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Events and Festivals 2007
Some events, though listed in the month they start, actually continue throughout the summer.February
February 25 - 26
Port Hope Simpson, Route 510
ALEXIS SLED DOG RACE
Tel: (709) 960-0228 / (709) 960-0287 Fax: (709) 960-0210
Watch mushers compete in a very challenging race as they test their skills against the elements of our Labrador winter. Cheer your favourite mushers as they compete for prizes, money & bragging rights.February 26 - 28
Port Hope Simpson, Route 510
LABRADOR SNO'BLAST
Tel: (709) 960-0228 / (709) 960-0248 Fax: (709) 960-0210
Come play on some of the finest trails winter can offer! Join snowmobilers travelling to Port Hope Simpson for a blast of fun, laughter and excitement! Labrador's oldest snowmobile festival.
March
March 18
St. Anthony, Route 430
GRENFELL RIDE
Tel: (709) 454-4010 / (709) 454-4011 Fax: (709) 454-4047
Email: info@grenfell-properties.com Website: www.grenfell-properties.com
This is a one day event held in March each year. It commemorates Dr. Grenfell's "Adrift on an Ice Pan" excursions.
April
April 4-9
Port Hope Simpson, Route 510
PORT HOPE SIMPSON EASTER FESTIVAL
Tel: (709) 960-0240 Fax: (709) 960-0210
Held annually at Port Hope Simpson, a week long event of sporting activities and entertainment. Come see how we play! Fun and games for all ages. Held Easter Monday - Saturday.
May
May 21
Port Hope Simpson, Route 510
POLAR BEAR DIP
Tel: (709) 960-0228 Fax: (709) 960-0210
Challenge your buddy to a dip in our freezing Labradorian waters. All participants receive a memento T-shirt upon registration. This fun evening will be followed by night entertainment at Alexis Hotel.
June
June - September
Rocky Harbour, Route 430
ANCHORS AWEIGH
Tel: (709) 458-2450 / (709) 458-2016 Fax: (709) 458-3006
Email: info@bontours.ca Website: www.bontours.ca
A display of Newfoundland culture and humour. Every Wed & Fri in
June & Sept - Every Mon, Wed & Fri in July & Aug. Starts at 9:30 pm at Ocean View Motel.
June 1 - September 15
Cow Head, Route 430
GROS MORNE THEATRE FESTIVAL
Tel: (709) 243-2899 Fax: (709) 639-1006
Off-Season Tel: (709) 639-7238
Email: tnl@theatrenewfoundland.com Website: www.theatrenewfoundland.com
8-play repertory theatre festival of comedy, drama, twice-a-week dinner theatre "Ethie", music and recitations, Tuesday to Sunday, with special guests for Monday's in July & August for "Who's Darkening Our Door" series. Box office opens at 10 am daily.June - September
St. Anthony, Route 430
THE GREAT VIKING FEAST AT LEIFSBURDIR
Tel: (709) 454-4900 Fax: (709) 454-3654
Off-Season Tel: (709) 454-3431 Off-Season Fax: (709) 454-3716
Email: feast@fishingpoint.ca Website: www.fishingpoint.ca
Enjoy the food, fun, and feuds of the Viking of Leifsburdir throughout the summer in reconstructed "Sod Hut" located at scenic Fishing Point, St. Anthony. You will dine on Cod, Salmon, Moose, Squid and other Viking and Newfoundland specialties prior to engaging in the fun and feuds of our merry band of Vikings.June 17 - August 20
Hawke's Bay, Route 430
NEWFOUNDLAND CULTURE NIGHTS: Hosted by Maynard's Torrent River Inn
Tel: (709) 248-5225 Toll free: 1-800-563-8811
Email: welcome@torrentriverinn.ca Website: www.torrentriverinn.ca
Exploring Newfoundland and Labrador culture through theatre, dinner theatre, music, storytelling and more.
June 15 - September 30
L'Anse aux Meadows, Route 436
TALES OF L'ANSE AUX MEADOWS: Hosted by Norseman Restaurant
Tel: (709) 623-2018 / (709) 454-4955 Fax: (709) 623-2144
Off-Season Tel: (709) 754-3105 Off-Season Fax: (709) 754-4586
Email: anoordhof@fastmail.com Website: www.valhalla-lodge.com
Celebrate the heritage of the various cultures that have inhabited L'Anse aux Meadows through skits, storytelling, square dancing and traditional music, while serving local cuisine gourmet style. Every Tuesday and Friday at 7:30 pm at the Norseman Restaurant.
