Festivals and Events in the Northern Avalon in Summer 2008, 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 Summer. There will be events that we are not informed about, so be sure to check with individual towns.

• On Going Events - Events taking place over several weeks or on a number of different dates.
• July Events
• August Events
• September Events
• October Events

Summer 2008 will be "Come Home Year" for the towns of Holyrood, Harbour Main- Lakeview - Chapels Cove, Avondale, Conception Harbour, Colliers, Marysvale, Georgetown, and Brigus.
Check our list of Festivals and Events and the Come Home Year 2008 Website for updates and further information.

Bay Roberts - A “Time” in Pigeon Inlet - featuring Kelly Russell & family, and Pigeon Inlet Players
Saturdays - July 29 to August 23 - 7:00 pm ["Time" consists of Newfoundland Scoff, Performances by the Kelly Russell Family, the Pigeon Inlet Players, and Newfoundland Dancing] Society of United Fishermen Hall, Patterson Street
Tickets: $40.00 [HST included]
Information and Reservations: Toll Free: 1-866-786-2126 Tel: 709-786-2126, Fax: 709-786-2128 Website: www.pigeoninlet.ca Email: unclemose@pigeoninlet.ca
unclemose@pigeoninlet.ca

Brigus - Baccalieu Players
Fridays & Saturdays "A Royal Shag-Up" Dinner Theatre[other days according to demand] 7 pm. Starts at Hawthorne Cottage to a Royal Banquet at the LOL Hall. Reservations essential- Call: 709-528-4044 or email: seagul@nf.sympatico.ca

Sundays - "Steps Through Time" 2:30 pm Starting at the Calico Outdoor Stage. No charge for children 10 & under accompanied by an adult.

July-August - 4 days a week - Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Site “Live! On the Lawn" takes place at 2:00 pm on the Cottage grounds. The 20 minute plays reflect the life of Bob Bartlett, as well as the vibrant culture of Brigus. All revenue earned though on-site admission fees and giftshop sales is directly invested in preserving and presenting Hawthorne Cottage.
Theatre Information: 709-528-4004
Website: www.historicsites.ca/hawthorne.html

Carbonear - Symphonic Storytellers - Musical Theatre Day Camps for Children, ages 6-14
Using traditional and contemporary folk tales as scripts, Symphonic Storytellers add song, dance, music and action to retell the tale in these musical theatre day camps. Professional musicians are invited to join the cast on the last day for dress rehearsal and final performance. Camp Dates: July 7 - 11 Who’s in Rabbit’s House? July 21 - 25 The Sneetches Aug. 11 - 15 Rikki Tikki Tembo Aug. 18 - 22 RATS! (The Pied Piper of Carbonear) For more information: Telephone: 709-596-7278 or Email:info@oneillincarbonear.com Website: www.oneillincarbonear.com/events.htm

Harbour Grace - Easton’s Path: a Walk with John Sheehan - Beginning June 27th, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Guided tour through heritage district of one of North America’s Oldest Communities. 9:15pm Starts at LeMarchant St, finishes at Court House $10.00 - Adults $5.00 Children and Seniors [Private tours available on request] Telephone: 709-596-1029
Email: john@johnsheehan.ca Website: www.johnsheehan.ca

Holyrood - Newfoundland Night
From June 4 to August 27 Telephone: 709-229-3395
Website: www.2008comehomeyear.com

Spaniard's Bay - Sunday by the Sea
Traditional Musical Concerts: Ball field, next to Recreation Centre. Every Sunday, Starting July 6th. 2:30pm to 4:00pm, FMI: 786-7781 or 786-2799

July 3 Marysvale: Jiggs Dinner with Newfie Music FMI: 709-528-1310. FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 4 St. John's Golf Tournament. Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation The Admiral's Green, Pippy Park. Call Don or Brenda 945-5289

July 5 CBS 19th Annual Watch Your Bobber Race 2:30pm. FMI:www.manuelsriver.com .

July 5 Marysvale: Dance and Screech In Murphy’s Pub FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 5 : Torbay Holy Trinity Garden Party

July 6 Avondale: Celebrity / Media Challenge Race Avondale Speedway.

