Updated on April 02/2008

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• St. Andrews by-the-Sea Winter FestivalOpen Date: 21/11/2007 Close Date: 01/01/2008 A Season of Light and Wonder A month-long festival in St. Andrews by-the-Sea… from the delightful Firemen’s Candlelight Parade to toe-tapping holiday music that will put a twinkle in the eye of the young and young-at-heart. Sip mulled cider while strolling through our shops brimming with holiday treasures or see award-winning Kingsbrae Garden come alive with a spectacle of lights and music. Step back in time at the Ross Memorial Museum , a beautifully decorated annual holiday favourite. Contact Information Julie Crichton Office phone: 506-529-3555 Fax number: 506-529-8095 E-mail Address: stachamb@nbnet.nb.ca Web Site: http://www.townofstandrews.ca

• February 16-17 Winterfest Gigantic Ice Slides (up to 7 meters in height) SnowMazing Labyrinth, Children's Elfin Maze Jack Frost's Cavern, Polar Bear Golf Pony Rides, Winter Bowling & Curling Dog Sled & Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Some events may be slightly modified pending weather conditions. and more. Lots of winter fun for the whole family. Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm. Off Sunset Dr. on the city's Northside. Fredericton http://www.winterfest.nb.ca/
• February 15-24 - Wild Wacky Wonderful Winter Carnival Riverview's Annual Wild Wacky Wonderful Winter Carnival will be held from February 15 - 24th. There will be lots of fun activites for all ages...kids to seniors. Come out and have a good time with your friends and neighbours! For more information contact Gina at Parks and Recreation at 506-387-2028
• February 21-24 - Campbellton's Regional Sno-Fest, four days of complete winter bliss, was organized and dedicated to all who want to make the most of a wintry weekend. Join us in our beautiful corner of the world, because no one wants to miss Campbellton's Regional Sno-Fest!
• February 28th to March 2rd - White Gold Snow Trek Three days of snowmobile and three nights accommodation. Limited to 100 participants so don't delay!!! Click here for more Information E-mail : info@candream.com Contact : Canadian Dream Phone : 506-382-6000

• First week of March Dalhousie’s Winterfest is usually held during the first week of March and has numerous activities that both children and adults can enjoy. Of the most popular activities are the dogsled races, sleigh rides, 3 on 3-hockey tournament and of course the Social Evenings! However, many other events are very popular as well: skating party, coffee party, Brunswick Street Giant Tube Slidding Party and magic show to name but a few. 506-684-7600
• March 8-17 St. Patrick's Week Celebrations Each March Saint John celebrations its strong Irish heritage with a week long festival. For more information, contact: 506-634-7919

• April 8 - 21 Greater Moncton Music Festival / Festival de musique du Grand Moncton 2002 Gala concerts/concerts gala, Théâtre Capitol Theatre, April 21 avril. Info: 506-388-3211
• April 20 Fredericton Wine and Food Fest 506-451-1623 Featuring fine wine and culinary delights. At the Sheraton.

• May 17-20 Fiddlehead Festival St. Mary's First Nation. Traditional food, dance, and storytelling to celebrate the fiddlehead, a symbol of the Wolastoqiyik along the St. John River. All are welcome. Location: Old Reserve Waterfront, on Union Street. Call: 506-458-9511
• May 18 - LOYALIST DAY The City of Saint John is 217 years young today, having been incorporated in 1785 - Canada's first city! 506-658-2912.
• May 24-26 - Festival Francophone de Fredericton Francophone culture and heritage is celebrated through exhibits, concerts, dining, sports, special events and activities at Le Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne. Call: Celine Doucet-Rousselle, 506-453-2662 or 506-454-1761 www.centre-sainte-anne.nb.ca.
• May 29-01 LOYALIST CITY FOLK FESTIVAL. The Loyalist City Folk Festival is happy to announce that the 2008 Festival will be occuring May 29th to June 1st of 2008! We have a great line-up of artists confirmed, and are just finalizing the last few details before it's released. We also have an exciting sponsor package available for organizations that wish to be a part of presenting what is quickly becoming a cornerstone Saint John cultural event! Please contact Corky Thompson, (506) 652-3232, for more information. Finally, please stay tuned right here and sign-up for updates! We'll be releasing lots more information as it becomes available! It is with great pride we offer this oppourtunity for both fans and musicians alike to come To the Greatest Little City In the East and sample some of today's finest folk & roots music around. 1-888-740-5454
  