June 15 - September 15
Woody Point, Route 431
WOODY POINT HERITAGE THEATRE
Tel: (709) 453-2304 Off-Season Tel: (709) 453-2304
Email: info@heritagetheatre.nf.ca Website: www.heritagetheatre.nf.ca
Live traditional music and local theatre. Building was former L.O.L. Hall built in 1908. Location of annual "Writers at Woody Point" festival.June 30 - July 2
Cow Head, Route 430
COW HEAD LOBSTER FESTIVAL
Tel: (709) 243-2415 / (709) 243-2446 Fax: (709) 243-2590
Email: rufus.payne@nf.sympatico.ca Website: www.cowhead.ca/festival
Daily lobster dinners, dunk tank, Newfoundland and Labrador iron man, local entertainment (outdoor Community dances), poker walk, bonfire & fireworks, cards/bingo/games of chance, children's races, campfire and events sponsored by Parks Canada at Shallow Bay Campground.
July
July & August
L'Anse-au-Clair, Route 510
LIFE IN A TYPICAL L'ANSE AU CLAIR HOME - 1949
Tel: (709) 931-2332 Fax: (709) 931-2708
Email: northernlight@nf.sympatico.ca Website: www.northernlightinn.com
This is a dinner theatre with traditional food of 1949 served by the actors. The play is about a typical day in L'Anse-au-Clair just before Confederation. Mondays & Thursdays.July 1
St. Anthony, Route 430
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS - ST. ANTHONY
Tel: (709) 454-3864 Fax: (709) 454-4154 Email: stanthony@nf.aibn.com
Fun and games/parade at the Olympia. Cake cutting and flag presentation. Fun for family and friends.July 1
Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve, Route 437
Pistolet Bay Provincial Park, Route 437
J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park, Route 1
Barchois Pond Provincial Park, Route 1
CANADA DAY IN PROVINCIAL PARKS - Western
Tel: (709) 635-4520 / (709) 635-4531 Fax: (709) 635-4541
Email: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca Website: www.gov.nl.ca/parks&reserves/
A special ceremony to celebrate Canada's birthday and remember those who fought at the Battle of Beaumont Hamel. Cake, refreshments, games and activities for family and children.July 1
Port Hope Simpson, Route 510
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS - PORT HOPE SIMPSON
Tel: (709) 960-0236 / (709) 960-0222 Fax: (709) 960-0210
A wide variety of activities are planned to celebrate our nation's birthday. A fun-filled event for the whole family.July 16
Western Newfoundland/Labrador
PARKS DAY/TAKE A HIKE - WESTERN NEWFOUNDLAND/LABRADOR
Tel: (709) 635-4520 / (709) 635-4531 Fax: (709) 635-4541
Email: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca Website: www.gov.nl.ca/parks&reserves/
Take a Hike is a nation-wide event held in conjunction with Parks Day. Hikes are organized within parks, or to surrounding areas. For full details, call the provincial park closest to you.July 17
St. Anthony, Route 430
GRENFELL HERITAGE NIGHT FESTIVITIES
Tel: (709) 454-0244 Fax: (709) 454-2052
Email: foundation@grhs.nl.ca
An outdoor family-community fund raising event, celebrating our Grenfell heritage and culture.July 20
Rocky Harbour, Route 430
GROS MORNE SUMMER MUSIC
Tel: (709) 639-0069 / (709) 639-72931 Fax: (709) 634-4474
Email: info@gmsm.ca Website: www.gmsm.ca
World class chamber music in a warm, humourous atmosphere. Six resident musicians play host guest acts featuring classical, folk, Latin and Asian music. Located at St. Matthew's Anglican Church.July 20 - 22
Norstead Village, L'Anse aux Meadows, Route 436
VIKING FESTIVAL
Tel: (709) 623-2828 Fax: (709) 623-2882
Email: info@norstead.com Website: www.norstead.com
Games, storytelling, bonfire, marketplace, concert, competitions, play, educational tours, lecture, music, food, demonstrations. Visit our website for more details.July 22 - 25
Western Newfoundland
PARK INTERPRETATION WEEK
Tel: (709) 635-4520 Fax: (709) 635-4541
Email: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca Website: www.gov.nl.ca/parks&reserves
A week of events surrounding natural features of our province. Only available in parks with interpretive programs. Dates subject to change, please contact the park for details.July 23
Battle Harbour
BATTLE HARBOUR FUN DAY
Tel: (709) 921-6216 / (709) 921-6677 Fax: (709) 921-6677
Off-Season Tel: (709) 921-6325 Off-Season Fax: (709) 921-6325
Email: margaretpye@nf.sympatico.ca Website: www.battleharbour.com
Battle Harbour Fun Day is an annual event.July 29 - 30
Port Hope Simpson, Route 510
FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS
Tel: (709) 960-0304 / (709) 960-0228 Fax: (709) 960-0210
A celebration of Friends! It's a time for food, laughter and our community's open door policy for family, friends and visitors! So come on over... And bring a friend or two. It's a festival you won't want to miss.July 29 - August 7
Deer Lake, Route 1
HUMBER VALLEY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Tel: (709) 635-4436 Fax: (709) 635-5103
Email: glced@nf.aibn.com
Music, entertainment & activities, concerts, concession stands, fireworks. Events throughout the Humber Valley.