July 6 Colliers 58th Annual Garden Party. FMI: Frances at 229-4246 or Colliers Town Council at 229-4333.FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 7-12 Portugal Cove - St. Phillips Annual Regatta FMI www.pcsp.ca

July 7-13 Bay Roberts Thomas Amusements Bay Arena Grounds. FMI www.thebayarena.com

July 9 Colliers Newfie Night at the Oasis FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 10-13 CBS [Kelligrews] Kelligrews Soiree FMI: www.conceptionbaysouth.ca

July 10-13 Salmon Cove Beach Pea Festival Includes: concert, games, "Sands Dance," Sunday Folk Festival, Beach Volleyball Torunament. FMI: Salmon Cove Development Assoc, 709.596.2436.

July 10 Carbonear Beach Pea Festival Play. Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre. Tel: 709.596.7529(PLAY) Fax: 709.596.5021- Email: info@princesssheilatheatre.com

July 12 Carbonear Shawn Silver. Traditional Irish Dancers. Tickets $10. 8:00pm Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre. Tel: 709.596.7529(PLAY) Fax: 709.596.5021- Email: info@princesssheilatheatre.com

July 12 Marysvale Dale Jarvis Ghost Stories at dusk at the Marysvale Heritage House FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 12 New Perlican Heritage Day Community Centre. Includes: flea market, bake sale, tea, contests and other fun heritage related events. FMI: 709-583-2500

July 12 Colliers Kids Day Activities BBQ,& Adult Dance Call:709-229-4333 FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 12-19 Newfoundland Close Up A cultural tour combined with a photography workshop led by Dennis Minty and Antje Springmann [includes time on the Shoreline Heritage Walk]. For details see Newfoundland Close Up - pamphlet [PDF] >>
If you would like more information or would like to book the tour, call or email Antje Springmann at: Phone: 709-786-1587 Email: aspringmann@persona.ca

July 13 Carbonear 20th Annual Sprint Triathlon Call:709-596-3831 Printable application form [PDF] FMI: Carbonear Recreation Programs

July 13 Avondale: Powder Puff Race “Women in Thunder Cars” Avondale Speedway FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 17 Capel's Cove Opening Ceremonies with fireworks. Chapel's Cove Beach FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 18-27 Holyrood 20th Annual Squid Festival. Festival events include:Kite Flying, campfire at Beach,Dinner Theatres, Squid Race & family activities FMI: 709-229-7252 FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 18 Holyrood 20th Annual Squid Festival. Opening Ceremonies. Cloudberries Community Choir Light Up the Harbour. Location: Festival Grounds - Holyrood 9:00pm Barn Dance Community Centre, Holyrood FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 18 Chapel's Cove Pre-teen & teen dance Chapel's Cove Parish Hall 7:30pm FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 18 Colliers: Variety Concert & Kitchen Party
FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 19 Holyrood: Car Show & Other Events FMI: 709-229-7252 FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 19 -27: Whiteway: Whiteway Days! Folk Festival, Car Show, Games of Chance & Yard Art Exhibition. FMI: 588-2948 .

July 19- 20 Whitbourne: Whitbourne Regatta and Folk Festival.FMI 709-759-2780

July 20 Holyrood. Brunch. Star of the Sea- Holyrood 2:00pm Seniors Party Legion, Holyrood 2:00 pm - 6:00pm Pirates Come Ashore & Treasure Hunt Festival Grounds, Holyrood 2:00 pm - 4:00pm
FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 20 Marysvale: Mini Garden Party at Our Lady of Snows Church Grounds. FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com .

July 20 Harbour Main Annual Garden Party FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 21 Holyrood 20th Annual Squid Festival. Dinner Theatre . Star of the Sea 7:00pm Call:709-229-3395 FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 21 Harbour Main Main Cemetry Mass FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 22 Holyrood . Music in the Park . Holy Cross Park 2-4:00pm Cemetary Mass Northside Grave Yard - Holyrood 7:00pm FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 22 Harbour Main Boat Tours & Beach "Mug-Up" FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 23 - August 4 Bay Roberts: Klondyke Days! Super Sports Weekend, Family Day, Deal or No Deal, Christmas in July, Closing Ceremonies & Fireworks. Many other events. Complete Schedule of Events for Kloydyke Days >>
FMI: www.bayrobertsevents.com

