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Festivals and Events in the Northern Avalon, brought to you by Northern Avalon Members: The Killick Coast, The Admirals' Coast, and The Baccalieu Trail. Listing includes events occurring in towns all over the region during the Winter. There will be events that we are not informed about, so be sure to check with individual towns.

 

Carbonear. West Side Charlies. Karaoke with Hubert Oates Every Thursday Night - DJ Dar Every Friday Night. www.westsidecharlies.com

Bay Roberts. West Side Charlies. DJ Dar Ladies Night Every Saturday Night (except July 25th when Greeley's Reel will be playing. www.westsidecharlies.com

June 27 - August 29 - Bay Roberts A "Time in Pigeon Inlet"
Newfoundland Dinner, Performances featuring Kelly Russell Family, Pigeon Inlet Players, Weekly Guests, Newfoundland Dancing. Saturdays - 7pm, Reservation Required 1-866-786-2126. Lodge Mackay, Conception Bay Highway, Tickets $40 [HST in] www.pigeoninlet.ca

July & August - Bay Roberts "Soldier's Heart" by David French. Directed by Marc Warren. July 11, 15, 17, 23, 25, 29, 31 at 7:30pm
August 01, 06, 07, 11, 27, 29 at 7:30pm, August 09 at 2:30pm.
Tickets $15.00 [HST in] Information and reservations: 709-786-9546. www.victoriamuseumplayhouse.com

July & August Brigus A Royal Shag-Up: Dinner Theatre Baccalieu Players. Fridays and Saturdays, Every Week 7pm. [other dates according to demand] Reservations Required - 709-528-4044

July & August Brigus Steps Through Time Baccalieu Players Sundays 2:30pm No charge for children 10 & under when accompanied by adult.

July & August Brigus Live! On the Lawn Theatre Baccalieu Players Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Afternoon. Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Site Information 709-538-4004 www.histoicsites.ca/hawthorne.html

July & August Brigus St. George's Church Performances over the summer. FMI 709-528-47123 www.stgeorgesbrigus.ca

July & August Carbonear Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre Performances over the summer. 709-596-7529 www.princesssheilatheatre.com

July & August Spaniard's Bay Sunday by the Sea. Traditional Music Concerts: At the Ball Field by the Recreation Centre Every Sunday 2:30pm to 4:00pm FMI 709-786-7781

Carbonear Walking Tours - www.carbonear.ca

 

June 29: Marysvale: Canada Day & Family Day for Children & parents. FMI:528-1310

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July 1: CANADA DAY/MEMORIAL DAY
Each Community has events. FMI Contact individual towns .

July 1: Carbonear: Family Activities at Carbonear Swimming Pool & Recreation Complex Begins at 1 pm with family fun. Free Swim at 6pm Fireworks at 10pm at Carbonear Pond.

July 1: Marysvale: Canada Day Celebrations & Bobber Race

July 1: Bauline:Canada Day Celebrations at Memorial Park & Town Hall. Starting at 10am with fireworks ending the day at 10 pm.

July 3 Bay Roberts. West Side Charlies. Terri-Lynn Eddie Band www.westsidecharlies.com

July 4: Brigus: Festival 500 Choirs St. George's Church 7:30pm. FMI: www.stgeorgesbrigus.ca

July 4 Carbonear. West Side Charlies. DJ ROD CARPENTER
www.westsidecharlies.com

July 4 Bay Roberts A "Time" in Pigeon Inlet featuring Kelly Russell, Russells in the Corner, and the Pigeon Inlet Players. MacKay Masonic Lodge, Conception Bay Highway Starting time: 7:00pm Tickets: $40.00 (Taxes in) www.pigeoninlet.ca FMI pigeoninlet@bayroberts.com or Toll Free: 1-866-786-2126.