August
August 17 - 21
Woody Point, Route 431
WRITERS AT WOODY POINT FESTIVAL
Tel: (709) 635-3604 / (709) 639-5968
Email: info@heritagetheatre.nf.ca Website: www.writersatwoodypoint.com
The Writers Alliance of Newfoundland and the League of Artists of Western Newfoundland will be partnering for the third year in a row in hosting an exhibition of multi-media art on the second floor of the Heritage Theatre in Woody Point.August 5 - 7
Mary's Harbour, Route 510
MARY'S HARBOUR CRAB FESTIVAL
Tel: (709) 921-6281 / (709) 921-6293 Fax: (709) 921-6255
Email: marysharbour@nf.aibn.com
Annual celebration of the crab fishery. Lots of fun and prizes to be won for people of all ages, entertainment provided throughout the weekend. Some local talent as well. Canteen open all weekend with beverages & BBQs included. Dances for young and old. Crowning of the crab king and queen.August 3 - 6
Port Saunders, Route 430
SUMMERFEST
Tel: (709) 861-3105 Fax: (709) 861-2137
There will be activities around town. Softball games, adult dances, family bonfires, games for kids, bingo, meals, boat rides etc.August 9 - 12
Forteau, Route 510
BAKEAPPLE FOLK FESTIVAL
Tel: (709) 931-2097 / (709) 931-2743 Fax: (709) 931-2842
Off-Season Fax: (418) 461-2301 Email: dnkflynn@hotmail.com
Local culture & talent, nightly entertainment, crafts, displays local foods, family entertainment & folk festival.August 19 - 20
Williams Harbour
GOLDEN COD FESTIVAL
Tel: (709) 924-0287 / (709) 924-0241 Fax: (709) 924-0212
Annual celebrations of the Golden Cod of Gilberts Bay. Where there is lots of fun and prizes to be won for people of all ages. Entertainment provided throughout the weekend. Canteen with beverages, BBQ included. All sorts of cod dishes and much more.August 17 - 18
Charlottetown, Route 514
CHARLOTTETOWN SHRIMP FESTIVAL
Tel: (709) 949-0299 Fax: (709) 949-0377
Email: ctown@nf.sympatico.ca
Opening ceremonies, traditional breakfast, sea-doo rides, boat tours, blessing of the fleet, kid's games, water skiing and a barbecue.
September
September 2
L'Anse aux Meadows, Route 436
VIKING TO VINLAND HALF MARATHON
Tel: (709) 623-2018 / (709) 623-2370 Fax: (709) 623-2144
Email: ghodge@canada.com Website: www.valhalla-lodge.com
The Viking to Vinland Half Marathon is hosted by one of North Americas top marathon runners. Call to arrange your marathon vacation.September 16 - 17
Deer Lake, Route 1
HUMBER VALLEY AGRICULTURE HOME/ HANDICRAFT EXHIBITION
Tel: (709) 635-3861 / (709) 635-5747 Fax: (709) 635-5103
Email: glced@nf.aibn.com Website: www3.nf.sympatico.ca/glced
Two-day exhibition with food and game concessions, vegetable, craft and preserve competitions, livestock competition, and small animal displays.September 23 -25
West St. Modeste, Route 510
PARTRIDGE BERRY FESTIVAL
Tel: (709) 927-5583 Fax: (709) 927-5898
Email: townwsm@nf.sympatico.ca
An annual event that will bring tourists and residents together. Big barbecue. Local entertainment.