The current edition of the Festival, presented February 25th to 29th 2004, featured
two days of student programming, a gala concert at the Port Theatre, an ice
sculpture demonstration in the downtown area as well as two days of food, music
and dance (Maple Sugar Party) at the Festival Village. The Village was once again
expanded to include a community tent, a show tent, a Maple Sugar Party tent, a
volunteer tent and a children’s castle. This version of the Festival attracted an
estimated 8,600 visits over five days.

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