July 5: Torbay: Holy Trinity Garden Party

July 6-11: Portugal Cove- St. Phillips Regatta & Festival. FMI: 895-8000

July 8- August 3: Bay Roberts: Holdin' Ground Festival FMI: www.pigeoninlet.ca

July 9-19: Torbay: Hillside Festival FMI: 437-6532

July 9-12: CBS: Kelligrews Soiree FMI: www.conceptionbaysouth.ca

July 10-13 Brigus Celebrating Bartlett 2009 Special Celebrating Bartlett 2009 events are planned in Brigus for July 10-13. Events include the Arrival Ceremony for the Arctic schooner Bowdoin as she begins her 12 port Newfoundland and Labrador tour. There will be boarding and sailing opportunities in Brigus as well as a full 3 day program of entertainment, exhibits, drama and community activities. www.bartlett2009.com

July 10: Brigus: The Holdin' Ground (based on Ted Russell's play) St. George's Church FMI: www.stgeorgesbrigus.ca

July 10: CBS: Manuels River Family Camp Fire: FMI: 834 - 6500

July 10 Bay Roberts. West Side Charlies. MacLovin www.westsidecharlies.com

July 10-11 Torbay: Neighbourhood Softball Tournament FMI: 437-6532

July 11 Carbonear. West Side Charlies. Dave and Greg FITZ
www.westsidecharlies.com

July 11: New Perlican: at Veteran's2nd Annual Heritage Designation Awards Ceremony Community Centre 2pm. FMI: 583-0053

July 11: CBS: 20th Annual Watch Your Bobber Race FMI: 834-2099

July 11: Bay Roberts: A Soldier's Heart by David French Opening Night. Directed by Marc Warren. Victoria LOL #3 Museum & Playhouse. 7:30pm Tickets:$15 FMI: 786-9546 or www.victoriamuseumplayhouse.com

July 11 Bay Roberts A "Time" in Pigeon Inlet featuring Kelly Russell, Russells in the Corner, and the Pigeon Inlet Players. MacKay Masonic Lodge, Conception Bay Highway Starting time: 7:00pm Tickets: $40.00 (Taxes in) www.pigeoninlet.ca FMI pigeoninlet@bayroberts.com or Toll Free: 1-866-786-2126.

July 11 - July 12 Bay Roberts Old-Time Country & Bluegrass Jamboree. Ascension Collegiate Auditorium. Featuring the Mark Boutilier Bluegrass Band, favourite local bands, 14 sets, instrument Workshops
on Saturday, Sunday Gospel Music. FMI: www.bluegrass-nl.ca

July 12: CBS: Kelligrews Soiree Folk Festival FMI: 834-6500

July 13: Torbay: Kids Fun Day! FMI: 437-6532

July 13: Brigus: Lori Anna Reid St. George's Church FMI: www.stgeorgesbrigus.ca

July 15: Torbay: Senior Social FMI: 437-6532

July 16: CBS: Manuels River Family Camp Fire FMI: 834-6500

July 17: Torbay: Kitchen Party! FMI: 437-6532

July 17 Bay Roberts. West Side Charlies. Des and Gary www.westsidecharlies.com

July 17 Bay Roberts A Soldier's Heart Victoria LOL #3 Museum and Playhouse 7:30pm Tickets: $15.00 including tax. FMI or tickets: Battens Ultramar, Crossroads Bay Roberts, tel: 1-709-786-1536 or 1-709-786-9546, www.victoriamuseumplayhouse.com or info@victoriamuseumplayhouse.com

July 18 Bay Roberts A "Time" in Pigeon Inlet featuring Kelly Russell, Russells in the Corner, and the Pigeon Inlet Players. MacKay Masonic Lodge, Conception Bay Highway Starting time: 7:00pm Tickets: $40.00 (Taxes in) www.pigeoninlet.ca FMI pigeoninlet@bayroberts.com or Toll Free: 1-866-786-2126.