• June 5-9 Festival de la Baie Française Saint John's annual francophone festival of music and community events. Contact: 658-4600
• June 2-9 Caraquet’s 11th Annual Fine Wine and Food Festival The Caraquet FestiVin will, again this year, launch the summer tourist season in the Acadian Peninsula. Held under the theme " A Festival of Taste ", this 11th edition of FestiVin will take place this year from June 2 to June 9, 2007. Eight days or intense activities during which wines from various regions of France, Canada, California, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Italy and Spain will be showcased. Festivin, a " wine and gourmet food happening ", a " rendez-vous " not to be missed.
  For more information, please contact the Greater Caraquet’s chamber of commerce (506) 727-2931 or Claude L’Espérance (506) 727-4606.
• June 13 - 16, Dorchester Shiretown Days Festival, activities for various ages groups. School Reunion planned for Friday, June 14th, plus other events. More information call 506-379-3030 or email: vilofdor@nb.sympatico.ca
• June 18-21 Edmundston Jazz & Blues Festival Every year, Downtown Edmundston swings to the sound of Jazz & Blues. 2008, will mark our 14th anniversary, from June 18th to 21st, join us to celebrate.
• June 22 to July 1, Salmon FestivalCampbellton Salmon Festival is an annual celebration of the world famous Restigouche Salmon. Many events, new and traditional, are organized for all ages. These include: Miss and little Miss Salmon Festival Pageants, Canada Day Celebrations with giant fireworks, salmon suppers, Street Fest, Parking Lot Party with live bands, show and shine, book sale, pet show, Campbell Amusements Carnival, bowling tournament, many family activities, gigantic parade and much more. These exceptional events celebrated with family and friends will lead you through one week of well deserved fun. Put your feet up… or kick your heels… and experience fine Maritime hospitality at the Salmon Festival in Campbellton. Contact Information Carol Savoie Office phone: 506-789-2700 Toll-free number: 1-888-813-4433 Fax number: 506-759-7403 E-mail Address: carol.savoie@campbellton.org Web Site: http://www.campbellton.org
• June 23, 24,25, 2006 13TH Fiddles on the Tobique The event consists of concerts, lots of fiddle jams, dance, fiddlers in canoes playing down the Tobique River, BBQ, pancake breakfast, visit to Miller's Canoe shop and more. For more information contact : Helen Edgar dhedgar@nbnet.nb.ca 506 356 8549 Bill Miller canoe@nbnet.nb.ca 506 356 2409 Ivan Hicks ivan@ivanhicks.com 506 386 2996
• June 25-29th 2008 Atlanticade Atlantic Canada's Premier Motorcycle Festival!
• June 28-02 Festival des Arts visuels en Atlantique A colorful festival for the whole family, offering a dynamic programming concentrating on visual arts and including live creations by painters, sculpters and artists from the Atlantic Provinces, Canada and overseas. You will be charmed by the FAVA's activities: its sparkling arts night, more than forty professional visual arts artists creating live, visual arts exhibitions, an exhilarating artwork auction, art workshops for youngsters and adults, etc. Info: (506) 727-7726, fax:(506)727-7723. Email: fava@nb.aibn.com
• June 28 to July 01 Oromocto Pioneer Days & Canada Day Celebrations Wednesday 28 June to 01 July 2006 Contact: Bill Jarratt Phone: 506-357-4456 Fax: 506-357-2266 e-mail: bjarratt@oromocto.ca
• June 29th to July 3rd Atlantic Visual Arts Festival (Festiavl des visuals en Atlantique)

