dancing and singing.
E-25237 (1981), Collection Évangéline, Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
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1982 • JULY 6 - 11
This is the 100th anniversary of the Town of Shediac. It seems that the Town spent more time on the presentation of the 100th than on the description of the program — there are only vague definitions of “daily entertainment” and “action sports.”
E-25134 (1984), Collection Évangéline, Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1983 • JULY 5 - 10
The event has a new removable structure for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada expo. The parade at the end of the Festival has more than 80 bands, floats, majorettes and groups. The Italian Air Force is on hand to celebrate the 50th anniversary of General Balbo’s arrival in Shediac. This is also the 7th year in a row that the Campbell rides have been part of the event.
1984 • JULY 10 - 15
One of the interesting events is the reunion of most of the Festival Queens since 1954 at a dance at the LJR school! Several companies like NBTel, Pepsi and Humpty Dumpty are on site to showcase
their products, in addition to performances by local talent.
1984-07-09, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1985 • JULY 9 - 14
Performances are varied, including The Great Wiregards, who perform aerial acrobatics without safety nets, Precision on Wheels, who perform acrobatics on bicycles, and much more.
1985-07-08, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1986 • JULY 9 - 13
New this year are performances of the Harold and Maude play by the Viola Léger Company, starring Viola Léger. Lynch Midway is on site with the circus, and Mr. Sweep is back. Danse Encorps, the Dejarogi, Boulevard and Carrousel groups provide entertainment for visitors.
1986-07-09b, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1987 • JULY 8 - 11
This is the year of folk music and theatre at the Shediac Lobster Festival. Viola Léger’s group offers performances of La Sagouine and Le Nez, while Danse Encorps, Bob White’s Country and Western Band and Groupe Musical des îles de la Madeleine provide music and dance. For the first time in 27 years, Mr. Sweep is not participating — at 73 years of age, he says he needs to rest and hopes to be back next year.
1988 • JULY 5 - 10
The Shediac Lobster Festival welcomes approximately 50,000 visitors. Magicians, Danse Encorps dancers, karate demonstrations and rides entertain young and old. Ti-Blanc Morin and his music entertain the crowd.
1989 • JULY 11 - 16
Boum le Clown and Josephine, a Cajun music group, La Wing à Hein, Jimmy Dooley, Ti-Blanc Morin and the rides entertain visitors.
1989-07-10, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1990 • JULY 10 - 15
That year, three new attractions are introduced — the world’s largest lobster, floats from the Shediac region and a 15,000-light system, representing a $500,000 investment. The Pom’Kanel folkloric ballet company from Martinique, with 25 dancers and five musicians, steal the show that year. There are approximately 50,000 participants in all.
1991 • JULY 9 - 14
This year’s highlights include the RCMP Musical Ride, Mr. Sweep’s 22nd appearance and Donnie and the Monarchs.
1991-07-08, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1992 • JULY 7 - 12
People are treated to performances by Mr. Sweep, Kevin Robart the magician, the circus and theatre group La P’tite Fanfare and Herbie Gallant & New Connection. Scott Pellerin, a Shediac native and player with the New Jersey Devils of the NHL, as well as Oscar Gaudet, a hockey player from the Memramcook area, are also there.
1992-07-10, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1993 • JULY 6 - 11
Hot air balloon rides, Mr. Sweep, magician Kevin Robart, and for the first time, a culinary battle between three Maritime chefs entertain the crowd.
1993-07-03, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1994 • JULY 6 - 10
The rides are there again this year. Paulette and Irois, Cayen, the Mirage look-alike group, Marc Warren and Big League, Rhythm Train and Larry Maillet provide the music. Kevin Robart, the very popular illusionist, is on site.
1994-07-2-3, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1995 • JULY 5 - 9
For the 16th consecutive year, the George Gallant race is held. Shirley Albert, Donnie and The Monarchs, the P’tit Cajun group, Cayen and Paulette et Irois make the crowd dance.
gallant-depart, Acadie-Nouvelle
1996 • JULY 10 - 14
The Festival features magician Kevin Robart, Ti-Blanc Morin, Art Richard and the Academy of Classical Ballet. That year’s edition is marked by Hurricane Bertha, which dumped an enormous amount of rain.
1997 • JULY 1 - 6
The Festival takes place a week earlier than usual. To paraphrase Emery Bourque, the president of the Festival, “Why would people want to see Bryan Adams when they can go to see him in Montreal? People in the region want to see Les méchants maquereaux!” In addition to Les méchants maquereaux, the groups Barachois, Roland et Johnny, Art Richard and McKeel keep people dancing.
1997-06-30, 1989-07-10, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1998 • JULY 8 - 12
Les méchants maquereaux, Roland et Johnny, Shirley Albert, Denise Murray, Roland Cormier and Suroît make young and old alike dance on the Festival grounds.
1998-07-07, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
1999 • JULY 3 - 12
Édith Butler, André Philippe Gagnon, Grand Dérangement and 1755 charm the public. Carmen Campagne, Josée Boudreau, An Acoustic Sin, Marcella Richard and Blou are also part of the 9-day program.