July 18 Carbonear. West Side Charlies. DJ ROD CARPENTER
www.westsidecharlies.com

July 17- 26: Holyrood: Squid Festival: Children activities, face painting, teddy bear hospital. Folk Festival and pig roast on July 26th

July 18-19: Whitbourne: Regatta and Folk Festival FMI: 759-2780

July 18-19: Old Perlican: Celebrating Bartlett - Arctic Schooner Bowdoin
Ports Program
. FMI: www.bartlett2009.com

July 19 - 21th Annual Carbonear Triathlon - a 500m Swim, 20km Bike, and a 5km Run with participation by athletes province wide. The race begins in Salmon Cove Pond, followed by a bike ride through Victoria and Scenic Freshwater, and finished with a run through beautiful Carbonear. FMI >>

July 19: Torbay: Hillside Concert Featuring Siochana & other groups.FMI:437-6532

July 22 - August 3 - Bay Roberts Klondyke Days -
Annual Community Celebration
FMI: www.bayrobertsevents.com

July 22- 26: Dildo Days! Ecumenical Service, children's events,
dances, games, food. FMI: 582-2932

July 23 Bay Roberts A Soldier's Heart Victoria LOL #3 Museum and Playhouse 7:30pm Tickets: $15.00 including tax. FMI or tickets: Battens Ultramar, Crossroads Bay Roberts, tel: 1-709-786-1536 or 1-709-786-9546, www.victoriamuseumplayhouse.com or info@victoriamuseumplayhouse.com

July 23: Brigus: Opera on the Avalon St. George's Church FMI:www.stgeorgesbrigus.ca

July 23: CBS: Manuels River Family Camp Fire FMI: 834-6500

July 24 Bay Roberts. West Side Charlies. Ignition www.westsidecharlies.com

July 24: Carbonear: Rex Goudie 8 pm Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre.
www.princesssheilatheatre.com FMI:596-7529

July 24-27: Bay Roberts: Super Sports Weekend
FMI: www.bayrobertsevents.com

July 24-26: Flatrock Soiree FMI: 437-6945

July 25 Bay Roberts. West Side Charlies. Greeley's Reel www.westsidecharlies.com

July 25: Harbour Grace: 147th Annual Harbour Grace Regatta. Lady Lake
2nd Oldest Continuous sporting event in North America.
FMI:596-3042

July 24-26:Perry's Cove Days FMI: 596-6694

July 25 Bay Roberts A "Time" in Pigeon Inlet featuring Kelly Russell, Russells in the Corner, and the Pigeon Inlet Players. MacKay Masonic Lodge, Conception Bay Highway Starting time: 7:00pm Tickets: $40.00 (Taxes in) www.pigeoninlet.ca FMI pigeoninlet@bayroberts.com or Toll Free: 1-866-786-2126.

July 25 Carbonear. West Side Charlies. DJ ROD CARPENTER
www.westsidecharlies.com

July 25-26: Bell Island: 3rd Annual Accordion Idol at Monsignor Bartlett Arena
Admission: $10.00 FMI: 488-6641/229-6364/745-7577

July 25-26: Colliers Folk Festival. Events & Attractions FMI:229-4333

July 25-26: Carbonear: 6th Annual Show n'Shine Paddy's Garden. Steak
BBQ & Dance
Sat. Night, NL Breakfast Sun. morning. FMI: Cy 596-0601

July 26: CBS: Skating Club Annual Ice Show FMI:www.conceptionbaysouth.ca

July 29 Bay Roberts A Soldier's Heart Victoria LOL #3 Museum and Playhouse 7:30pm Tickets: $15.00 including tax. FMI or tickets: Battens Ultramar, Crossroads Bay Roberts, tel: 1-709-786-1536 or 1-709-786-9546, www.victoriamuseumplayhouse.com or info@victoriamuseumplayhouse.com

July 29-August 2 Bay de Verde Heritage Days
Annual Community Celebration:
Wed July 29- Seniors Day; Wed Night - Texas Hold'em; Thurs Night July 30 - Pre Teen & Teen Dance; Fri July 31-Kids' Fun Day; Fri Night-Family Night & FIREWORKS DISPLAY; Sat. Aug 1- Fish & Brewis Takeout; Sat Night -Adult Dance; Sun, Aug 2nd: Live Entertainment, etc www.baydeverde.com

