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Poisson d'Avril

Presented by Larry Spring Museum at Spring Commons, Fort Bragg CA

Apr 01 2022
Poisson d'Avril

Participate in the first annual celebration of Poisson d’Avril!

A long, long time ago, the New Year started on the 1st of April, a natural progression for pagan renewal. The Feast of Fools was a term given to many medieval festivals celebrated during the fifth-sixteenth centuries in Europe, and these celebrations developed a tradition of practical jokes.

In France, Belgium and French-speaking areas of Switzerland and Canada, the April 1st tradition is often known as “April Fish” (Poisson d’Avril in French). Pranks include attempting to attach a paper fish ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Entrance by donation

LOCATION

Spring Commons

231 E. Redwood Ave., Fort Bragg, CA 95437

PARKING INFO

Spring Commons is available for rent. Large gates into the yard make load in easy.

The yard includes a small caravan that can be used as a stage and/or a service area

Depending on the event, we have room to park 2 cars. It is otherwise street parking.

Washroom facilities are available.

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