• July 1st, Hampton Canada Day Festival Hampton, Court House Lawn, Main Street, 10am-3pm. Artists will gather to display and sell their art with the community in part with the Hampton Canada Day Festival. Lots going on throughout Hampton all day ending with Fireworks display.Come and join us in Hampton, N.B. to Celebrate our great Country of Canada ! For more info contact, Hampton Art Coordinator, Sheri Burhoe 832-2337 or by email msburhoe@nbnet.nb.ca
• June 28 to July 01 Oromocto Pioneer Days & Canada Day Celebrations Wednesday 28 June to 01 July 2006 Contact: Bill Jarratt Phone: 506-357-4456 Fax: 506-357-2266 e-mail: bjarratt@oromocto.ca
• July - Shediac Lobster Festival celebration of the "Lobster capital of the world" and their Acadian culture. Contact Information Marcel Leblanc Office phone: 506-532-1122 Fax number: 506-532-3660 E-mail Address: lobsterf@nbnet.nb.ca Web Site: http://www.lobsterfestival.nb.ca
• July - Canada's Irish Festival on the Miramichi Miramichi City gathering of all people Irish or Irish at heart. Be sure to check out the website @ Irish Festival
• July 9 (Saturday) 7:00 p.m. RENAISSANCE FEAST. Kick-off to the 4th Annual Summer Shakespeare Festival to be staged July 14-16 and July 21-23. The Feast complements the Panel Discussion and the six performances of Julius Caesar. The 5-course menu of 16th century authentic dishes is vegetarian-friendly, with music by The Galliard Consort, and excerpts from various plays rounding out the evening. Come dressed as you are or in costume from any of Shakespeare's plays. Gothic Arches, 95 Wentworth Street. Tickets $50, pre-book by July 1st through Imperial Theatre box office at (506) 674-4100.
• Jul 7-9 BMO NESBITT BURNS JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL. Throughout Saint John's historic uptown and waterfront, the 2005 BMO Nesbitt Burns Jazz and Blues Festival features internationally known and upcoming jazz and blues musicians - with a focus on the East Coast. Join us at the Pugsley Park Blues Tent, the Brigantine Jazz Cafe, the City Market Stage and our Partner Venues located throughout uptown Saint John! (506) 642-5299.
• July 11-24 LIVING LANDSCAPES 2005 Festival by the MarshSummer Music, Voice & Drama Programmes. Join us for an exciting new integrated arts festival in hisotric Sackville, New Brunswick! .
• July 12-15 - Baie des Chaleurs Chamber Music Festival An international Summer Chamber Music Festival held July 12-15 in Dalhousie and Benjamin River, N.-B. 5 concerts by well-known musicians form Canada and abroad. 5th season. Baie des Chaleurs Chamber Music Festival
• July 13 & 14 NB Craft Council Rothesay Craft Festival Annual open air fine arts and crafts festival held on the Rothesay Commons near Saint John. For more information, contact: 506- 450-8989.
• July 14-16 (Thursday to Saturday) 7:30 p.m. 4th Annual SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL (1st WEEK). Featuring Julius Caesar directed by Elizabeth Chase. Presented by the Summer Shakespeare Festival. Gothic Arches, 95 Wentworth St. Tickets: $15 through Imperial Theatre (506) 674-4100 or at the door. The 2nd week of the Festival runs July 21-23.
• Jul 14-18 LOYALIST HERITAGE FESTIVAL. Loyalist Heritage Festival - four days of activities and fun for the whole family, performances by various artists, walk the Loyalist Trail, visit the Loyalist House, and much more! Wed, Jul 14: 12 noon. (tides permitting). A re-enactment of the Loyalist landing followed by the opening ceremonies with visiting dignitaries. 7 pm. Annual Loyalist Heritage Festival Parade. Sun, Jul 18: 11 am. Closing ceremonies. Community Centre, Market Place, West. For more information, please call: (506) 693-9273.
• July 16-21, Festival Western de Saint-Quentin (Western Festival of Saint-Quentin) As the largest western festival in the Maritimes, this nine-day event offers a superb rodeo, a country show, horse haul, children’s activities and more. 506-235-1946
• July 16-23 - 34th Peat Moss Festival; The week long festival provides an opportunity to celebrate the pioneers and workers of the peat industry, the second-largest industry on Lamèque Island, after fishing. Watch the shows, visit the peat lands, and participate in sports and social activities. A varied, entertaining program awaits you! Lamèque, the province’s peat moss capital, promises you a most enjoyable stay on the Acadian Peninsula, where you can almost always see the ocean. Visit us online at www.festivaldelatourbe.com or give us a call at 506.344.3152.
• July 17 – August 7 Festival by the Marsh The theme will be “Love in Bloom”, and it will include:
  a. Theatre – There will be a two-week run (outside by the Mount Allison Swan Pond) of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (also on tour), a production of the musical Billy Bishop Goes to War, and M.A.R.S.H. (Maritime Ambassadors Recreating Sackville History) Troupe shows, and other theatre.
  b. New Music/Sound - The Festival by the Marsh, through a collaboration with New Brunswick’s new music group Motion Ensemble, will contribute to the OK.Quoi?! Contemporary Arts Festival presented by Struts Gallery/Faucet Media Arts Centre.
  c. Fine Arts – Professional artists will continue to be promoted through our collaborations with all local galleries (including the Owens), each of which will ideally present a show on the Festival theme. The second edition of the Kinetic Sculpturefest will be held. Opening night speakers will be William and Tom Forrestall.
  d. Music – The Festival will continue to collaborate with local venues and music promotion groups to present jazz, blues, and world music concerts – including jazz and dessert at the Marshlands Inn and Blues at Georges Roadhouse.
  e. Educational Programmes – Programmes will be offered in Drama, Dance, Art and Music/Sound for people of all ages – providing a unique combination of training and performance opportunities with professional artists.
  f. – The M.A.R.S.H. Troupe - We will be continuing our popular programs which include performing short plays around Sackville, giving Town tours, and touring to other locations to promote Sackville, the University and the Festival. We will also be offering an “Open Doors” historical reenactment program to celebrate New Brunswick Day.
  Our website is www.festivalbythemarsh.ca Our email is festival@mta.ca, and phone numbers are (506) 364-2179 or toll free 1-866-890-6329.
• July 20 (Wednesday) 7:30 p.m. SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL - DISCUSSION PANEL. Presented by the Summer Shakespeare Festival Panel: Geoff Britt (moderator), Don Desserud, Sandra Bell, Richard Thorne. Gothic Arches, 95 Wentworth Street. (506) 674-4100. Tickets: $5 available through Imperial Theatre (506) 674-4100 or at the door.
• July 21-23 (Thursday to Saturday) 7:30 p.m. 4th Annual SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL (2nd WEEK). Featuring Julius Caesar directed by Elizabeth Chase. Presented by the Summer Shakespeare Festival. Gothic Arches, 95 Wentworth St. Tickets: $15 through Imperial Theatre (506) 674-4100 or at the door.
• July 22nd to July 27th, 2008 - Bathurst Hospitality Days Summer Festival Rated as one of New Brunswick's Top Festivals for 2008, Bathurst Hospitality Days has something for everyone in the family! Come together for concerts, family events, fireworks, parades, and a good old display of maritime hospitality in Bathurst, New Brunswick, from July 22nd to July 27th 2008. For tickets or for more information, please contact festival headquarters at 506 546 8811 or by emailing bathursthospitalitydays@hotmail.com
• July 26- 28 - Saint John Buskers Festival Annual festival featuring professional street entertainers from around the world. Many free performances with a large variety of entertainment. For more information, contact: 506-658-3600.
• July 27-31 - Lamèque International Baroque Music Festival Web site of the Festival, describing its annual program, pictures, historic and other information. Be sure to check out our website @ Lamèque International Baroque Music Festival
• July 28- 30 - Highland Games & Scottish FestivalOne of the largest Atlantic Canadian Scottish Festivals, this event is for anyone who is looking for a fun-filled weekend. Whether it be the heavy events, highland dancing, enjoying some of the world's best Celtic music, or sampling traditional food and drink, this is one weekend that will be time well spent. Be sure to check out the wesite for more info: Highland Games & Scottish Festival Fredericton
• July 29 to Aug 3 - NotaBle Acts Summer Theatre Festival We are a summer festival dedicated to showcasing the works of English-language New Brunswick playwrights. Be sure to check out our website @NotaBle Acts Summer Theatre Festival
• July 25 to Aug 3 2008 The Bon Ami Festival is the largest of all the festivals in Dalhousie. It is held the last week of July and first week of August. Activities held throughout the Bon Ami Festival include a gigantic beach party, market days, parade, pageantry, dancing, sporting events, mussel boils, lobster dinners and one of the most spectacular firework extravaganzas in the Maritimes. 506-684-2755