July 30: Bay Roberts: Klondyke Party (all Ages) Bay Arena. Featuring The Stars of Pop: Tributes: Hannah Montana, Jonas Brothers, & Hilary Duff. FMI: 786-2126 www.bayrobertsevents.com

July 31: Bay Roberts: Klondyke Party (All Ages) Bay Arena. Featuring Thunderstruck: Tickets:$15 Adv;$25 www.bayrobertsevents.com

July 31 Bay Roberts. West Side Charlies. Generation Lost www.westsidecharlies.com

July 30: CBS: Manuels River Family Camp Fire: FMI: www.conceptionbaysouth.ca

July 31: Brigus: Shores of Newfoundland St. George's Church. 7:30 pm: Tickets: $10. FMI: www.stgeorgesbrigus.ca


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August 1: Bay Roberts: Klondyke Party Bay Arena. Featuring Bon Journey: Tribute Band to Bon Jovi & Journey. Also featuring Fuse. Tickets: $15 Adv; $20 Door. Ages 19+ Doors open 7 pm FMI: www.bayrobertsevents.com

August 1: Upper Island Cove: Outdoor Concert Featuring Blue Eyed Blond & Mid Life Crisis at Ballfield in UIC. Ages: 19 & over. Tickets avail any convenience store in UIC.

August 1 Bay Roberts A "Time" in Pigeon Inlet featuring Kelly Russell, Russells in the Corner, and the Pigeon Inlet Players. MacKay Masonic Lodge, Conception Bay Highway Starting time: 7:00pm Tickets: $40.00 (Taxes in) www.pigeoninlet.ca FMI pigeoninlet@bayroberts.com or Toll Free: 1-866-786-2126.

August 1 Bay Roberts A Soldier's Heart Victoria LOL #3 Museum and Playhouse 7:30pm Tickets: $15.00 including tax. FMI or tickets: Battens Ultramar, Crossroads Bay Roberts, tel: 1-709-786-1536 or 1-709-786-9546, www.victoriamuseumplayhouse.com or info@victoriamuseumplayhouse.com

August 1-2: Paradise SunSplash Festival
FMI: www.town.paradise.nf.ca or782-3570

August 1-3: Carbonear: Carbonear Days Weekend
FMI: www.carbonear.ca or 596-3831

August 2: Conception Harbour: 100th Annual Garden Party held on Church Grounds. Turkey supper at Marian Hall. FMI: 229-4011

August 2: Carbonear: 2nd Annual World Cup of Tiddley Tournament at Recreation Complex FMI: www.carbonear.ca or 596-3831

August 5: CBS: Family Fun Day at The Still in Seal Cove
FMI: www.conceptionbaysouth.ca

August 6: Brigus: Anita Best St. George's Church FMI: www.stgeorgesbrigus.ca

August 6 CBS: Manuels River Family Camp Fire.
FMI: www.conceptionbaysouth.ca

August 6 Bay Roberts A Soldier's Heart Victoria LOL #3 Museum and Playhouse 7:30pm Tickets: $15.00 including tax. FMI or tickets: Battens Ultramar, Crossroads Bay Roberts, tel: 1-709-786-1536 or 1-709-786-9546, www.victoriamuseumplayhouse.com or info@victoriamuseumplayhouse.com

August 6-9 The Brigus Blueberry Festival FMI: www.brigus.net/blue.htm is an Award Winning 4 day event held in mid August. Activities include: A Royal Shag Up" - comedy dinner theatre, Steps Through Time - walking tour, Newfie night with Screech Ins, community breakfasts, dinners, and suppers, a two day Folk Festival with well known Newfoundland talent, visits by Miss Teen Newfoundland and Labrador and Miss Newfoundland and Labrador, the Missed Blueberry Pageant, raffles, craft stalls, baked goods, a pie eating contest, games of chance, mooseburgers, cash bar, children's games, dances, fireworks- Brigus Waterfront.