July 23 Holyrood Kite Flying . Festival Grounds 6:00pm Cemetary Mass Southside Grave Yard - 7:00pm Campfire at the Beach 8:30pm Newfie Night - Star of the Sea 10:00pm FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 23 Harbour Main Family Day at "The Tide." FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 24 Holyrood Recreational Activities . Festival Grounds 11:00am Dinner Theatre Star of the Sea 7:00pm Bridge Tournament Community Centre 10:00pm FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 24 Chapel's Cove Cemetry Mass FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 25 Holyrood: Youth Concert Festival Grounds 8:30 pm. Concessions, family games, food, entertainment and fireworks. Call: 709-229-4333 FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 25-27 Holyrood Holy Cross School Reunion 1959-1967. Family and Social Gatherings - TBA FMI: Pat Hamlyn -stay@beach-view-motel.com Youth Festival (Hosted by Youth Council) Concessions, Family Games, Food, Entertainment Fireworks (TBD) Location: Festival Grounds - Holyrood 8:30 pm FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 25 Harbour Main Closing Ceremonies - With a Music Fest and Kitchen Party FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 25 Bay Roberts Family Carnival sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Community Gardens. Everyone welcome! Free! www.bayrobertsevents.com

July 25- 27 Bay Roberts Super Sports Weekend. Provincial Horseshoe Tournament, Provincial Slow Pitch Softball Invitational, Bay Roberts Tennis Open, Wilbur Sparkes Recreation Complex. FMI www.bayrobertsevents.com

July 26-27 Bay Roberts Newfoundland and Labrador Old Time Country & Bluegrass Jamboree, sponsored by the Newfoundland and Labrador Old Time Country Music Society of Newfoundlnd and Labrador. Bay Arena FMI: www.bluegrass-nl.ca

July 26-27 Carbonear: 6th Annual Show n' Shine Paddy's Garden Presented
by Relic Riders and Lion's Club. Steak BBQ & Dance on Sat. night, Camping
at site available. FMI: 709-596-0601

July 26 Harbour Grace: 146th Annual Hr Grace Regatta - Lady Lake. 2nd oldest continuous sporting event in North America. FMI:709-596-3042.

July 26 Bay Roberts A "Time" in Pigeon Inlet Featuring Kelly Russell and Family. and Pigeon Inlet Players. Society of United Fisherman (SUF) Hall, Patterson Street. Includes: Scoff, Entertainmnet, & Dance. Tickets $40.00 [HST included]. 7:00pm FMI: 786-2126 email: pigeoninlet@bayroberts.com Website: www.pigeoninlet.ca

July 26 Bay Roberts Community Breakfast Salvation Army 8 -11am Kids' Carnival at the Community Garden - 1-4pm Christmas in July at Lodge Mackay. Hot turkey dinner, Santa Claus, Mummers, and Live Entertainment. Tickers: $10.00. For info please call Lawerence @ 786-6279 -- 5:00pm Website: www.bayrobertsevents.com

July 26 Holyrood Holy Cross School Reunion 1959-1967. Family and Social Gatherings - TBA FMI: Pat Hamlyn stay@beach-view-motel.com Squid Race Location: Holy Cross Park - Holyrood 11:00am Folk Festival with Coast Guard, Boating Safety etc (TBD) Concessions, Family Games, Food, Entertainment - 2:00pm Beach Party 7:00pm to 1:00am FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 27 Holyrood Holy Cross School Reunion 1959-1967. Family and Social Gatherings - TBA FMI: Pat Hamlyn - stay@beach-view-motel.com FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 28 Holyrood 20th Annual Squid Festival. Festival Live Entertainment, Concessions, Family Games, Food - 2:00pm Dinner Theatre Star of the Sea 7:00pm to 1:00amFMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

July 30 - August 3 Bay de Verde: Heritage Days Traditional music, fish & brewis, games of chance, fun for kids, pre-teen, teen & adult dances. Schedule of Events for Heritage Days 2008 [PDF] > > FMI: www.baydeverde.com

July 31 Avondale Come Home Year Opening Ceremony Heritage Train Station 7:00pm - 9:30 pm Fine Art Show & Sale - Heritage Train Station FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

August 1 Victoria: Victoria Day Celebrations: Recreation Complex- Games of chance, boil-up, fire truck rides and breakfast: FMI: 709-596-3783 .

August 1 Avondale Fine Art Show & Sale - Heritage Train Station Pre-Teen Dance - Assumption Complex - 7:00pm-9:00pm FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

August 1 Carbonear Herman Harris & Friends In Aid of Daffodil Place Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre. Phone: 709.596.7529(PLAY) Fax: 709.596.5021- Email: info@princesssheilatheatre.com

August 1-3 Dildo: Dildo Days Ecumenical Service, children's events, dances, games, food, boat flotilla. FMI: 709-582- 2932 .

