1100 F: (709) 438 1116 E: edgeofavalon@nf.aibn. com W: edgeofavalon.ca
Placentia Bay Cultural Centre: See Jan 1
St. John’s, Route 1 (T23) DOWNTOWN BUSKER FESTIVAL FT International, national, and local performers bring downtown alive. Loc: Various locations T: (709) 726 8244 / 579 4139 F: (709) 579 1636 E: info@downtownstjohns.com W: downtownstjohns.com
The Stone Jug’s Music Sessions: See Jan 1 Spirit of Newfoundland Productions Dinner and Show: See Jan 2 Boat Building Workshop: See Jun 12 Cape St. Mary’s Performance Series: See Jun 24 Southern Shore Dinner Theatre: See Jun 30
Aug 4–6
Aug 4–6
St. John’s, Route 1 (T23) NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR FOLK FESTIVAL 4FT One of the largest festivals in the province. The folk music event of the summer, featuring performers from all over Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and beyond. Loc: Bannerman Park T: (709) 576 8508 F: (709) 757 8500 TF: (866) 576 8508 E: office@nlfolk.com W: nlfolk.com Aug 5–20
August Aug 2
St. John’s, Route 1 (T23) ROYAL ST. JOHN’S REGATTA FTYI Traditional rowing event held the first Wednesday in August, since 1818. Oldest continuous sporting event in North America. Weather permitting. Loc: 10 Clancey Drive T: (709) 576 8921 / 8058 F: (709) 576 3315 E: general@stjohnsregatta.com W: stjohnsregatta. com Aug 3–7
Carbonear, Route 70 (S22) CARBONEAR DAY ACTIVITIES FT A fun-filled weekend of events with activities for every member of the family. Also, the World Cup of Tiddly. Loc: 256 Water Street T: (709) 596 3831 F: (709) 596 5021 E: kaibath@nf.aibn.com W: carbonear.ca Aug 4–6
Portugal Cove South, Route 10 (X22) CAPE RACE HERITAGE DAYS FT An annual celebration of the area’s heritage and culture. Kitchen party with local entertainment, adult dance, heritage displays, local food, kids’ fun day, and bonfire. Loc: Route 10 T: (709) 438
St. John’s, Route 1 (T23) TUCKAMORE FESTIVAL FTI Atlantic Canada’s foremost chamber music event for professional and emerging artists. The festival features performances and outreach events by world-renowned performers and young artists. Loc: See website for venues and times T: (709) 330 4599 E: manager@ tuckamorefestival.ca W: tuckamorefestival.ca Aug 11–13
Brigus, Route 60 (T22) BRIGUS BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL See the 3-foot blueberry pie, the Missed Blueberry Pageant, take in the folk festival Saturday and Sunday evening, outdoor dance, ‘Newfie’ night, pie-eating contest, traditional food, moose burgers, and beer tent. Loc: Water Street T: (709) 528 3201 / 4521 F: (709) 528 3201 E: byronrodway@personainternet.com W: brigus.net Aug 11–13
Long Cove, Route 201 (T20) NORMAN’S COVE–LONG COVE BEACH FESTIVAL F Features fireworks, wiener roast, games of chance, horseshoe tournament, concession stands, live entertainment, and a dance on the beach. Fun for the whole family. Loc: Long Cove Beach T: (709) 592 2490 F: (709) 592 2106 E: townofnclc@eastlink.ca
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EVENTS CONTINUING IN JULY FROM EARLIER START DATES Bowring Park Amphitheatre: See Jan 1