August 7 Bay Roberts A Soldier's Heart Victoria LOL #3 Museum and Playhouse 7:30pm Tickets: $15.00 including tax. FMI or tickets: Battens Ultramar, Crossroads Bay Roberts, tel: 1-709-786-1536 or 1-709-786-9546, www.victoriamuseumplayhouse.com or info@victoriamuseumplayhouse.com

August 7-16: Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove: Festival of Friends. Activities
for all ages and folk festival on Sunday. FMI: www.lbmcoc.ca

August 8-9: Clarke's Beach: 135th Anniversary of United Church

August 9 Bay Roberts A "Time" in Pigeon Inlet featuring Kelly Russell, Russells in the Corner, and the Pigeon Inlet Players. MacKay Masonic Lodge, Conception Bay Highway Starting time: 7:00pm Tickets: $40.00 (Taxes in) www.pigeoninlet.ca FMI pigeoninlet@bayroberts.com or Toll Free: 1-866-786-2126.

August 10-14: Pouch Cove & Flatrock: Killick Coast Regional Games.
FMI: 437-6312

August 11 Bay Roberts A Soldier's Heart Victoria LOL #3 Museum and Playhouse 7:30pm Tickets: $15.00 including tax. FMI or tickets: Battens Ultramar, Crossroads Bay Roberts, tel: 1-709-786-1536 or 1-709-786-9546, www.victoriamuseumplayhouse.com or info@victoriamuseumplayhouse.com

August 13-16: Cupids: Cupers Cove Soiree FMI: 528-4428

August 13: CBS: Manuels River Family Camp Fire. FMI: 834-6500

August 14: Brigus: Tuckamore Chamber Music Festival St. George's Church 7:30 pm. FMI: www.stgeorgesbrigus.ca

August 15: Cupids: Green Fair

August 15: Bay Roberts: Ascension Reunion & Dance at Bay Arena

August 15 Bay Roberts A "Time" in Pigeon Inlet featuring Kelly Russell, Russells in the Corner, and the Pigeon Inlet Players. MacKay Masonic Lodge, Conception Bay Highway Starting time: 7:00pm Tickets: $40.00 (Taxes in) www.pigeoninlet.ca FMI pigeoninlet@bayroberts.com or Toll Free: 1-866-786-2126.

August 16: CBS: KEEP Railway Festival FMI: www.conceptionbaysouth.ca

August 16: Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove: Festival of Friends Folk Festival at Kelly Park, Outer Cove 2:30-10:00 pm. Featuring top Irish/Newfoundland musicians. Siochana & other groups 8:00 pm Fireworks, Sky High Amusements, Beer Tent, & food. Tickets at gate. FMI: 726-7930

August 20-23: Hant's Harbour: Crab Festival with entertainment for everyone, folk festival,dances, meals, games, & crab boil. FMI: 586-2741

August 22 Bay Roberts A "Time" in Pigeon Inlet featuring Kelly Russell, Russells in the Corner, and the Pigeon Inlet Players. MacKay Masonic Lodge, Conception Bay Highway Starting time: 7:00pm Tickets: $40.00 (Taxes in) www.pigeoninlet.ca FMI pigeoninlet@bayroberts.com or Toll Free: 1-866-786-2126.