August 1-2: Flatrock: Flatrock Soiree: Outdoor Dance, Saturday night, Ocean View Park. Sunday Outdoor Concert featuring local talent. FMI: 709-437-6945 .

August 1-4 Carbonear Days! Breakfasts, Brunch at local B&B's. Sculpin Contest, Ball Hockey Tournament, Block Party, Street Dance featuring The Good Machine, Fit Kid Competition, Quilt & Rug Hooking Display, Kitchen Party, Day Parade, Family Celebrations, Pageants & Family Fireworks, World Cup of Tiddly.
FMI : Carbonear Days Schedule of Events - www.carbonear.ca/cweek >>

August 2: Carbonear: Harbour Boat Rides Carbonear Wharf 10am-5pm
FMI : Carbonear Days Schedule of Events - www.carbonear.ca/cweek >>

August 2 : Carbonear: Heritage “Doors Open” Tour 2-5pm Various Sites around town Heritage, Specialty & Unique Sites. FMI: 709-596-3831 www.doorsopendays.com

August 2 Bay Roberts A "Time" in Pigeon Inlet Featuring Kelly Russell and Family. and Pigeon Inlet Players. Society of United Fisherman (SUF) Hall, Patterson Street. Includes: Scoff, Entertainmnet, & Dance. Tickets $40.00 [HST included]. 7:00pm FMI: 786-2126 email: pigeoninlet@bayroberts.com Website: www.pigeoninlet.ca

August 2 Bay Roberts Klondyke Celebration Day - Klondyke Party (19 and over) Featuring Billy & the Brusers and Greeley's Reel. Gates open at 7:00pm Wilbur Sparkes Recreation Complex. Website: www.bayrobertsevents.com

August 2 Bay Roberts A "Time" in Pigeon Inlet Featuring Kelly Russell and Friends. Society of United Fisherman (SUF) Hall, Patterson Street. 7:00pm FMI: 786-2126 www.pigeoninlet.ca email: pigeoninlet@bayroberts.com

August 2 Avondale Fine Art Show & Sale - Heritage Train Station 9:00am- 5:00pm Horseshoe Tournament- Town Hall 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Motorsports Festival - Avalon Speedway 2:00 pm Fireman's Dance - Assumption Complex 9:00pm

August 2-3 Bell Island: 2nd Annual Newfoundland Accordion Idol Contest
Monsignor Bartlett Arena FMI: www.bellisland.net

August 2-10 Avondale Come Home Year Celebrations 2008 Horseshoe Tournament Fine Art Show & Sale at Heritage Train Station, Motorsports Festival, Fireman’s Dance, Smash-up Derby, Luncheon & special Church Services. Avondale Day (Aug. 6) at Hennessey Park FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com
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August 3 Avondale Fine Art Show & Sale - Heritage Train Station 9:00am- 5:00pm Horseshoe Tournament- Town Hall 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Church Service with Father Al- Assumption Parish 11:00 am- 2:00pm K of C Luncheon - K of C Complex 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Smash Up Derby - Avalon Speedway 11:00 - 5:00 pm FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

August 4 Avondale Fine Art Show & Sale - Heritage Train Station 11:00am- 5:00pm FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

August 4-9 Markland 26th Annual Markland Days Celebrations- Markland Community Center & Grounds *Card Game *Dart tournament *Garden Party/ Festival (Games of chance, Live entertainment, Bounce Castle, BBQ, Horse Shoe Tournament) * Dance and much more...FMI: 759-2060

August 5 Avondale Fine Art Show & Sale - Heritage Train Station 11:00am- 5:00pm FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

August 6 Avondale Fine Art Show & Sale - Heritage Train Station 11:00am- 5:00pm Avondale Day/Civic Holiday Hennessey Park Day - Hennessey Park 10:00 am Trouting – Biggest Fish Prize, Blueberry Picking, Hot Dogs, Drinks & much more! FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

August 6 Carbonear North Atlantic Fiddle Convention - (about the event - www.mun.ca/nafco2008) Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre. Phone: 709.596.7529(PLAY) Fax: 709.596.5021- Email: info@princesssheilatheatre.com

August 7-10 Brigus Blueberry Festival--- Schedule of Events for Blueberry Fesival >>

