An estimated 10,000 visitors are expected to attend Moncton’s Acadie Rock Festival later in August.

Festival Director Xavier Richard said the 13th annual festival will have a diverse lineup of artists, including musicians, poets and drag performers.

“Acadie Rock is all about presenting new things, new ideas, and new bands. Our event revolves around inclusivity and diversity. I can’t push those two words enough,” said Richard.

“It’s all about the underground music, discovering new things, learning new things, either through art, through drag, and through music.”

The week-long event from Aug. 13 to 18 will feature a mixture of Canadian performers from all walks of life, including musician and songwriter Max Bujold of Fall River, N.S., Cocagne poet Rose Despres, Cuban singer Dee Hernandez, and Indigenous singer-songwriter Elisapie of Salluit, Que.

Richard also said volunteers are welcome to help throughout the week or for a few days.