Festivals & Events

Festival Inspire

Now an international, travelling, non-profit street arts festival, with its hometown in Moncton, NB. Inspire transforms cityscapes and towns by putting all the arts in all the public spaces while painting giant murals. Programming includes live art, interactive installations, projection mapping, street performance, circus, music, and stuff we have not even thought of yet. Our murals st...

Hook & Paddle Kayak Fishing Series

Canada’s premier kayak based multi-species, catch-photograph-release series with several different dates and locations. Join the tournament at one of many amazing locations, and don’t miss the opportunity to catch multiple species, and to be part of a growing community of kayak anglers.

Rotary Ribfest on the Miramichi

The 2022 Rotary Ribfest on the Miramichi, hosted by the Rotary Club of Miramichi (formerly Newcastle), will take place the weekend of May 27 – 29 at the Miramichi Port Authority (Hi Tech Industries) wharf on Newcastle Boulevard. This will be a drive-through only, with no activities except for a large 50/50 draw. The major beneficiary will be the Youth Resource Center. Ribbers in attend...

PLAEX Spring Clean-up

A free & public event for all ages. Let's clean up the city, just in time for Summer! ♻️ Guest Speakers ♻️ Live Music ♻️ BBQ ♻️ Bouncy Castle ♻️ Face Painting ♻️ Crafts & Games ♻️ City-Wide CLEAN UP

Living Roots Festival

A roots festival taking place in several small venues including living rooms, cafes, restaurants, parks, street corners, or anywhere else. Acts from across the country and beyond; full range or solo, duo and bands, poetry...anything goes.

Apple Blossom Festival

After several years of absence, the Apple Blossom Festival returns to Memramcook. In partnership with the Festival Acadie Rock, the Verger Belliveau Orchard invites the population to come and enjoy the magnificent scenery offered by the fields of flowering apple trees and the incredible talent of artists from the region from June 3 to 11, 2022.

Gathering of the Scots Festival

The 2022 Gathering of the Scots – its 19^th celebration in fact, will take place over 4 days (June 3 – 6) as the warmth of summer returns to New Brunswick. As in the past, this festival will offer a wide diversity of cultural-based activities and entertainment venues to visitors.

Freddy Beach Ribfest

The Maritime’s largest food and music festival where professional rib teams compete and serve some of the best ribs, chicken, and pulled pork in the country. Continuous live music from the best Maritime performers, indoor and out-door activities.

10km Chaleur National Bank CKLE

The 10 km Chaleur takes place annually on the 2nd Saturday in June. The race is popular with experienced runners for its speed and also with novice runners for the ease of the route. Our event includes a 5 km and a 10 km run and a 5 km walk. Once these events are over, races of 300 m and 1 km are organized for children, followed by an awards ceremony and a spaghetti dinner. ...

Fredericton Relay for Life

Join the Canadian Cancer Society on June 11 for the return of the Relay For Life in-person experience. Fredericton residents are invited to come together with Canadians across the country to support people affected by cancer at Relay For Life. Participants of all ages are welcome to attend. Register today at relayforlife.ca to move and be moved.

Pleasures & Pastimes: A Children’s Festival

Calling all kids (and kids at heart)! Join the villagers for 19th-century games, storytelling, crafts, theatre, music, and more at Kings Landing’s opening weekend.

FLOURISH Festival

FLOURISH is an independent, not for profit music and arts festival held annually in New Brunswick's capital city of Fredericton, Canada. Renowned for content diversity, creative daring and its super-friendly vibe, FLOURISH is a critically and popularly acclaimed artist-run festival.

Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival

Feats of strength and feasts of lobster! Join us as the Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival hosts the 2022 Scottish Masters Athletics International (SMAI) World Championships. Nearly 200 of the World's strongest Heavy Events athletes, pipe bands, highland dancing, and Big Ceilidh Tent performances by The American Rogues, The Barra MacNeils, & more. Fun for the wh...

Edmundston Jazz and Blues Festival

The Edmundston Jazz and blues Festival marks the beginning of the summer season. Artists from New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia and the United States meet at the Festival. Whether you like jazz, blues, swing, latin or funk, let yoursel be carried away by the rhythm of the festivities at the Edmundston Jazz & Blues Festival!

Military Muster

Recruits Wanted! Local military reinactment groups will set up camp at Kings Landing to offer their interpretation of American, British and New Brunswick military history. Hear stories about a soldier’s life and keep an eye our for deserters and skedaddlers!

2022 Memorial Cup

The Saint John Sea Dogs host the best teams in the CHL in the 2022 Memorial Cup Championship, presented by KIA. Enjoy nine days of great hockey, as well as celebrations and events throughout the region.

Benjamin Circus

John Davenport is a third-generation circus performer and along with his brother Jairo have created the “Great Benjamins Circus”, which will be visiting Fredericton this summer. A traditional circus that offers amazing acts of international quality while being true to the traditional circus roots.

Bard in the Barracks

Exciting site-specific outdoor productions of the works of William Shakespeare in the Fredericton Botanic Garden.

Tour Paramedic Ride

Tour Paramedic Ride East-NB will be a 3-day cycling journey with participants coming from across Canada. Day 1: Moncton to Alma Day 2: Alma to Quispamsis Day 3: Quispamsis to Fredericton We ride to honor our fallen paramedics and support initiatives that assist paramedics and their families in time of need such as mental health.

Rogersville Country Festival

The Rogersville Country Festival is a two-day event with a wonderful line-up featuring some of the best country music artists around. See you in June 2022!

Campbellton Salmon Festival

The Campbellton Salmon Festival is an event not to be missed! Many activities are organized for all ages, including salmon supper, music performances, carnival, daily activities for children and families, Canada Day celebrations with a spectacular fireworks display, and much more. Experience our downhome hospitality by celebrating with family and friends and enjoy a week full of fun an...

Minto Coal Mining Festival

The Minto Coal Mining festival is a community celebration of the coal mining heritage in the region. For 10 days from the end of June going to July there is a wealth of activities, including music, food, a parade, youth talent showcase, dances, kids' games, face painting, bouncy castles, fireworks, card tournaments, look-alike contest, a pet parade, an ironman/maiden competition, a gos...

Sitansisk (St. Mary’s First Nation) Pow Wow

Come hear the drum beat of Mother Earth and listen to the voices of the ancestors of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) people as they share their culture through music, dance and traditional ceremonies.

Cultural Expressions Festival

Live entertainment from all around the world. Special activities for families; multicultural dance & music, international food, displays & more. Free admission.

Down on the Farm at Kings Landing

New Brunswick’s early farmers worked hard to be self-sufficient while raising animals, clearing land, building homes, growing food, maintaining crops and gardens, making tools and clothes, and more. Come to Kings Landing this weekend to learn all about life on a 19^th century farm, see where you can lend a hand to our busy farmers and pick up some new skills along the way. ...