August 7 Avondale Fine Art Show & Sale - Heritage Train Station 11:00am- 5:00pm FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

August 8 Avondale Fine Art Show & Sale - Heritage Train Station 11:00am- 5:00pm FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

August 8-10 New Perlican: 30 Year Celebration! Pre-teen & teen dance, Games of chance, boat races, folk festival, canteen services, fish & brewis, ecumenical church service. FMI: 709-583-2500

August 9 Bay Roberts A "Time" in Pigeon Inlet Featuring Kelly Russell and Friends. Society of United Fisherman (SUF) Hall, Patterson Street. 7:00pm FMI: 786-2126 www.pigeoninlet.ca email: pigeoninlet@bayroberts.com

August 9 Avondale Fine Art Show & Sale - Heritage Train Station 9:00am- 5:00pm Crazy Canuck - Avondale Speedway 9:00 am - 5:00pm FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

August 9-10 Carbonear: 12th Annual Antique Car Show & Shine Paddy’s Garden. Live music, family activities, and concessions. FMI: 709-596-0927

August 10 Avondale Fine Art Show & Sale - Heritage Train Station 9:00am- 5:00pm Stock Car Races - Avalon Speedway 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Garden Party - Heritage Train Station, Avondale 9:00 am- 5:00pm FMI: www.2008comehomeyear.com

August 15-17 Cupids: Cupers Cove Soiree John Guy Landing re-enactment, Antique Car Show, Pre-teen & teen dance. Adult Dance, Special Dinners. Fireworks and bonfire. FMI: 709-528-4428

August 16 Bay Roberts A "Time" in Pigeon Inlet Featuring Kelly Russell and Friends. Society of United Fisherman (SUF) Hall, Patterson Street. 7:00pm FMI: 786-2126 www.pigeoninlet.ca email: pigeoninlet@bayroberts.com

August 17 Brigus: Jim Payne & Fergus O'Byrne St. George's Church. FMI: 709-528-4713
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August 17 Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove: Festival of Friends Kelly Park, Outer Cove All day folk festival featuring the top Irish/Newfoundland musicians . Fireworks, Sky High Amusements, & food. Tickets avail. at the Gate FMI: 709-726-7930

August 21-24 Hants Harbour: Crab Festival Entertainment for everyone, folk festival, dances, meals, games, crab boil. FMI: 709-586- 2741

August 23 Bay Roberts A "Time" in Pigeon Inlet Featuring Kelly Russell and Friends. Society of United Fisherman (SUF) Hall, Patterson Street. 7:00pm FMI: 786-2126 www.pigeoninlet.ca email: pigeoninlet@bayroberts.com

September 6 Bay Roberts Relay for Life Wilbur Sparkes Recreation Complex 11am to 11pm FMI: gdelaney@nl.cancer.ca 1 888 753-6520

September 14 Torbay: TARGA-Race & Car Show FMI: www.targanewfoundland.com
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September Harbour Grace: 48th Annual Trinity Conception Fall Fair
SW Moores Stadium Farm Days, Trade & Industrial Commercial Booths, Arts & Crafts, Blueberry Harvest Road Race, Livestock display, amusement rides, vegetable display, chick hatchery & petting farm. FMI: 709-596-7510
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September 18-21 Harbour Grace: 50th Annual Miss Newfoundland & Labrador Pageant SW Moores Stadium FMI: 709-596-7510

September 19 Harbour Grace: 4th Annual Miss Tenn Trinity-Conception Pageant SW Moores Stadium This event is open to any young woman in the Trinity-Conception area from the ages of 13-18. More information can be obtained by calling Sabrina at 596-0688, 573-0685 or visiting the website at www.freewebs.com/missteentrinityconception/

September 26 Carbonear TC Shrine Club Annual Gospel Concert - Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre. Phone: 709.596.7529(PLAY) Fax: 709.596.5021- Email: info@princesssheilatheatre.com

September 30- October 1 Carbonear International Women's Film Festival - 8:00pm Tickets: $7 Students /Seniors $5 Two day pass. $12 Students /Seniors $8. Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre. Phone: 709.596.7529(PLAY) Fax: 709.596.5021- Email: info@princesssheilatheatre.com

Oct 29 Harbour Grace St.Paul's Fall Sale Cold plate $7 take-out 3pm, eat-in 5pm. Bake table, crafts, etc. Cards at 8pm. Come and enjoy! FMI: Anne Gosse Phone: 596-6815