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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.
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Northern Avalon in 2010 - Cupids 400 Inc.
Cupids 400 Inc. is celebrating the first permanent English Settlement in Canada in Cupids in 1610. As well, Cupids 400 Inc. is involving communities in the region in legacy projects, so that each community will not only have special events in the summer of 2010, but will have a lasting legacy from the celebrations.
Cupids Cove Chatter is online with Events for Cupids 400 and much more > >
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For further information see: Cupids Cove Chatter > >
February 26th to March 8th
 Winter Carnival is a major winter festival in Bay Roberts. Have a break and enjoy winter fun!
Contests, events, and "Winter Fun in the Sun"
A highlight will be Wednesday, March3th, the Heritage Concert “We’ll Rant and We’ll Roar” Amalgamated Academy. Coley’s Point and All Hallows Fiddlers along with school ensembles will be participating. Doors will open at 7:00PM Cost $5.00
For more information and a complete listing of events,
see Bay Roberts Winter Carnival > >
Town of Carbonear - 2nd Annual Winter Carnival > >
February 26th to March 7th
Carbonear is hoping people will be "Thrilled to be Chilled" at their 2nd Annual Winter Carnival. Many fun events and contests are planned.
The Opening Ceremonies on February 26th will include Glow Stick walk with Frosty from the Swimming Pool / Recreation Centre followed by marshmallows and hot chocolate and FIREWORKS!! Starts at 7 pm.
For more information and a complete listing of events,
see Carbonear Winter Carnival > >
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February 26th to March 8 see the Bay Roberts Winter Carnival > > and the Carbonear Winter Carnival > > for events in those towns.
Feb 27 Clarke's Beach Trucker's Breakfast. Orange Lodge. 8-11am.
Feb 27 Spaniard's Bay. 30th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Invitational Darts Tournament. Royal Canadian Legion Spaniard's Bay Registration 9:30am FMI Call 786-3671 or 786-3883. General public invited to attend.
Feb 28 Bay Roberts Bluegrass and Old Time Country Music Jam Session. Lions Club. Bring an acoustic instrument. Doors open at 1pm. Starts at 2 pm.
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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)
February 26th to March 8 see the Bay Roberts Winter Carnival > > and the Carbonear Winter Carnival > > for events in those towns.
March 6 Bay Roberts Hot Breakfast Bay Roberts 50+ Club. 8 to 11am.
March 6 Cupids East Country meets West Country- Film Screening. Cupids Community Centre
(A Cupids 400 Event)
March 6 Spaniard's Bay Texas Hold'em Tournament. Royal Canadian Legion 1:30 pm FMI Call 786-3671 or 786-3883
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 23 Salmonier Line Hope for Haiti:
Dinner, Dance , Silent Auction and more. The Wilds at Salmonier River 7pm $200 for a table of 8
$35.00 per person
Roast Beef or Flipper Dinner with dessert. FMI and to book tables
email Rhonda - rreddy@thwilds
Call Pam Norman (709) 576-6667
or Wilson Peddle (709) 583-2483.
Proudly supported by the Wilds.
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 Cupids 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)
April 26 -27 Holyrood Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) Course. Cost $65.
New Marine Institute facility in Holyrood. As of September 15, 2009, all operators of power-driven vessels have been required, by federal law, to possess a PCOC. This includes operators of personal watercraft (jet skis), sailboats and power boats. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Contact: Debbie Churchill, Squadron Training Officer, Canadian Power & Sail (Avalon Squadron) www.cps-ecp.ca/avalon
Phone: 895-3137 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPhdVdBOvJo
April 30 - May 1 North River Avalon Region Heritage Fair. All Hallows Elementary School, North River.
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| April 30 - May 1 North River Avalon Region Heritage Fair. All Hallows Elementary School, North River.
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 8 Carbonear 3rd Annual Friends of Cystic Fibrosis Concert 7:30pm Tickets $10Featuring: Eastwind - with the great Jimmie Linegar, Albedo - Country Music at its best, Rural Roots - Mix of Country and Bluegrass, Jacob's Passage - Country, Bluegrass, & Gospel, Peter & Friends - Country, Folk, and Newfoundland Music. 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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July 1 Cupids Canada Day in Cupids Canadian Citizenship and Immigration will be swearing in new Canadians in Cupids on Canada Day. Cupids 400 Inc. will host a multi-cultural festival following the ceremony.
July 2 - July 4 Colliers "Down Memory Lane" A celebration of heritage and culture of the communities from Holyrood to Georgetown. Colliers Colliers Community Centre - Heritage Fair.
July 2 - July 11 Cupids and Neighbouring Communities Early Performing Arts Festival The Early Performing Arts Festival will offer a high quality, educational and entertaining experience of the performing arts of earlier eras to a broad audience. It will provide an immersive experience that links people to the roots of Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture and to the life and times of particular historical periods through music, dance, and theatre.
July 4 Cupids Concert in Millbrook Garden Concert in the Park with local performing musicians,
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
July 5 Cupids / St. John's Coasters 2010 Coasters 2010: National Antique and Classic Car Club will arrive in Cupids on July 5th with over 100 antique and classic cars for viewing. Following this will be a cross country tour from St. John’s to British Columbia.
July 11 Kelligrews Kelligrews Soiree Folk Festival Launch of The History and Tradition of Conception Bay South Booklets during the Kelligrews Soiree.
July 17 Old Perlican Traditional Dance Symposium The Town of Old Perlican will host a Traditional Dance Symposium with demonstrations of dance from communities around the Northern Avalon.
July 18 Cupids Concert in Millbrook Garden Concert in the Park with local performing musicians,
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
July 24 Bay Roberts 100th Anniversary Shearstown Trinity United Church Celebrations
Shearstown United Church 2pm: Garden Party
July 31 Cupids / St. John's St. John’s Story Telling Festival National Conference of Story Telling - St. John’s. On July 31st, a performance will be held at the Cupids Legacy Centre.
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