1999-07-05A, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
2000 • JULY 2 - 9
Bois-Joli, 1755, Blou, Suroît, Michelle Wright, Julian Austin, Daniel Goguen and the group Belivo provide the music. A strong wind damages the tent and the Carmen Campagne show can’t take place because of this wind.
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2001 • JULY 4 - 8
The Beatles Forever tribute, Banshee, Razzmatazz, Cayouche, Bois-Joli, Gary Donelle, Belivo, George Belliveau and Magma provide the music. Family Funshine and Art Richard entertain families.
2002 • JUNE 29 - JULY 7
Music is provided by Suroît, Garoche, Art Richard, Banshee, Zarico, Les Muses, Roland Cormier, Paul Dwayne, Hert LeBlanc, La Virée, Bois-Joli, Fayo, Dynamic Youth and Belivo. There is also the comedy show Les Bilingues et les Boudeuses. This is also the first time that the Arts and Crafts Village is held.
2003 • JULY 9 - 13
Les Muses, Zarico, Marcella Richard, Blue Grass Diamonds, Cayouche, Gary Donelle, Carmen Campagne, Garoche, Mélanie Sophie Richard, Bois-Joli, Pauline Léger and Art Richard are part of the musical cohort.
2004 • JULY 7 - 11
Kevin Robart (magician), Blue Grass Diamonds, Norm The Jammer,
Burning Hands, Shirley Myers, Frolik, Zarico, Art Richard, Paul
Hébert and Roger Duplessis make sure that the festival goers have
a good time.
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2005 • JULY 6 - 10
The music of The Gerry Band, Blue Grass Diamonds, Gary Donelle, Zarico, Frolik, Roland Gauvin, Aboiteau and Art Richard keep people dancing. The children’s parade is still one of the most anticipated events of the Festival.
2007-07-03, Collection journal Évangéline, Centre d’études
acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson
2006 • JULY 5 - 9
The crowd is treated to The Rock Island Line Johnny Cash Tribute, Cayouche and Trooper, who get people dancing. The Campbell rides are a delight for young and old.
2007 • JULY 4 - 8
Visitors are treated to a number of local musicians, such as Cayouche, Hert LeBlanc, Samuel Richard, Thane Dunn, Tracy Starr, George Belliveau, Melanie Morgan, but also artists from elsewhere, such as Radio Radio. Comedians Mike McDonald and Marc Sauvé, as well as the USA Breakdancers entertain visitors.
2008 • JULY 2 - 6
Visitors can enjoy lobster in abundance! The lobster eating contest is still the most popular event. The Hardcore Troubadours, Shirley Albert, The Divorcees, Dirty Deeds, Tracy Starr, La Famille Arsenault, Raymond Savoie, the Gigue group and Cayouche provide the musical entertainment for the Festival. Finally, the clowns Biscuit and Macaroni, the comedian Dominick Leonard and the magician Gino Levesque delight the children.
2009 • JULY 8 - 12
Visitors to the Festival are in for a treat. Wednesday night features a night of metal music with Secret Agent, Sigil of Aeons, To the Hollows, and Rebecca’s Grave. On Thursday night, country music is on the menu with Scott & Gerald, Melanie Morgan, Tradition and Shirley Albert. On Friday night, Cross Fire, Tempting Tragedy and Dirty Deeds are part of the rock night. On Saturday night, Angry Candy, Raymond Savoie, Jigueu, Cotchineux, Rhéal LeBlanc and Réveil provide the music. The Shediac Lobster Festival is listed as one of the top 100 festivals in Canada.
2010 • JULY 7 - 11
On July 7th, Marc Babin and Scott & Gerald get people dancing. On July 8th, Angry Candy hosts the rock night. On July 9th, Lisa LeBlanc, Cayouche and Suroît are part of the Acadian Night. Raymond Savoie, Acajun, Rhéal LeBlanc and Réveil host the 2nd Acadian Night.
Finally, Art Richard and the children’s parade close the Festival.
2011 • JULY 6 - 12
The play Madame Yvonne entre au foyer is a hit during the celebrations. The Big Bad Marty Band, Josée Vautour, Angry Candy,
Raymond Savoie, Rhéal LeBlanc, Laurie LeBlanc, Renegade and Beach Bums are among the musical groups that delight visitors.
New this edition: local restaurants have the chance to showcase their products and the restaurants Tait House, Chez Gabrièle and
Le Petit Paris are happy to participate.
2012 • JULY 11 - 15
Big Bad Marty Band, Angry Candy, Keep the Faith (Bon Jovi tribute band), Aboiteau, SoulD, Arsenault, and Raymond Savoie get people dancing, while the play Madame Yvonne entre au foyer continues to delight the audience. As always, the rides and lobster suppers are a hit with everyone.
yvonne_fete, Acadie Nouvelle
2013 • JULY 10 - 14
Roland et monsieur Crapaud, Ti-Blanc Morin, Rick Reese and Neon Highway, Little Rusty, Steve LeBlanc, Big Bad Marty Band, Réveil, Guy LeBlanc and Jacques Comeau and Steve LeBlanc, 3rd Degree and The Melotones provide the music. Remi Boudreau, Madame Yvonne and Cyrus the Hypnotist also entertain the crowd.
