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Port Blandford, Route 1 (P19) CANADA DAY: PORT BLANDFORD FT A flag raising ceremony and singing of the anthem at the town hall followed by a luncheon and cutting of the birthday cake at the Fire Hall. Loc: 170 Main Street T: (709) 543 2170 F: (709) 543 2153 E: vgreening@nf.aibn.com W: portblandford.com
Elliston, Route 238 (O22) BIRD ISLAND PUFFIN FESTIVAL FTY A n 8 - d ay e ve nt f e a t u r i n g l i ve l o c a l entertainment, traditional meals served from the kitchen, and moose burgers. Loc: 58–62 Main Street T: (709) 468 7080 F: (709) 468 5837 E: rootcellars@persona.ca W: townofelliston.ca
Jul 1–Aug 30
Bonavista, Route 230 (O22) CHURCH STREET FESTIVAL FT Experience a celebration of Bonavista’s historic downtown core. Planned activities include antique car show, mummering parade, traditional children’s activities, and live performances. Loc: Church Street T: (709) 468 5777 / 2880 F: (709) 468 7253 E: garrickboxoffice@nf.aibn.com W: garricktheatre.ca
Grand Bank, Route 220 (V14) GRAND BANK REGIONAL THEATRE FT Join us for rip-roaring comedies, spine-tingling mysteries, romance, and toe-tapping music. Plays 5 evenings a week, dinner theatre Wed & Sat. Loc: 16 Water Street T: (709) 832 2282 F: (709) 832 2284 TF: (888) 442 2282 E: email@ grandbanktheatre.ca W: grandbanktheatre.ca Jul 2–Aug 30
Grand Bank, Route 220 (V14) ART EXHIBIT “PATCH WORKS” Burin Peninsula artists combine their mediums on a theme, connecting generations or places, joining traditional to modern, or literal patchworks of our heritage. Enjoy the eclectic rehearsal setting! Loc: Grand Bank Theatre T: (709) 279 1846 E: bpartscouncil@gmail.com W: bpartscouncil.wix.com/site Jul 7–9
Burin, Route 221 (V16) BURIN PENINSULA FESTIVAL OF FOLK SONG AND DANCE 4 Accordion and fiddle sounds and warm hospitality hold us in time, as do the old outport set dances. A music-rich heritage for the next generation. Toutons and tea. Workshops. Loc: Donald C. Jamieson Academy, Main Street T: (709) 891 2655 / 279 1846 E: francoservices@ eastlink.ca Jul 29–Aug 5
Grand Bank, Route 220 (V14) GRAND BANK SUMMER FESTIVAL Week of fun-filled activities for the whole family. Loc: 56 Main Street T: (709) 832 1600 F: (709) 832 2617 E: townofgrandbank@townofgrandbank. net W: townofgrandbank.com Jul 30–Aug 2
Bonavista, Route 230 (O22) BONAVISTA DAYS Celebrate this multi-day event with food, fun, live entertainment, and–of course– the best fireworks show on the island. Loc: Various T: (709) 468 7747 / 7816 F: (709) 468 2495 E: contact@townofbonavista.com W: townofbonavista.com
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Bonavista, Route 230 (O22) WEDNESDAYS ON CHURCH FT Why wait for the weekend? Wednesdays in June, July, and August visit the Garrick Annex stage for outstanding solo artists and duos in an intimate setting. Loc: 16–20 Church Street T: (709) 468 5777 / 2880 F: (709) 468 7253 E: garrickboxoffice@nf.aibn.com W: garricktheatre.ca EVENTS CONTINUING IN JULY FROM EARLIER START DATES: Rising Tide Theatre–Seasons in the Bight Theatre Festival: See May 23 Saturday Summer Music Series: See Jun
August Aug 3–6
Burin, Route 221 (V16) BURIN HERITAGE WEEKEND A four-day community event celebrating Burin’s heritage, featuring live music, food, song, and dance, a huge fireworks show, sporting events, and dancing. Loc: Burin Heritage Grounds T: (709) 891 1760 / 1710 F: (709) 891 2069 E: townofburin@eastlink.ca W: townofburin.com Aug 5
St. Lawrence, Route 220 (W15) ST. LAWRENCE DAY F An annual civic event with a parade, traditional food and music, games for children, dances for young and old, Provincial Challenge Cup soccer game, and fireworks display. Loc: Centennial Soccer Field T: (709) 873 2222 / 5079 F: (709) 873 3352 E: townofstlawrence@nf.aibn.com W: townofstlawrence.com