Festival-goers will be able to stretch the party by hitting one of the following Official Festival du Voyageur sites:
Voyageur Trading Post
340 Provencher Blvd.
Centre culturel franco-manitobain
In the heart of St-Boniface, this official site is renowned for its friendly community lunches, spectacular shows and special events such as the Beard Growing Contest, the Jigging and Fiddling Contest, Cajun Night and for the first time this year, DJ Night!
ADMISSION: Voyageur Pass or $10
COMMUNITY LUNCHES
Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Reservations: 204-237-7692
Lunch Shows
presented by Manitoba Public Insurance
February 21
Ça Claque !
February 22
Les Vieux Loups
February 23
Les Louis Boys
February 24
Bon Debarras
EVENING PROGRAMMING
FEBRUARY 17
Opening Night
8 :30p.m. – Ensemble Folklorique de la Rivière Rouge
9:45 p.m. – The Royal Canadian Air Force
Band: Jet Stream
11:15 p.m. – Men in Kilts
FEBRUARY 18
Doors open: 7:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m. – Tracy Bone & JC Campbell
9:30 p.m. – Vince Fontaine: Indian City
FEBRUARY 19
Doors open: 7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. DJ Night: DJ COOP & DJ HUNNICUT
FEBRUARY 23
Cajun Night presented by: Club Regent Casino
18+ only
8 :00 p.m. – Isabeau et les chercheurs d’or
9 :45 p.m. – Roddie Romero and guests
FEBRUARY 24
30th Beard Growing Contest
Jean-Paul-Aubry Hall
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Admission: $10 or Voyageur Pass
Show: Oh My Darling & Dust Rhinos
Information and registration: www.heho.ca or contact the Festival at 237-7692.
In partnership with The Heart & Stroke Foundation and Berns and Black Salon
FEBRUARY 25
Jigging Contest
Doors open: 11 a.m.
Jigging contest from 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.
with Asham Strompers
Letter to the participants
Prize list and registration form
Canot Night
Doors open: 5 p.m.
8:00 p.m. – La Bardasse
9:30 p.m. – Les Vieux Loups
11:00 p.m. – Les Louis Boys
FEBRUARY 26
Fiddling Contest
Doors open: 10 a.m.
Jigging contest from 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.
with Back 40
Letter to the participants
Prize list and registration form
L’Auberge du Violon
Saint-Boniface Cathedral Parish
180 de la Cathédrale Ave.
ADMISSION : Voyageur Pass or $10
L’Auberge du Violon offers you an altogether unique Festival experience. Here the fiddle is at the heart of the entertainment and the Voyageur’s « joie de vivre » resounds strong and free once more « chez nous » (in our home). The Auberge brings to life that spirit of friendship and family so firmly engrained in our ancestors. Homemade suppers, fiddlers with vigorous arms, a large dance floor, a warm and welcoming atmosphere await you at the pavilion where the Fiddle is King.
FEBRUARY 18
Welcome to the Auberge du Violon
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – Michael Audette en Trio
8:30 p.m. – Patti Lamoureux et compagnie
FEBRUARY 19
Parade of The Violins
Doors open: 5:00 p.m.
6 :00 p.m. – In concert – the best fiddling students of Patti Lamoureux, Claudine St-Arnault, Nicholas Messner, Emilie Chartier, amongst others.
8:30 p.m. – George and Friends
FEBRUARY 20
Louis Riel Day
Doors open: 5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – The Rémillard Family
8:30 p.m. – George and Friends
FEBRUARY 21
Métis Mardi Gras
Doors Open: 5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – The Reimer 6
8:30 p.m. – The Artisans
FEBRUARY 23
Hommage to the Golden Age
Doors open: 5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – Michael Audette in Trio
8:30 p.m. – The Artisans
FEBRUARY 24
Celebrating Family
Open doors: 5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – The Reimer 6
8:30 p.m. – The Artisans
FEBRUARY 25
Fiddlin’ Frenzy
Doors open: 5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – Presenting Simon Reimer, Véronique Demers, and Kaithlyn Obedzinski
8:30 p.m. – George and Friends
King’s Head Pub
120 King St.
This English pub located in the trendy Exchange District offers a large selection of beer on tap and serves eclectic food, from classic burgers to Indian cuisine. Discover new talents from Winnipeg featured on the daily late-night shows on the King’s Head stage.