• Christmas in August is held at Inch Arran Park in mid-August. Those who rent lots at the campground decorate their sites for Christmas. Various activities take place throughout the week, including camp decorating contests, concerts, bingo, beer- gardens, campfires and various other events. August ??, 2002 506-684-7363
• August Festival acadien Every year, during the month of August, Caraquet is where people meet for the Festival Acadien. Approximately ten days of activities where the cultural component prevails. It ends with the famous August 15 'Tintamarre'. Ranked by the American Bus Association on many occasions as one of the 100 most important tourist events in North America.
• August 1-5, 2007 La Foire Brayonne- Edmundston is the foremost summer activity for celebrating our heritage, our culture, and our joie de vivre (love of life). La Foire Brayonne gives everyone a great opportunity to live a unique and gigantic cultural experience. Guillaume L'Italien Phone Number : 506 739-6608 Fax Number : 506 739-9578 Email foire@nb.aibn.com
• August 3-4, Annual Sandpiper Festivalin Dorchester. Join us in honouring the Semipalmated Sandpiper, view the various arts and crafts, sample the Chowder, join in the fun. For more information call 506-379-3030 or email: vilofdor@nb.sympatico.ca
• August 4 - August 13 International Homecoming Festival Two towns - two countries - one very strong friendship. Travel back and forth over the St. Croix River separating St. Stephen, New Brunswick and Calais, Maine. Take in outdoor concerts, pageants, rock skipping contest, international road race, raft race, cow patti bingo, toughman competition - ending in large parade and firworks over the St. Croix River. A wonderful celebration of friendship and goodwill. Contact Information Linda LaFrance Linda LaFrance Phone Number : 506 466-9819 Fax Number : 506 466-7701 Email Address : jlsj@nbnet.nb.ca Web Site : http://www.town.ststephen.nb.ca
• August 5-8, Miramichi Folksong FestivalNorth America's Longest Standing folk festival. For further information Tel. 506-623-2150 Fax: 506-623-2261 After hours 506-622-1780 or email: bb2@nb.sympatico.ca Write to Miramichi Folksong Festival P.O. Box. 13 Miramichi N.B. EIV – 3M2
• August 9th-12th, 2007 Fundy Bay Festival in Saint John New Brunwick. The festival celebrates music, dance, theatre and visual arts, creating a positive atmosphere for family and friends to enjoy. Free and ticketed events are offered throughout the Saint John area at various partnering venues. For all ticket Information Tel: 506-646-1090 Website: www.fundybayfestival.com Email: fbf@fundybayfestival.com
• Aug. 9-11 - N.B. Gospel Music Festival Gospel music in the rural setting of Rusagonis, just minutes from Fredericton. Call: Bob Gray: 506-459-7419.
• Aug 14 - 7th Annual Wine Festival at Winegarden Estate Ltd. in Baie Verte N.B. is held on August 14,05 starting at 12:00 noon. Enjoy from Brass Band to Blue Grass music, taste Wine from varies NB Cottage Wineries, an afternoon of music - food - fun. Family Event, No Admission. Winegarden is located on Route 970 Baie Verte N.B. Tel: 506 538 7405 The Rosswog Family welcomes you!! Cheers
• August 22-25 - NB Summer Music Festival this is the occasion for friends and supporters of the festival to celebrate chamber music in grand style. Call 506-453-4697 to reserve a place. You can check out the website @ NB Summer Music Festival Fredericton
• August 28 - 31 - Grand Ole Atlantic National Exhibition In 1851, Saint John was the site of Canada's first industrial exhibition. Originally, the exhibition was primarily used to display agriculture and industrial products. A carnival also provided entertainment, which attracted the public. Today, the Atlantic National Exhibition (ANE) is dominated by that carnival atmosphere. Harness racing at the Exhibition Park Raceway (EPR) is a popular attraction. Livestock barns are also on display during the ANE. There spectaclor fireworks on the 28th, the opening night. For more information, contact: 506-633-2020.

