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- 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!
- 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
- 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
- Greater Moncton Music Festival /
Festival de musique du Grand Moncton 2002 Gala concerts/concerts gala,
Théâtre Capitol Theatre, Info: 506-388-3211
- Fredericton Wine and Food Fest
506-451-1623 Featuring fine wine and culinary delights. At the Sheraton.
- Gathering of the Scots
Festival Situated along Route #105, just below the village of
Perth-Andover, New Brunswick. The Gathering of the Scots festival site offers
quick and easy accessibility for both our Canadian and US visitors. Look for
our unique "THISTLE SIGNS" that will guide you to the Gathering of the Scots
Festival as you approach the Village of Perth-Andover.
- 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.
- 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.
- June 4, 5, 6, 2010
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
2010 With the recent announcement of the cancellation of the Memramcook
Valley Bluegrass Festival in June, The Music Barn is pleased to announce that
it will continue the tradition this year on June 4, 5, 6, 2010 in Sackville NB.
The Music Barn, as it is now known, has found its niche in the
bluegrass/country music venue. Located at 18 Station Road, Middle Sackville,
NB, this restored 150 year-old barn, owned and renovated by local, Brian
Doncaster has been compared to by some as a smaller version of the Grand Ole
Opery.
Renovations to the old barn began in Feb 2007. As Doncaster and
local volunteers started laying down a new floor and repairing walls, the
interior was professionally vacuumed and cleaned from top to bottom.
Construction of a new 12 x 26 stage was built along with a musicians’
room, two indoor washrooms and indoor seating for 250 was done. With the
success of the first season, the addition of a balcony was added providing an
additional 50 seats. With seating for 300, The Barn offers shelter from the
elements and has exceptional acoustics. Performers as far away as the US have
all commented that there is absolutely no venue like it, “one of the
finest” they have had the pleasure to play in.
The festival will have
ample room for campers, RV’s and motorhomes for those who wish to make a
weekend out of it. On-site canteen will be available and plans for an open mic
and a Saturday morning workshop sessions with band members offering their time
and talent to people wanting to ask questions or perhaps get a few one-on-one
techniques from the pros.
This year’s festival will include:
Janet McGarry and Wildwood – Janet is a five-time ECBA
female vocalist of the year, making her a grand champion. The lovely and
talented Naomi Doncaster plays bass and shares lead and harmony vocals. Naomi
is a very talented young lady. At seventeen, she already has a strong
background in bluegrass music. She is proficient at playing bass, fiddle,
guitar and more recently, mandolin. Also Joining Janet McGarry & Wildwood
on lead guitar, as well as, sharing lead and harmony vocals is Kyle Legere.
Throughout his bluegrass journey he gradually learned different instruments
including bass, mandolin and banjo. He has developed a warm blending harmony
voice and a smooth baritone lead vocal. Kyle is excited to pursue the roll of
lead guitarist. Janet and Serge recognize great talent, stage presence, warm
personalities and professionalism in this young couple and are very excited
about discovering new sounds and vocal blends that will carry the band to even
greater audiences.
From the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, The
Spinney Brothers are comprised of Allan Spinney on guitar, Rick Spinney,
Banjo, Gary Dalrymple, Mandolin and fiddle and Terry Mumford on stand-up bass.
The corner stone of the Spinney Brothers musical identity is the sound of
traditional, southern-flavoured bluegrass music. The first generation bluegrass
legends have been an important musical influence, yet their music is equally
shaped by their personal lives and local heritage. By incorporating original
material, which draws from various sources, the Spinney Brothers effortlessly
intertwine the past with the present. The Spinney Brothers believes in
freshness and excitement of traditional bluegrass music. Brother duet singing,
backed by supportive and complimentary instrumentation, is the foundation of
their tasteful and recognizable sound. The Spinney Brothers have played
throughout Canada and the United States and have won many awards such as
Recording of the Year, Banjo Player of the Year (Rick Spinney), Male Vocalist
of the Year (Allan Spinney), Individual Entertainer of the Year (Rick Spinney)
and Band of the Year from the Annual Eastern Canada Bluegrass Awards.
Eddy Poirier, an exceptional New Brunswick Fiddler is a
well-known music artist throughout the Maritimes. Eddy is a multi-instrument
musician, playing fiddle, accordion, mandolin, guitar and five-string banjo. He
is also the leader of the award-winning Bluegrass 4.
The Fiddling
Landry’s is composed of thirteen Allison, and fifteen-year-old
Alexander, great grandchildren of Canadian fiddling icon, Ned Landry and their
dad, Terry. In a short time, this family has become very popular with their
fiddling, step dancing, vocals, harmonica playing and Allison’s yodeling.
The family has performed throughout Eastern Canada with their energetic style
of music. In 2007, the Landry’s released their debut CD, “The
Fiddling Landry’s”.
Rustic Harmony has been nominated
three different times for their recordings at the ECMA’s. They currently
have seven recordings with many of the songs written by Allan and Len. Len
Hicks plays guitar and sings lead and low harmony, while Allan Robichaud plays
dobro, harmonica and handles lead and tenor vocals. He is also five-time winner
of the dobro player of the year by the Eastern Canada Bluegrass Association.
Pat Ann Hicks plays the solid sound of the acoustic bass and Carmen Jackson
gives them the sweet sounds of the mandolin.
