Among the many musicians who took to the stage were Mary Barter and Chloe Briand, both 11, who played traditional songs on the accordion.
"I've been playing for seven years," said Mary. "I just love playing music."
Chloe said she enjoyed playing for the crowds.
"First I started with lessons at school and I got better after awhile," she said. "I guess it's true what they say, practice makes perfect."
Both young ladies were taught to play by Bernard Felix, who has taught local students to play the accordion for several years. He also performed at the festival, along with Robert Felix and Norman Formanger.
The trio, known as Felix and Formanger, played a variety of songs, with some festival goers getting up to dance during their set.
The festival alternates annually between Mainland and Cape St. George, with a focus on local performers. When the event is held in Cape St. George, it is known as Une Longue Veillee, the name of the original francophone festival on the peninsula.
Laura Aylward, on behalf of MP Judy Foote, welcomed visitors on the first day of the festival. She praised the organizers and volunteers for their hard work, and noted it was wonderful to see so many people in attendance.
In addition to the live performances, there were were games for children, locally made meals, and booths for vendors at the festival.
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