• Aug. 31-Sept. 1- New Brunswick Fine Crafts Festival Formerly the Mactaquac Craft Festival, it features crafts and live entertainment in Officers'Square. Call: 506-450-8989. Fredericton
• Labour Day Weekend - Les Festivités du Demi-Marathon St-François de Madawaska Labor Day weekend, a four day festival, Les Festivités du Demi-Marathon offers events such as little miss and misses Demi-Marathon contest, Freestyle Motocross Show, Live bands, Quad rides, Parade,children's activities and more. 506-992-2761
• September 8th-10th 2006- Atlantic Balloon Fiesta "Always the weekend after Labour Day" Atlantic Ballooon Fiesta Sussex
• September 6-8, Charlo Fall Fair Country fair with farmer’s market. Commercial displays, fiddling contest, 5 Km and 10 Km races, dances, a portable sawmill exhibition and forge display are also available throughout the weekend. 506-684-6601
• September 9th to 11th Caraquet Antique Car Show “ Show & Shine”
• Sunday, September 10th The McInnes Cooper Dragon Boat Festival is an annual event raises funds for KidSport™ and NB Amateur Athletes. This years event takes place Sunday, September 10th at the Small Craft Aquatic Centre here in Fredericton. The website is www.sport.nb.ca.
• September 12 - 14 - Kennebecasis Valley Quilt Show This annual quilt show brings together quilters from all over Atlantic Canada to exhibit their quilts and share their creative knowledge of quilting. Quilting shops are set up at the show which features an exhibit, workshops and demonstrations. For more information, contact 506-847-0011
• September 20 - 27 -FICFA (International Francophone Film Festival in Acadia) 2007 will mark the 21st edition of this annual festival. This year's dates are September 20th to the 27th. The FICFA is mostly held in Moncton and Dieppe, but satellites of the festival are held in several New-Brunswick cities (8 in 2007). The FICFA's website is www.ficfa.com. The FICFA is organised by Film Zone. Contact information: Marc Gauthier Adjoint à la direction, Film Zone Festival international du cinéma francophone en Acadie 140, rue Botsford, bureau 27 Moncton, Nouveau-Brunswick Canada E1C 4X5 Tél : (506) 855-6050 Téléc : (506) 857-8002 marc.gauthier@ficfa.com infos@ficfa.com
• September 23-24: Continental Drift International Short Film Festival. The festival provides an annual showcase for independent short films from around the world. Screenings take place at the Dennis Knibb Auditorium at Saint John High. The festival includes international as well as local independent short films. Visit www.cdrift.ca for more information.
• September 22 to 26 Caraquet Blues Festival