Contact Info:
http://www.freewebs.com/themusicbarn
www.themusicbarn.webs.com Brian Doncaster (902) 667-8624 days
(506) 536-3031 evenings & weekends
- Festival de la Baie Française Saint John's annual
francophone festival of music and community events. Contact: 658-4600
- Dorchester Shiretown Days Festival, activities for various
ages groups. More information call 506-379-3030
- New Denmark Founders Day Festival Every
June 19th Saturday we will usually have a parade and lots of activities
Saturday night we have a Dance and The Pedersen s Play the music at the New
Denmark Rec. Center Sunday the boy scouts and girl guides and the whole
community Meets at the New Denmark Museum to have Church ceremonies outside On
the grounds and ceremonies of Danish Dancing and Danish Pastries along With
Guest speakers and Loacal MP s addressing the crowd This event is a lot of fun
for sure. And every 5 years is the big one In 2012 it will be New Denmark s
140th Birthday If this date does not land on the weekend It is celebrated
always on the 3rd weekend of June Held in New Denmark, NB
- Miramichi Culture Fest Open Air Concert • June 26,
2009 with special guests Matt Minglewood • McGinty • George Belliveau
• J-F Breau Squid Precision Drumming Neon Highway • Mooseknuckle
• Durty Nelly's • Terry Whalen Band Date: June 26, 2009 Time: Gates
open at 2:00 p.m. Entertainment will run 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Location:
Miramichi Agricultural Exhibition Association located at 24 Church Street in
Miramichi.
- Edmundston Jazz &
Blues Festival Every year, Downtown Edmundston swings to the sound of
Jazz & Blues. 2008 marked our 14th anniversary.
- Salmon Festival Campbellton 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.
- 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
- Atlanticade Atlantic Canada's Premier Motorcycle Festival!
- 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
- July 2-5 16th Annual Rock "N" Roll Festival
Miramichi
- Rising Tides Festival Saint John
- The Scallop Festival July 6th to July 12th 2009 Scallop
Festival week is an adventure you will not soon forget. It is an event full of
activities and entertainment for all ages, held during the second week of July.
Here are some of the more popular events: music every night, a bazaar along
Main Street, a youth dance, a greased pole competition and a parade of boats
adorned with lights. The week winds up with fireworks near the water which are
always a hit in this region. Don’t forget to take advantage of the
festivities and savor some of the amazing fresh scallops that are sold
throughout the whole week of the festival.
- 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
- Shediac Lobster
Festival celebration of the "Lobster capital of the world" and
their Acadian culture.
- 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 @
- Festival by the Marsh Summer Music, Voice & Drama
Programmes. Join us for an exciting new integrated arts festival in hisotric
Sackville, New Brunswick! .
- Baie des Chaleurs Chamber Music Festival An international
Summer Chamber Music Festival held in July in Dalhousie and Benjamin River,
N.-B. 5 concerts by well-known musicians form Canada and abroad.
- 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.
- 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
- 55th Annual Boiestown Festival On July
16th to 18th we will be holding the 55th annual Boiestown festival. Activities
include Idol content, horse hauling contest, circus, quilt fair, concerts, and
lots of fun for all ages.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Lamèque International Baroque Music Festival Web
site of the Festival, describing its annual program, pictures, historic and
other information.
- Highland Games & Scottish Festival Fredericton, host
one 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.
- NotaBle Acts Summer Theatre Festival We are a summer
festival dedicated to showcasing the works of English-language New Brunswick
playwrights.
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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.
- Annual Sandpiper Festival in Dorchester. Join us in
honouring the Semipalmated Sandpiper, view the various arts and crafts, sample
the Chowder, join in the fun.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Miramichi Folksong
Festival North 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
- 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.
- N.B. Gospel Music Festival Gospel music
in the rural setting of Rusagonis, just minutes from Fredericton. Call: Bob
Gray: 506-459-7419.
- Summer Music
Festival in Fredericton, NB. Enjoy two weeks of classical chamber
music concerts featuring the country’s most talented artists - free
performances in parks and historic churches, pre-concert talks, kids’
workshops.
- Miramichi Scottish
Festival WE CELEBRATE, RAIN OR SHINE! Join the Clans to celebrate the
Scottish culture on the Miramichi. Enjoy music, song, games, dancing and much,
much more. We know having fun with family and others is extremely important and
we want to share that fun and our Scottish Heritage with you.
- Annual Wine Festival at Winegarden Estate
Ltd. in Baie Verte N.B. is held in August. 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
- 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
- Atlantic Ballooon
Fiesta "Always the weekend after Labour Day" Sussex
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Kedgwick Fall Festival Music, dance, sports activities,
shows, rallies, parade… That’s just a taste of what awaits you in
Kedgwick, during the 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!
- 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.
- 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
- Art Across the Marsh - Sackville Art Across the Marsh
studio tour encompasses over 20 artist and artisan studios around the Tantramar
Marshes. Studios are opened to the public for the weekend. Meet artists, learn
about their techniques and see works in progress. You can visit as many studios
as you like!
- 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.
- 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.
- Annual Spirits and Scotch Whisky
Festival Samplings and seminars. Call: 506-450-2065.
Fredericton
- Victorian Christmas - Woodstock 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.
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