2026 Programming

Join us for a festive and heartwarming evening where music, good vibes, and local pride will be celebrated!

On stage, discover a lineup of local artists who will have you singing, dancing, and grooving to the rhythm of our greatest hits from yesterday and today.

Bring your chair, your flag, and your biggest smile… and come experience a moment of pride, togetherness, and fun under the stars!

🚐 RVs and campervans are welcome on site.

Event agenda

• 8:45 PM — Opening ceremony
• 9:00 PM — Musical group “Bordasse”
• 9:30 PM — Bonfire
• 9:50 PM — Fireworks display
• 10:00 PM — 100% Québécois

On June 27 and 28, 2026, don’t miss two spectacular days of safety demonstrations and airshows featuring the legendary Canadian Forces Snowbirds! Watch these elite pilots perform breathtaking aerial maneuvers, showcasing extraordinary teamwork, discipline and skill.

A must-see for aviation enthusiasts, families and anyone who admires Canadian excellence!

🚐 RVs and campervans are not permitted on site.

🚌 A free shuttle is available from the Fatima community hall. Departure at 1:00 PM toward the site, return at approximately 5:00 PM.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 — 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Several exhibitors working in public safety and emergency response will be present:

• Sûreté du Québec (Quebec Provincial Police)
• Fire Department (Municipality of the Magdalen Islands)
• Magdalen Islands Ambulance Service
• Rangers
• Marine Response Service

Event agenda :

• 1:00 p.m. — Official Ceremony
• 2:00 p.m. — Snowbirds Air Show
• 3:00 p.m. — Presentation of the rangers of the Islands as well as the Magdalen Islands members of the Canadian Armed Forces who will be present on site.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 — 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Exhibitors return, with themed workshops offered to the public:

• Drug and alcohol awareness
• Cybersecurity and online threats
• Use of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors

Around 2:00 PM, a special demonstration is planned with the arrival of the Canadian Armed Forces’ CH-149 search and rescue helicopter.

Children and adults alike, get ready for a magical day filled with play, laughter, and creativity! The Children’s Festival, for its first edition, offers activities and surprises to discover! Throughout the day, enjoy continuous entertainment, interactive and creative games, and challenges of skill and dexterity.

Also, be sure to meet our mascot, always ready to make children laugh and dance! Come and experience a day of family fun, with your feet in the sand and your head full of unforgettable memories. Bring your smile, your energy, and your sunscreen!

🚐 RVs and campervans are not permitted on site.

Saturday, July 11 — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• 11:00 AM — Atchoum
• 12:00 PM — Lunch (Services available on site)
• 1:00 PM — « Rufus le Vélociraptor »
• 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM — Mini-Paleontologists: full dinosaur-themed zone with interactive archaeological dig stations
• Roaming animation with Hulky the Triceratops and baby dinosaurs
• Airbrush temporary tattoos, foam cannon and inflatable games

Children and adults alike, get ready for a magical day filled with play, laughter, and creativity! The Children’s Festival, for its first edition, offers activities and surprises to discover! Throughout the day, enjoy continuous entertainment, interactive and creative games, and challenges of skill and dexterity.

Also, be sure to meet our mascot, always ready to make children laugh and dance! Come and experience a day of family fun, with your feet in the sand and your head full of unforgettable memories. Bring your smile, your energy, and your sunscreen!

🚐 RVs and campervans are not permitted on site.

Sunday, July 12 — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• 11:00 AM — Atchoum
• 12:00 PM — Lunch (Services available on site)
• 1:00 PM — « Rufus le Vélociraptor »
• 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM — Mini-Paleontologists (full dinosaur zone) with interactive dig stations
• Roaming animation with Hulky the Triceratops and baby dinosaurs
• Airbrush temporary tattoos, foam cannon, inflatable games and Little Whale Festival mascot

Come celebrate the richness and warmth of Acadian culture at our show in Fatima! This festive event honours music, dance, gastronomy and the traditions of the Acadian people, whose history is intimately tied to that of the Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

Whether you’re Acadian or simply curious, come experience a colourful evening filled with infectious rhythms, regional flavours and warm encounters!

🚐 RV and campervan access on site is yet to be confirmed.

Event agenda

• 8:30 PM — Gabriel Leblanc, Marc-Étienne Richard, Simon-Charles Cyr et Anthony Turbide
• 9:30 PM — Lendemain de Veille
• 11:00 PM — Le Retour d’Akadie 2000

Come celebrate the 6th edition of this end-of-summer festival in one of the most beautiful spots in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine! Nestled between sea and cliffs, Anse aux Baleiniers opens its arms for a vibrant, festive celebration deeply rooted in Madelinot soul.

Whether you’re a longtime islander or passing visitor, this festival is an invitation to fully experience the spirit of the Îles: the sea, the music, the laughter and unforgettable encounters. Don’t miss this final festive stop before autumn arrives!

🚐 RVs and campervans are welcome on site.

Event agenda

• 1:00 PM — Chinese auction opens (prizes worth $5,000 and more)
• 7:30 PM — Bonfire with “Sea and Fire Sculpture” performance Sculptors: Jacques Aucoin, Raynald Chevarie, Jeannot Longuépée, Gilbert Chevarie, Laurent Déraspe, Annie Morin
• 19h35 PM — Breen, Lebœuf / Offenback
• 10:10 PM — MysterAct - MZ Laser
• 9h20 — Fireworks
• 9:30 PM — Éric Lapointe