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Come and enjoy a summer filled with great festivals &
events along the Baccalieu Trail for 2002! Experience our culture and heritage with
music, song, and dance. Here's where tradition isn't recreated. It lives
on and on, every day.
July - Aug
NaGeira Theatre Festival
Carbonear, Route 70
Carbonear Rebel Island Theatre, The History of Newfoundland according to Snook. All new Easton's Feast Dinner
Theatre etc.. Call for more details, schedules and ticket information
Tel: (709) 596-7453
Fax: (709) 596-5259
email: [email protected]
Website: www.pirateprincess.com
July 7 - Aug 31
H'amnesia's Wedding
Brigus, Route 70-A
Designated as an official Soiree & Times event.
It's a dinner theatre with a difference. When a mindless maiden is found
washed up on Whelan's Beach, the kindly people of Brigus not only take her
in, but arrange a speedy wedding to a local bachelor.
Time: Saturday Evening at 7pm,
Tickets: Adult $34.50, Children $17.25 (HST Inc)
Tel: (709) 528-3335
email: [email protected]
Website: www3.nf.sympatico.ca/seagull
July 6-8
Victoria Sawdust Festival
Victoria, Route 70.
Annual event held in mid July. A Festival about wood
products and their related activities such as harvesting the trees; the
use of the Newfoundland Pony for hauling logs to the mill.
Some of the activities include Linesman Rodeo, Miss Heritage Festival, Heritage Parade,
pony competitions, horseshoe, etc.
Tel: (709) 596-3978
Fax: (709) 596-5020
July 6 - 8
Lions Festival
Shearstown, Conception Bay Live Entertainment, Plays, Games of Chance Horse Shoes
Tel: (709) 786-6932
July 8-9
Burnt Point Days/Garden Party
Burnt Point, Route 70. Annual event including activities for children,
games, horse rides, cold plate supper, ecumenical service, etc.
Tel: (709) 584-3304
July 14 -Aug 25
Steps Through Time: Dramatized Walking Tour
Brigus, Route 70-A.
Take an easy stroll through quaint streets in the
centre of Brigus as over 50 actors, dancers and singers re-create, right
before your eyes, colorful anecdotes from our intriguing past.
Tel: (709) 528-4817
Fax: (709) 528-4050
email: [email protected]
Website: www3.nf.sympatico.ca/seagull
July 11-15
Beach Pea Festival
Salmon Cove, Route 70.
Folk Festival - dinner and dance, variety concert, games of chance,
contests and entertainment.
Tel: (709) 596-0860
email: [email protected]
Website: www.aroundthebay.ca/org/scfda/
July 20 - 22
Cuper's Cove Soiree
Cupids, Route 70. Re-enactment of John Guy's landing in 1610, street
dances, canoe races, folk festivals, children's events, ecumenical
church service, fireworks, meals served each day, plus much more.
Tel: (709) 528-4428
Fax: (709) 528-4428
Website: Cupids
Soiree
July 26 - August 6
Klondyke Days
This year's celebrations have been extended to commemorate Bay Robert's
50th Anniversary of Incorporation. During this 12 day long event, various
activities will take place including the Klondyke Parade and BBQ, shopping
day on the Veteran's Quay, shoreline walks, community breakfasts/suppers,
Casino night, Klondyke Concert, fireworks, and much, much more. We invite
one and all to come and celebrate with us, the prosperity of our
Town.
Note: Come Home Year Celebrations, taking place May 12th - August 31st, 2001. We have planned a summer-long event including concerts and various other activities.
Tel: (709) 786-2126 / 2127
Website: www.bayroberts.com
July 26-29
Winterton Days
Winterton, Route 80.
Annual event which includes boat rowing, game booths, local talent show
and entertainment, etc.
Tel: (709) 583-2010
July 26-29
Bay de Verde Heritage Days
Bay de Verde
Dance, scavenger hunt, softball games, featuring local entertainment etc..
Tel: (709) 587-2766
July 27-29
Conception Bay Folk Festival
Carbonear, Route 70 at Paddy's Garden
Annual festival featuring traditional Newfoundland & Irish music,
traditional crafts, food concessions, and R .V. parking.
Tel: (709) 596-7877
email: [email protected]
July 27-29
Whiteway Days Celebrations
Whiteway, Route 80.
Features a variety of events including a boat
parade, community bonfire, breakfast theatre, barbecue,
dance, bobber race, cow patty bingo, adult fun night, and folk festival
featuring local entertainment.
Tel: (709) 588-2172
July 27 - Aug 5
Pirates, Buchaneers and Settlers
Harbour Grace, Route 70
Pageantry, Concerts, Sailboat Races at Harbour Grace Marina
Tel: (709)596-0605
email: [email protected]
July 28- 29
Carbonear Car Show
Carbonear, Route 70 at Hogan's-O'Keefe's Farm
100+ antique, classic, modifies and street cars
Tel: (709) 596-6473
email: [email protected]
July 28
139th Annual Harbour Grace Regatta
Harbour Grace, Route 70.
Enjoy games, traditional food, and, of course, the races.
Tel: (709) 596-6753
Aug (1st Week)
Spaniard's Bay Days
Spaniard's Bay, Route 70.
An annual event which includes horse rides, boat rides, Little Mr. &
Miss Spaniard's Bay, Miss Teen Spaniard's Bay, and various concessions.
Tel: (709) 786-7110
Aug 3-5
Upper Island Cove Days
Route 70 - 17.
Annual event with activities such as Miss Teen Upper Island
Cove, live entertainment, games of chance, etc.
Tel: (709)589-2300
Aug 3-6
Victoria Day Celebrations
Victoria, Route 70.
