Acadian Festival 2024 Nova Scotians. Acadians living in various part of the world will gather in southwestern nova scotia for nine days of celebrations in august. Celebrate over 400 years of acadian culture and heritage with le congrès mondial acadien 2024 through festivities, events and family reunions in yarmouth & acadian shores and bay of.

Proclaimed in 2023 and celebrated for the first time in august 2024, acadian heritage month recognizes and honors cultural, social and economical contributions made by acadian. The government is investing $2.5 million to support the argyle and clare regions in hosting congrès mondial acadien, an international gathering of acadian communities held.