Festivals
Deer Lake Strawberry Festival
Summer festival celebrating the strawberry that also includes
live music, square dancing, a children's parade, games for
all ages, and a grand finale fireworks display. Held in the
town of Deer Lake, usually in July.
Exploits Valley Salmon Festival
Annual festival celebrating and highlighting the Atlantic Salmon
and other traditional foods and music of Newfoundland and
Labrador.
George Street Festival
Annual music festival held in Saint John's, usually in July or August.
Features music performances at several venues.
Gros Morne Summer Music Festival
Eclectic arts and music festival featuring musicians, singers,
dancers, actors, and writers. Held at several locations in
Gros Morne National Park and in the city of Corner Brook, usually
in July and August. Includes many different music genres.
Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival
Annual festival held for more then 40 years at Bowring Park
in Saint John's. Usually held in August.
Roots, Rants, and Roars Festival
Annual celebration of the food and culture of
Newfoundland region. Held in Elliston, usually in September.
Saint John's International Women's Film Festival
Multiple-day film festival held in Saint John's,
usually in October. Celebrates women film makers
from all over the world. Features film screenings,
discussion panels, workshops, and a summer film
camp for high school students.
Saint John's Time
Multiple day festival in Saint John's that includes several
sub-festivals:
George Street Festival,
Downtown Buskers Festival
Royal Saint John's Regatta,
Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival.
Shakespeare by the Sea Festival
Annual festival featuring performances of Shakespeare's plays
in scenic and historic locations. Held in Saint John's,
usually in July or August.
Downtown St. John's Busker's Festival
Features local, national, and international street performers
performing on three stages in the downtown district of Saint John's.
Usually held in August.
Tuckamore Chamber Music Festival
Two week chamber music festival held in Saint John's,
usually in August. Features music performances by
professional classical artists and emerging youth artists.
Winterset in Summer Literary Festival
Annual literary festival held in Eastport, usually in August.
Celebrates the writers of Newfoundland and Labrador through
drama, music, and the visual arts.
Wreckhouse International Jazz and Blues Festival
Annual music festival with performances held in many different
locations in Saint John's, usually in July.
Features performances by musicians from all over the
world, workshops, and cultural events.
Formerly known as the Saint John's JazZ Festival.
Sports Events
Cain's Quest Snowmobile Endurance Race
2500 kilometer snowmobile race held every two years (every even year)
usually in March.
Competitors are teams of two snowmobiles with two riders.
The course begins and ends in Labrador City and passes through
Churchill Falls, Happy Valley, and Goose Bayalong the way.
Royal Saint John's Regatta
Annual rowing regatta held at Quidi Vidi Lake since the 1800's.
Includes a festival with live entertainment and hundreds of
food and game booths. Takes place the first Wednesday in August.
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