Festivals & Events

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.

Crime & Punishment at Kings Landing

Join us at Kings Landing for a weekend filled with excitement, mystery and scandal as we explore themes of life and death, duels and trials and crime and punishment during the 19th century.

Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tournament – Perth-Andover

This live release Smallmouth Bass tournament by New Brunswick Sport Fishing Association (NBSFA) is held on the Saint John River in downtown Perth-Andover. Since our first tournament here, Perth-Andover has become recognized as one of New Brunswick's premier bass fisheries and is a favourite stop on our tournament trail.

A Taste of the North

Come play outdoors as we enjoy activities along the banks of the Madawaska river at Republique Provincial Park.

Fibre & Fire at Kings Landing

This weekend at Kings Landing, we focus on those who handmade some of the most important items during the 19th century by turning fibre into fabric or forging items in the fire. Stay tuned for details on hands-on workshops!

River Bend Balloon Fest

Western New Brunswick’s only balloon festival! Morning and evening flights, tethered rides, an antique car show, and more, weather permitting. Join us for our 5th year September 1-5.

Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tournament – Woodstock

This live release Smallmouth Bass tournament by New Brunswick Sport Fishing Association (NBSFA) is held annually in beautiful downtown Woodstock at Centennial Park. The anglers depart the launch at 7am to fish the Meduxnekeag and Saint John Rivers. Come and participate or drop by at 4pm each day to see some of the province’s finest tournament anglers bringing their fish to the scales. ...

Society, Lodges & Churches at Kings Landing

Lodges and churches played a significant role in the daily life of many who lived along the Saint John River in the 19th century. Visit us at Kings Landing this weekend to explore this topic and join the activities the villagers have planned.

Medavie Moncton Running Festival

Join us in Moncton, NB on September 10-11, 2022 for the Moncton Running Festival featuring the Medavie Canadian 5K Championships and Resurgo Marathon! Participants from across the country are invited to participate in this unique event, featuring a 5K event, the Resurgo Marathon, the Canadian Masters 5K Championship, and of course, the National Championship for Canada’s elite athletes....

New Brunswick Sport Fishing Association Bass Fishing Tournament (NBSFA) – Woodstock

This event is the season ending NBSFA Championship Bass Tournament. Qualifiers from the regular season events will be competing for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes. Drop down and enjoy downtown Woodstock and meet some of New Brunswicks top tournament angers.

Coureurs des bois (Trail running event)

The “Coureurs des bois” trail running event will take place on Saturday, October 1 on the Madawaska Trails network in Edmundston. ON THE MENU : - family run - 3 km - participatory race - 13 km - competitive race - 13 km - distance: 27.5 km - ultra distance - 55 km - ultra distance - 82.5 km 99% single track + the greatest ultra distance in the province!

Perth-Andover Dam Run

The Dam Run is part of the NB Racing Circuit where runners will accumulate points toward the Provincial Standings. There will be a 1k kids run, in addition to the 5k and 10k runs for points standings. This is a Super Series race in the RunNB program. Registration available online.