• October 3 - October 7 Kedgwick Fall Festival Music, dance, sports activities, shows, rallies, parade… That’s just a taste of what awaits you from September 28 to October 7, 2006, in Kedgwick, during the 29th Fall Festival, held against a magnificent backdrop of mountains, colourful forests and majestic rivers. Meet Wick the partridge, the festival’s friendly mascot that exemplifies the warm welcome of the local residents. Take part in the many organized activities, offering something for all interests and all ages. This fall, for a memorable week and lots of fun, make Kedgwick your destination! Contact Information Carole Tremblay Office phone: 506-284-2215 Fax number: 506-284-2531 E-mail Address: festivaldautomne@hotmail.com Web Site: http://www.festivaldautomne.com
• October 4 - October 7 Oyster Festival - Maisonnette Festival to promote oysters. Many activities will be held such as: oyster tasting prepared in different ways (soup, in the shell, au gratin and breaded), social evening, games for children and oyster opening and eating contests. Contact Information Sylvie Cormier Office phone: 506-726-2717 / 506-727-4709 Web Site: http://www.festivaldeshuitres.com
• October 13 Scarecrow Festival - Bristol The village is decorated in scarecrow theme. Prizes are given for best decorated. Various activities will be held throughout the month of October. Contact Information Melanie Clark Office phone: 506-392-6797 Fax number: 506-392-6790 E-mail Address: vbristol@nb.sympatico.ca
• October 20 - October 21 Art Across the Marsh - Sackville A two-day studio tour that encompasses over 20 studios around the Tantramar Marsh. Contact Information Robert Lyon Office phone: 506-536-1904 Fax number: 506-536-4724 E-mail Address: roblyon@nbnet.nb.ca Web Site: http://www.artacrossthemarsh.ca
• October 22 - October 31 Festival de la famille (Family Festival) - Caraquet It is a time for gatherings during the ' festival de la famille'. Come meet new friends and build ties with the people of the region while taking part in artistic and cultural activities. The program features literature, theatre, music, dance, visual arts and more! All events are free and organized by professional artists, children and their families. They will be held throughout the five major regions on the Acadian Peninsula: Alnwick, Caraquet, Centre Péninsule, Lamèque-Shippagan-Miscou and Tracadie-Sheila. The primary aim of the festival is to promote children’s development by stimulating their creativity. Contact Information Shelley Robichaud Office phone: 506-336-8758
• October 27 - November 3 World Wine & Food Expo - Moncton Discover the very best in wine and gourmet food at the World Wine & Food Expo. Sample more than 300 different wines as you take in the Grand Wine Tasting at the Moncton Coliseum-Agrena complex. Drop by a seminar on wine tasting at a local restaurant and stroll through the Corkscrew Exhibition provided by private collectors. And don't forget the food. The Gourmet Food Exhibition and its local producers from New Brunswick will share with you their fine food. The World Wine & Food Expo also offers a festival bistro on site as well as partnerships with restaurants around the region. Drop by the festival's Wine Boutique to purchase your favourites to take home. Contact Information William (Bill) Vance Office phone: 506-532-5333 Fax number: 506-532-4432 E-mail Address: wineexpo@rogers.com Web Site: http://www.wineexpo.ca

