Joie de vivre Festival

It’s the inaugural Joie de vivre Festival in West Nipissing.

Committee member Peggy Thomson says performances include country artist Deric Ruttan Friday night and 80’s rock band Honeymoon Suite on Saturday.There’s also a host of local and French-Canadian talent taking to the stage as well.

Thomson says everything is at Goulard Park, in the field behind the community centre, pointing out there’s a huge tent that fits 3,000 people under it.

Meantime, the 3rd annual St-Jean Family Day goes during the day on Saturday — including inflatables, face painting, a community competition and a photo-booth too.

Tickets for the entire event are 50-dollars for the weekend.