Annual event that takes in a full weekend of events.
Some of these include the Miss Fire Queen, fireworks, games of chance,
garden party, and rides on the fire truck for the children.
Tel: (709) 596-3783
Aug 4
Small Point - Adams Cove Fun Day
Small Point - Adams Cove, Route 70.
An
annual event with all proceeds going to support the North Shore Central
Ambulance Service. Activities include a parade, afternoon tea,
dance, etc.
Tel: (709) 598-2393
Aug 4
Freshwater Fun Festival
Freshwater, Route 70.
Community Celebrations, beach dance, etc..
Tel: (709)596-2781
Aug 4-5
Carbonear Days
Carbonear, Route 70.
Annual event which includes activities such as games of chance, horse rides, flea market, Miss Teen Carbonear Pageant, steak 'n' egg breakfast, mixed dart tournament, jiggs dinner, etc.
Tel: (709) 596-7535
Aug 4-5
Old Perlican Days
Old Perlican, Route 70.
Annual event including various activities followed
by a dance to conclude celebrations.
Tel: (709) 587-2266
Aug 5 -11
Dildo Days
Dildo, Trinity Bay, Route 80.
An annual event offering a wide variety of
activities including a boat flotilla, local entertainment, children's
activities, concessions, dance, and games of chance.
Tel: (709) 582-2687
Aug 7
Clarke's Beach Days
Clarke's Beach, Route 70.
During the first week of August the Clarke's
Beach Recreation Committee organizes entertainment and activities for
people of all ages to celebrate Clarke's Beach Day.
Tel: (709) 786-7426
Aug 9 - 12
Annual Brigus Blueberry Festival
Brigus, Route 70-A.
A fun - filled weekend for all ages including
folk festival with great traditional Newfoundland music, cash bar,
parade, pie eating contest, craft table, baked goods, traditional
food, moose burgers, horse & buggy rides, missed blueberry
pageant, games of chance, ecumenical service, and dance. A 3-foot pie will be on
display during the weekend. Fireworks Sunday night.
Tel: (709) 528-3201
Fax: (709) 528-4521
Website: Schedule
of Events 2001
Town
of Brigus
Community
Profiles
Aug 9-12
Hant's Harbour Weekend
Hant's Harbour Route 80.
Annual event which includes live bingo, fun day for children,
luncheon, adult dance, bonfire, breakfast, etc.
Tel: (709) 586-2667
Aug 10-12
Whitbourne Regatta & Folk Festival
Whitbourne, Route 81.
Annual two-day event including family activities,
boat races and a variety of concession stands.
Tel: (709) 759-2780
Aug 10-12
New Perlican Days
New Perlican, Route 80.
Held the second weekend of August each year.
Activities include boat races,
ecumenical service, sporting activities,
canteen services, games of chance, etc.
Tel: (709) 583-2500
Aug 10 -12
Lower Island Cove Regatta
Lower Island Cove, Route 70.
Held annually on the second Saturday in
August. Some activities include boat races in the pond, fireworks,
traditional Newfoundland meals, such as fish 'n' bruis, games of chance,
folk festival, etc.
Tel: (709) 584-3221
Aug 17 - 20
Heart's Delight Days
Heart's Delight
Route 80.
Games of chance, pageant, teen & adult dance etc..
Tel: (709) 588-2491
Aug 17 - 20
Heart's Delight-Islington Days
Heart's Delight-Islington Route 80.
Annual event which include a teen dance, local entertainment,
mussel boil, mixed ball tournament, games of chance, 60's & 70's
dance, barbecue, etc.
Tel: (709) 588-2845 .
Aug 19
Northern Bay Sands Beach Festival
Northern Bay, Route 70.
A fun filled evening of music and fun, located on the beautiful sandy
beach of Northern Bay.
Tel: (709) 584-3465
Aug 18- 20
Cabot Rock Celebrations
Grates Cove, Route 70.
Multiple event celebration, including traditional
day in the park, evening dance for all ages, children's bicycle and
costume parade, games, and fun.
Tel: (709) 587-2326
Aug 16- 20
Port de Grave Peninsula Harbour Days
Port de Grave, Route 72.
Traditionally, �harbour days� were days that fishermen could not
go out to the fishing grounds. Come celebrate � Harbour Days�
with local entertainment, traditional Newfoundland meals, crab
dinner, bonfire, games.
Tel: (709) 786-6160/3900
Aug 26 - 27
24 Hour Relay
Bay Roberts, Route 70.
Annual event to raise funds for the Trinity
Conception Placentia Health Foundation, events include local
entertainment, refreshments and canteen services, surprises and prizes,
etc.
Tel: (709) 945-5289
Sept 1-2
Conception Bay Kennel Club Annual Dog Show
Harbour Grace, Route
70.
This show is hosted by the Conception Bay Kennel Club. Judges from
across the country will judge various breeds from Canada and the United
States.
Tel: (709) 596-3652
Fax: (709) 596-0995
email: [email protected]
Sept 20- 29
43rd Trinity-Conception Fall Fair
Harbour Grace, Route 70.
Annual event held mid September. Activities
include amusement rides, baked goods and produce competitions, games of
chance, and the crowning of Miss Newfoundland and Labrador.
Tel: (709) 596-3042
email: [email protected]
Sept 23rd
Blueberry Harvest Timex� (The Blueberry Run)
10k Road Race
Harbour Grace, Route 70.
Harbour Grace Stadium, Registration is at 11:00 a.m. at the Stadium and the run starts at 12:30 p.m.
Tel: (709) 596-5561
Contact: TCAC, Kevin Bennett
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