• November 1 - November 3 Saint John Comedy Festival - Saint John Thirteen shows over three days. Contact Information Office phone: 506-633-9797 Toll-free number: 1-888-878-6967 Fax number: 506-652-3525 E-mail Address: info@uptownsj.com Web Site: http://www.uptownsj.com
• November 2 - November 3 Christmas Craft Show & Dessert Café - Sackville This Christmas craft show features a wide selection of quality regional crafts. The dessert café features a wide variety of delicious desserts along with soup and sandwiches. Contact Information Sheila Reyno Office phone: 506-536-4333 E-mail Address: dsreyno@canada.com
• November 7 - November 11 Silver Wave Film Festival - Fredericton Each fall, the Silver Wave Film Festival presents exciting new works produced by New Brunswick filmmakers . Don't miss this five-day extravaganza presenting full-length feature, documentaries animated pieces and short films. The festival also screens the best films from Canada and around the world and features programming streams of multicultural, aboriginal and youth films. There are professional panels, workshops and networking sessions for those working in New Brunswick 's growing film industry. The Silver Wave Awards are presented to filmmakers in recognition of excellence in the craft. Created by the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative in 2001, the festival has grown into a "must see" event each November. Contact Information Tony Merzetti Office phone: 506-455-1632 Fax number: 506-457-2006 E-mail Address: info@nbfilmcoop.com Web Site: http://www.swfilmfest.com
• November - Seventh annual Spirits and Scotch Whisky Festival Samplings and seminars. Call: 506-450-2065. Fredericton
• November 16 - December 31 Victorian Christmas - Woodstock Open Date: 16/11/2007 Close Date: 31/12/2007 This six-week celebration was organized by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce to promote Christmas shopping and Victorian spirit in the Woodstock area. Includes Midnight Madness - special shopping hours, decorating of town streets and businesses in Victorian-style Christmas decorations. Also includes Festival of Lights, Teddy Bear Tea, Santa Claus Parade, craft sale, musical concerts, house tours, home decorating contest, sleigh rides, candlelight and caroler's parade and Family Christmas Party. Breakfast with Santa. Contact Information Darlene Tapley Office phone: 506-325-9049 Fax number: 506-328-4683 Web Site: http://www.town.woodstock.nb.ca
• Nov. 22-25 - Festival of Christmas Magic Beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses. Unique crafts and gifts, raffle tables and auction items. Call: 506-452-3502.

• November 16 - December 31 Victorian Christmas - Woodstock Open Date: 16/11/2007 Close Date: 31/12/2007 This six-week celebration was organized by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce to promote Christmas shopping and Victorian spirit in the Woodstock area. Includes Midnight Madness - special shopping hours, decorating of town streets and businesses in Victorian-style Christmas decorations. Also includes Festival of Lights, Teddy Bear Tea, Santa Claus Parade, craft sale, musical concerts, house tours, home decorating contest, sleigh rides, candlelight and caroler's parade and Family Christmas Party. Breakfast with Santa. Contact Information Darlene Tapley Office phone: 506-325-9049 Fax number: 506-328-4683 Web Site: http://www.town.woodstock.nb.ca

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