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 2010. There will be events that we are not informed about, so be sure to check with individual towns.

• On Going Events and Special Celebrations - Events taking place over several weeks or on a number of different dates.
• January Events
• February Events - Bay Roberts, Carbonear, and Torbay will begin Winter Lights.
• March Events - Bay Roberts, Carbonear, and Torbay will continue Winter Lights.
• April Events
• May Events
• June Events

Jan 30 Carbonear Hot Turkey Suppers Royal Canadian Legion, Brranch 23. 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Eat in or take out. FMI 596-3691 or 596-5686

Jan 30 Carbonear Jam Session Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 23 4:00pm FMI 596-5686

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Feb 2-7 Carbonear Rising Tide Theatre Review 09 Please note, a new date, February 2nd has been added to shows, because of the overwhelmning response. 8:00pm Tickets $25.00, $23.00 seniors/students. Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre Phone: 709.596.7529(PLAY) Fax: 709.596.5021- Email: info@princesssheilatheatre.com

Feb 6 Carbonear Local Talent Night Royal Canadian Legion, Brach 23, 8pm FMI 596-3631

Feb 6 Cupids Festivals & Folklife: Project Planning for Cultural Festivals. Instructors: Dale Jarvis, ICH Development Officer; and Ryan Davis, 2009 Mummers Festival Tuition: $20 (includes lunch and materials) 9:00am – 3:00 pm Prince of Wales Loyal Orange Lodge, Cupids.
To register, call Dale Jarvis a 1-888-739-1892 ext or email ich@heritagefoundation.ca

Feb 13 Cupids Family Fun Day in Cupids - Ice Skating, hot chocolate, and wiener roast. (A Cupids 400 Event)

Feb 13 Cupids Valentine's Day Dance Community Centre. Music by DJ Aubrey Bishop.

Feb 13 Bay Roberts Valentine's Day Dance. Shearstown Lion's Club. Music by Kevin Mercer

Feb 13 Bay Roberts Valentine's Day Dance. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 32, 9pm.

Feb 13 St. John's Cupids 400 Inc. Fundraising Dinner & Dance Proceeds from this event going to the Cupids Legacy Centre Trust for post 2010 operations. Gala Feast, door prizes with surprise cameo appearances.

Music by Billy and the Bruisers
Ticket Price- $125.00 pp – Table of 8 - $900.00
Room Package -$150.00 (Welcome Gift basket included)
Info or to book please email: penny@cupids400.com

(A Cupids 400 Event)

Feb 18 Bay Roberts. Afternoon Tea 50+ Club, Water Street 2:00 to 4:00pm

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During the Month of March
East Country meets West Country: a film series from local and British filmmakers. Cupids 400 Inc. is sponsoring a series of film screenings in the Cupids Community Centre during the month of March. These films are produced by knowledgeable filmmakers and have themes that correlate with the Cupids 400 Celebrations.(A Cupids 400 Event)

March 6 Cupids East Country meets West Country- Film Screening. Cupids Community Centre
(A Cupids 400 Event)

March 13 Cupids East Country meets West Country- Film Screening. Cupids Community Centre(A Cupids 400 Event)

March 20 Cupids East Country meets West Country- Film Screening. Cupids Community Centre (A Cupids 400 Event)

March 27 Cupids Nicholas Guy Baby Shower Charity Event Cupids Community Centre Fundraising event to commemorate the birth of the first English child in Canada, a baby boy born to Nicholas Guy and his wife. Proceeds for this event will be donated to the Provincial Association of Family Resource Centres.(A Cupids 400 Event)

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April 13 Carbonear Abba Tribute 8:00pm Tickets $30.00, $25.00 seniors/students. Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre Phone: 709.596.7529(PLAY) Fax: 709.596.5021- Email: info@princesssheilatheatre.com

April 25 Cupids Cantare Youth Choir Workshop Cupids United Church. International Soprano Wendy Neilson will host a workshop in Brigus with the Cantare Youth Choir. International Soprano Wendy Neilson will host a workshop in Brigus with Cantare Youth Choir.(A Cupids 400 Event)

April 26 Cantare Youth Choir Evening Performance Cupids United Church International Soprano Wendy Neilson and Cantare Youth Choir will offer a performance at Cupids United Church 7:00 pm. (A Cupids 400 Event)

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May 1 Carbonear Spinney Brothers: Award Winning Blue Grass Band www.spinneybrothers.com/ 7:30pm Tickets $12.00 each. Tickets available now. Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre Phone: 709.596.7529(PLAY) Fax: 709.596.5021- Email: info@princesssheilatheatre.com

May 11 Cupids Canadian Museum Association Conference 40 delegates of the Canadian Museum Association will visit Cupids to view the Cupids Legacy Centre and the archaeology site. This is a pre-conference site visit with presentations on interpretive planning. (A Cupids 400 Event)

May 24 Cupids Afternoon Tea United Church Women’s League will host an Afternoon Tea in honour of the Queen’s Birthday. (A Cupids 400 Event)

May 29 Cupids Tour by Royal Commonwealth Society The Royal Commonwealth Society will be hosting the annual AGM in St. John’s from May 27th - May 30th. May 29th, the RCS will visit Cupids for site of the archaeology dig, Cupids Legacy Centre, Heritage Garden and tour of the community. (A Cupids 400 Event)

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June 6 Cupids National Bi-Annual Conference of Grand Orange Lodge of Canada. On June 6th, the delegates will arrive in Cupids to visit the archaeology site and the Cupids Legacy Centre. Church service at Cupids United Church and march to follow. (A Cupids 400 Event)

June 12 & 13 Bay Roberts Bay Wheels Car Show Bay Arena A showing of antique, muscle, race cars and trucks. The theme for the 2010 Show will be “The Old Coffee Shop” (Owned and operated by the Spracklin family of the 1950-60 era). Admission - $5.00 single and $10.00 family pass. All proceeds from the show are donated to various charities through the VOCM Cares Foundation. (A Cupids 400 Event)

June 14 Winterton Winterton Boat Builder Museum Launch Winterton Master Boat Builder Jerome Canning begins his demonstration of traditional boat building using the techniques and skills of the 17th century settlers. NOTE: The Wooden Boat Museum will offer this presentation from June 14th through to Labour Day, 2010. (A Cupids 400 Event)

June 16–June 20 St. John's & Cupids Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology Conference The Society of Post-Medieval Archaeology in partnership with Memorial University of Newfoundland and Bournemouth University, Dorset, UK are hosting an International Conference in St. John’s. (A Cupids 400 Event)

June 17 Cupids Launch of a Special Edition of Riddle Fence The Launch of a special edition of Riddle Fence. This book will commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the first English Settlement in Canada along with the history, heritage and culture of Cupids. (A Cupids 400 Event)

June 23 Bay de Verde The Official Unveiling of Mural and Interpretive Panels The Town of Bay de Verde will launch the official unveiling of the mural and Interpretive panels depicting the voyage of John Guy to Bay de Verde. (A Cupids 400 Event)

June 25 & 26 Carbonear Isla Grant 8:00pm Tickets $40.00 each Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre Phone: 709.596.7529(PLAY) Fax: 709.596.5021- Email: info@princesssheilatheatre.com

June 27 - Aug 29 Bay Roberts The Holdin Ground Festival, includes the Time in Pigeon Inlet event, the annual Klondyke Festival, as well as the launch of the Historic signage project.

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