FEBRUARY 17
10:00 p. m. – Dust Rhinos
FEBRUARY 18
10:00 p. m. – Rubber Soul
FEBRUARY 19
10:00 p. m. – All the Kings Men
FEBRUARY 21
9:30 p. m. – Comedy
FEBRUARY 22
10:00 p. m. – Don Amero
FEBRUARY 23
10:00 p. m. – Red Moon Road
FEBRUARY 24
10:00 p. m. – Dirty Catfish Brass Band
FEBRUARY 25
10:00 p. m. – Oh So Popular
FEBRUARY 25
10:00 p. m. – All the Kings Men
Club Regent Casino Trading Post
1425 Regent W ave.
Phone: (204) 957-2500 | 1-800-265-3912
www.casinosofwinnipeg.com
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Sunday: noon to 3:00 a.m.
Club Regent Casino invites you to experience our tropical jungle atmosphere where you can explore a mystical world that includes vibrant flowers, swaying palm trees, and the sounds of tropical birds. Club Regent offers exceptional dining, live entertainment, ultra cool attractions – and all the games you love.
Club Regent Casino is proud to present Cajun Night at the Voyageur Trading Post on Thursday, February 23, 2012.
Relais des pionniers
289 Dussault Ave.
Sts-Martyrs-Canadiens Hall
Start your day off right at the Pionniers Trading post! This official site located in Windsor Park has organized delicious pancake breakfasts and various events for many years featuring talented artists from the community. Radio-Canada’s morning show Radio-Réveil will be on site at the pancake breakfasts on February 23 and 24.
From February 21st to 24th
Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9.m. (from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 24th only)
Admission: Free
Breakfast: $3.50 to $5.50
Group reservations: Luce Malo (204) 254-8547
NEW: Dinner & Show at the Pionniers Trading Post (Booking is required before February 23rd)
Enjoy the local talent along with delicious food from the Pionniers Trading Post (soup, main course and dessert). A warm welcome from our guest artists and our volunteers await you. Doors open at 5 p.m., Dinner is served at 6.p.m. Cash bar. Tables of 8 are available.
Info and reservations: 233-ALLÔ (2556) before February 23rd, 2012.
ADMISSION: Adult: $22 or $12 with a Voyageur Pass
Children (11 years old or less) :$13 or $6 with the Youth Pass
February 24 – The Past Official Voyageurs welcome you as Bandaline and La Bolduc will perform.
February 25 – The Knights of Columbus welcome you as Joelle and Mark, Reimer 6 and the magician Patrick Grégoire will perform.
6:25 p.m.: Patrick Grégoire
7:05 p.m.: Joëlle et Mark
10:15 p.m.: Reimer 6
February 26 – The President’s Breakfast from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Another delicious pancake breakfast open to the public!
Club St-B
171 Dumoulin St.
ADMISSION: Voyageur Pass or $3
Doors open: 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Voyageur Games
Onsite Registration
Located a just a few steps away from Voyageur Park, Club St-B is the site hosting the legendary Voyageur Games. These classic games where contestants compete at leg wrestling, voyageur wrestling, pillow fight, tug of war and log sawing are part of the living traditions of Festival du Voyageur. Come cheer on these amateur voyageurs at these authentic competitions!
FEBRUARY 20
7 p.m. – Voyageur Games
FEBRUARY 21
7 p.m. – Voyageur Games
FEBRUARY 22
7 p.m. – Voyageur Games
FEBRUARY 23
7 p.m. – Voyageur Games
FEBRUARY 25
1 p.m. – Voyageur Games – PLAYOFFS
Le Garage Café
166 Provencher Blvd.
Winner of the Best Pea Soup award at the 2011 Rendez-Vous des Chefs, Garage Café serves delicious food and presents diverse shows every day during Festival du Voyageur. Watch hockey games on their new 12’ HD screen and put on your dancing shoes for the late-night shows.
FEBRUARY 17
9:30 p. m. – Les Voyous
FEBRUARY 18
9:30 p. m. – Brian James and the Tigers
FEBRUARY 19
9:30 p. m. –Cash Grab
FEBRUARY 20
9:30 p. m. – Karaoke Festival!
FEBRUARY 21
9:30 p. m. – Open Mic/ Jam
FEBRUARY 22
9:30 p. m. –Red Moon Road
FEBRUARY 23
9:30 p. m. – Pink Socks
FEBRUARY 24
9:30 p. m. – James and the Giants
FEBRUARY 25
9:30 p. m. – Johnny Cajun
La Broquerie Hotel
3 des Pignons St., La Broquerie
1-866-424-5302
ADMISSION: Free
Located 45 minutes from Winnipeg in the small town of La Broquerie, this site offers a variety of entertainment and traditional food in a modern bar. Surrounded by many snowmobile and cross country ski trails, the true meaning of friendly country hospitality is yours to discover at the La Broquerie Hotel.
