The Festival acadien de Caraquet: a leader in cultural promotion in Acadia for almost 50 yearsSince its inception as a simple village party in 1963, the Festival acadien has showcased culture as a vital component of its programming. In the early years, community theatre shared the spotlight with the Blessing of the Fleet. The year 1966 marked the appearance of the first 'boîtes à chansons' and, in 1969, the first 'Gala de la chanson' made its debut. more... See more text