2014 • JULY 9 - 13
For this edition of the Shediac Lobster Festival, the organizers want to make a 65-foot lobster roll. When informed that the world record
is 68 feet, they had to add 4 feet to their initial calculations. In addition to the bread, 60 pounds of lobster, 10 heads of lettuce and four litres of mayonnaise are used.
At the Festival itself, Ti-Blanc Morin, Bryan Mallery, and Marty & Rosa provide the music. Friday, July 1st, there’s a legendary rock night that includes Rosa Laricchiuta, Jean-Marc LeBlanc, Steve LeBlanc, Isabelle LeBlanc, Stephanie Fraser, Norm The Jammer, Guy LeBlanc, Paul Lee, Brandon Furlotte and Big Bad Marty Band. On Saturday, July
12th, Rhéal LeBlanc, Jacques Comeau, Melanie Morgan, Shirley Albert, Victor Cormier, Brenda Doiron, Marco Silver and The Backyard Devils are all a part of the country night.There is also a boat parade between the two marinas in Shediac.
2015 • JULY 8 - 12
Liz and Ben, Felix Belliveau, Jean Belliveau, Jacques Comeau and Jean-Marc LeBlanc play music outdoors. Acadian Night features Laurie LeBlanc, Jacques Comeau and George Belliveau. For the rock night, Rosa Laricchiuta and the Big
Bad Marty Band provide the music. Angry Candy closes the Festival on Sunday, after the children’s parade, of course.
09a_festival, Acadie Nouvelle
2016 • JULY 6 - 10
The world’s largest lobster roll returns to Shediac, with a 106-foot, 2-inch lobster roll! Eighty-five pounds of lobster, six pounds of
mayonnaise and six heads of lettuce fill the roll. The Ales and Tails event is presented for the first time. Chuck Hughes, star of the
Food Network and chef of two Montreal restaurants, is invited to make lobster rolls. Roland et monsieur Crapaud, Brian Mallery,
Jacques Comeau, Felix Belliveau, Jean Belliveau, Ti-Blanc Morin, Liz and Ben, Three Bob Night, Big Bad Party Band, Bad Addiction,
9 Mile River and Angry Candy keep visitors singing and dancing. The 37th edition of the George Gallant race also takes place.
2017 • JULY 5 - 9
This year’s event is special for local seniors — the mascot, Mr. Lobster, and Ti-Blanc Morin, a local artist, visit five nursing homes. A paint
night is planned for the first time as part of the Lobster Festival, as well as a washer toss and pickleball tournament. It’s also the first time
that tickets can be purchased online. Blue Grass Diamonds, Jacques Comeau, Felix and Jean Belliveau, Simply Blue, Frank Williams, Sweet
Temptation, Angry Candy, Rosa Laricchuita, Big Bad Party Band, Bouboul, Norm The Jammer and others provide the music. The largest lobster roll in the world is made in Shediac - 180 pounds of lobster, 3 litres of mayonnaise and 224 feet of bread!
2018 • JULY 1 - 8
There are crafts, culinary seminars and activities for the little ones at the Shediac Multipurpose Centre. Washer toss and pickleball are back. For the occasion, 10,000 baby lobsters are released into Shediac Bay. Laurie LeBlanc, Hert LeBlanc, Sweet Temptation,
Mario Lebreton, Jean Belliveau, Felix Belliveau and Jacques Comeau get the young and old alike dancing.
2019 • JULY 10 - 14
Loaded Dice, Mixtape, George Belliveau, Jean Belliveau, Felix Belliveau, Old School, Signal Hill, Izabelle, Dominique Dupuis, Suroît, Jacques Comeau and Big Bad Party Band provide the music. Jass-Sainte à la Camp is also a show well appreciated by visitors.
2020 • CANCELLED BECAUSE OF COVID-19
2021 • JULY 9 - 11
This edition is shortened due to COVID-19 restrictions. Big Bad Party Band performs on Friday, July 9th, as well as Cayouche on Saturday, July 10th. On Sunday, July 11th, Hert and Rhéal LeBlanc are on stage for Une belle histoire d’humour.
2022 • JULY 2 - 10
This is the first claw race. The play T’chisqué ça is well appreciated by the public. Signal Hill, Cayouche, Les Gars du Nord, and Laurie LeBlanc provide the music. It was the return of La Grande Table, the event where Main Street’s closed and there’s a lobster feast.
2023 • JULY 1 - 9
Several events are making their first appearance, including the international evening Ensemble CAFi Together and La P’Tite Tent, which offers a new entertainment space during the day with performances by local artists on the festival site. Evening concerts with bands like 1755 and Signal Hill also create a festive atmosphere. Highlights such as La Grande Table, where hundreds of people gather for a lobster feast on Main Street, and Corks and Claws, continue to delight the audience year after year.
2024 • JULY 5 - 14
Here’s to another 75 years of celebrations and cherished memories with loved ones. May the beloved Shediac Lobster Festival remain a yearly community and tourist favourite gathering place. We look forward to seeing all our festival friends, and making new ones, for many years to come!
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