August 23-29: Baccalieu Trail: Baccalieu Trail Games. FMI:www.aroundthebay.ca

August 23: CBS: Pirate Day at Topsail Beach. FMI: www.conceptionbaysouth.ca

August 27 Bay Roberts A Soldier's Heart Victoria LOL #3 Museum and Playhouse 7:30pm Tickets: $15.00 including tax. FMI or tickets: Battens Ultramar, Crossroads Bay Roberts, tel: 1-709-786-1536 or 1-709-786-9546, www.victoriamuseumplayhouse.com or info@victoriamuseumplayhouse.com

August 29 Bay Roberts A Soldier's Heart Victoria LOL #3 Museum and Playhouse 7:30pm Tickets: $15.00 including tax. FMI or tickets: Battens Ultramar, Crossroads Bay Roberts, tel: 1-709-786-1536 or 1-709-786-9546, www.victoriamuseumplayhouse.com or info@victoriamuseumplayhouse.com

August 29 Bay Roberts A "Time" in Pigeon Inlet featuring Kelly Russell, Russells in the Corner, and the Pigeon Inlet Players. MacKay Masonic Lodge, Conception Bay Highway Starting time: 7:00pm Tickets: $40.00 (Taxes in) www.pigeoninlet.ca FMI pigeoninlet@bayroberts.com or Toll Free: 1-866-786-2126.

August 29: Bay Roberts: Summer Games Ball Hockey at Bay Arena

August 30: Brigus: Jim Payne & Fergus O'Byrne St. George's Church FMI: 528-4713 FMI: www.stgeorgesbrigus.ca

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Sept 25 Carbonear Shriners Annual Gospel Concert 8:00pm

Sept 27 Carbonear Foster & Allan 8:00pm Tickets: $40.00 Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre Phone: 709.596.7529(PLAY) Fax: 709.596.5021- Email: info@princesssheilatheatre.com

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Special Celebrations in 2009.

Grace United Church, Coley's Point - 100th Anniversary

In 2009, Grace United Church Coley's Point will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary. Special events will be held throughout the year.

The Bay Arena Minor Hockey Assoc & the Bay Arena Assoc - 25 years

In Bay Roberts, starting in the fall of 2009 and ending in the summer of 2010, celebrations will be taking place. A committee has been formed and plans are starting to take place. We are calling on ALL Minor Hockey Players, Coaches, Volunteers- past and present to contact us, with your name, address, email address. Please forward your information to the following address: bayarena25years@gmail.com or join the Bay Arena Minor Hockey Group on Facebook.

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In 2009, the Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador will host Celebrating Bartlett 2009 - a province-wide, year-long program of events and attractions featuring symposia, heritage fairs and ceremonies.

Captain Robert Abram Bartlett, a native son of Brigus whose extended family still exits in the region, was a world-renowned Arctic explorer and mariner during the first-half of the 20th century. Former Lieutenant Governor Ed Roberts chairs the Celebrating Bartlett 2009 Steering Committee.

Frommers.com has listed the Bartlett Celebrations as a Global Anniversary Celebration for 2009.
Frommers Ten More Global Anniversary Celebrations in 2009 The Bartlett Celebrations are listed as number 5.

Town of Brigus

Special Bartlett celebrations are being planned for July 10-13 in the Town of Brigus. Events include the Arrival Ceremony for the Arctic schooner Bowdoin as she begins her 12 port Newfoundland and Labrador tour. There will be boarding and sailing opportunities in Brigus as well as a full 3 day program of entertainment, exhibits, drama and community activities.

Centre for Marine Simulation in St. John's

Starting in July the Centre for Marine Simulation (CMS) of Memorial University in St. John's will recreate The Roosevelt-Captain Bob Bartlett's ship-on the full motion bridge simulator. The public will be invited to see, hear, and feel what it was like on that vessel in the North in 1909. For more information see the Celebrating Bartlett 2009 Website - www.bartlett2009.com

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Fall of 2009.

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay will be coming to many towns in the Northern Avalon on November 13th and 14th, 2009. A total of 330 torchbearers will be involved in the Newfoundland and Labrador leg of the relay, as the torch travels 3,120 kilometers throughout the province over five days. Anyone can apply to carry the torch - information about how to be a 2010 Olympic Torchbearer>> .

 

Cupids 400 Inc.

Cupids 400 Inc. is involving communities in the area in the celebration of the first permanent English Settlement in Canada in Cupids in 1610.


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