Festival Bon Ami Get Together

Music, Festival

In 1967 the Town of Dalhousie put on an event for Canada's 100th Birthday. It was a huge success, the community got together and celebrated. The following summer, it seemed like something was missing, the town needed a summer Festival. The Mayor at the time was Leo Blanchard and he appointed Wally Guitard to be the first festival Chairman. A few months later, Mayor Leo Blanchard cut the ribbon on July 24th 1969 to kick off the first annual Bon Ami Festival. The festival wrapped up with a parade on the 27th. During the opening ceremonies, Mayor Blanchard said "if the people get together, they will have fun". He was right, and this is why we continue to put together a fun-filled festival.