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In New Brunswick, any reason is a good reason to celebrate, and we have many festivals worth travelling for! Whether you take in sunny summer events or winter carnivals, sample local food and wine at culinary events or join in the song and dance at jazz and bluegrass festivals, you’ll celebrate with the locals and feel the pulse of our vibrant cultural scene. Check out our events listings and calendar below (and mark it in yours) so you don't miss out on any of the fun!
 

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Community and Culture

Minto Coal Mining Days

The Minto Coal Mining festival is a community celebration of the coal mining heritage in the region. 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 gospel show, a ...
Various locations
Minto, NB
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Oromocto Pioneer Days

Come join us for lots of activities the whole family will enjoy at Oromocto's Pioneer Days! There will be carnival rides, many food vendors, a beer garden and live entertainment playing throughout the week along the beautiful Oromocto waterfront.
4 Doyle Dr.
Oromocto, NB
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Sport and Activity

Centreville Truck & Tractor Pull/Centreville Super Power Pull

Tractor pulling is a competitive motor sport in which modified farm tractors, modified tractors or trucks drag a metal sled along a prescribed course. The sled contains a box filled with weight that is mechanically winched forward as the sled progresses along the course. This Truck and Tractor Power Pull, hosted by the Centreville Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Centreville, tak...
698 Central St.
Centreville, NB
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The Shediac Lobster Festival

Locals and visitors alike enjoy close to 50 activities and experiences during Shediac's famous lobster festival. Music concerts, dance parties, a 600-guest outdoor lobster dinner on Main Street, lobster eating contests, rides, sports and more!
58 Festival Street
Shediac, NB
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Canada Day in St. Andrews with Matt Andersen

Join us at the KIRA Amphitheater in St. Andrews for a Canada Day to remember. A powerhouse performer with a giant, soul-filled voice and commanding stage presence, Matt Andersen has built a formidable following the old-fashioned way: touring worldwide and letting his stunned audiences and new devotees spread the good word of his righteous tunes all over.
KIRA Amphitheater
130 Prince of Wales Street
St. Andrews, NB
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Canada Day Celebrations (Moncton)

Join us at the Moncton Riverfront on July 1 for a FREE party with electrifying rock band Sloan and Acadian trio Les Hay Babies headlining the event! Kids can have a blast at the Kids’ PlayZone with bouncy games, entertainment, hands-on activities, and more. End the night with the tri-community fireworks that will light up the sky!
Assomption Blvd
Moncton, NB
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Ballet by the Ocean - Summer Series

Allow your senses to guide you in this one-of-a-kind exclusive experience. Come immerse yourself in the scenic backdrop of one of New Brunswick’s most stunning natural habitats while enjoying the astounding beauty of the award-winning Atlantic Ballet and savouring incredible local food pairings by celebrated New Brunswick chefs. Summer Series July 5–29, 2023 Wednesdays and Saturdays a...
Secret Location
Grande-Digue, NB
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Festival des rameurs (rowing boat festival)

The 54th edition of the Festival des Rameurs of Petit-Rocher will take place from July 5 to 9, 2023 and the 55th rowing competition will take place on Saturday, July 8. The main activity of the festival is the rowing competition of the Baie des Chaleurs by rowing a distance of approximately 35 km (22 miles). This activity is surrounded by activities for all age groups, including bingo,...
582, rue Principale
Petit-Rocher, NB
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Atlantic Nationals Automotive Extravaganza

Car lovers, welcome to paradise! This year, the Atlantic Nationals are going to be a bucket-list, car-loving, 5-day weekend you won't want to miss! Event highlights include car shows, prizes, personalities, meet-and-greets, scenic cruises, sight-seeing, and of course, the all-day FREE Friday street party like no other on Moncton's Main Street. This biggest Cruise-In and Street Party in...
655 Main Street
Moncton, NB
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Maritime Mega V - Let's Connect

500 + Attendees will be in Fredericton, NB 6-9 July 2023, for some genuine East Coast hospitality to explore the fantastic geocaching opportunities this area offers. Eight satellite events are planned in the days leading up to the main event Saturday, July 8 at the Journey Wesleyan Church Fredericton. This venue will become "MMV Central" for a day of fun and games, seminars, workshops,...
131 Duncan Lane
Fredericton, NB
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Music

River Jam Fredericton

A not-to-be-missed music event along Fredericton's beautiful St. John River. Four stages and 20+ bands from folk/bluegrass to rhythm and blues and classic rock concerts performed by local bands, ending with a jam session that will bring musicians together for an all-star performance.
Delta Fredericton
225 Woodstock Rd.
Fredericton, NB
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New Brunswick Fisheries and Aquaculture Festival

The sea and its riches, fishing and its seals… It's a whole maritime heritage that is celebrated in style during the New Brunswick Fisheries and Aquaculture Festival in Shippagan, the commercial fishing capital of New Brunswick. Participate in the many activities of the oldest festival in the Acadian Peninsula: blessing of boats, music shows, sporting events, theatre and more. ...
200-1 Hôtel de ville Avenue
Shippagan, NB
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History of Love - Kings Landing

“Love comforteth like sunshine after rain.” ~Shakespeare. Ah, love. From the language of fans, Shakespearean skits, love songs, and other aspects of Victorian romance, this weekend focuses on the history of love.
Kings Landing
5804 New Brunswick 102
Prince William, NB
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Sport and Activity

The RAD Race at Rockwood

Join us to pilot the first Velo New Brunswick Enduro at Rockwood Park in Saint John this July! The event will be held at the newly constructed MTB Enduro Trail. Enduro is a style of racing where the overall race time is the sum of multiple timed stages. It offers a bit more casual approach to racing as the uphill sections are not timed, only the downhill. Don’t let that fool you though...
Rockwood Park
Saint John, NB
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2023 Sand Sculpture Competition

Take your chances against the tides and build the biggest and best sand sculpture of all time on New River Beach! Join in for fun and prizes. In the event of rain, everything will move ahead 24 hours.
New River Beach Provincial Park
78 New River Beach Road
New River Beach, NB
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Food and Drink

Beer on the Bridge

The Rotary Club of Fredericton Sunrise and SNAP! A Burlesque Revue welcome you to join us on the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge in Fredericton for a festival of the spirits! Give back to your community while you watch the sun go down over the mighty Saint John river. Come support Rotary's community projects while enjoying mead, beer and cider, live music, and food from some of New Brunswic...
Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge
Fredericton, NB
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Acadie Love Pride Festivities

The great Acadie Love Pride Celebrations features the beauty of diversity with a series of colourful cultural activities including an educational component. We are proud to promote inclusion, solidarity and awareness of the 2ELGBTQIA+ community.
Various locations
Caraquet, NB
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National French Fry Day

Celebrate National French Fry Day at Potato World on July 13. Events are scheduled to run from 11am until 2pm. This is a family-friendly event offering a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages. Adults will enjoy the visiting the outside market and musical entertainment provided by Ivan Daigle; while little ones will enjoy inflatable bouncers, face painting, and visiting t...
Potato World
385 Centreville Road
Florenceville-Bristol, NB
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Festival by the Marsh

Festival by the Marsh is one of Southeast New Brunswick's most active summer festival, featuring outdoor plays, namely Shakespeare productions, workshops, music and more in July and August.
Various locations
Sackville, NB