Page 7 - Giv'er Miramichi magazine - Summer 2019

international recording artists. Horseshoes and Washer Toss Tournaments,
www.downrivermusicfestival.com Antique Museum, Kids activities and much
more. Visit www.napan.ca/show for details.
July 26 – 28: Miramichi Art Studio Tours
M.A.S.T. Aug 11: Île Beaubears Island Interpretive
Artists and artisans from across the Centre Annual Campfire Night Hear
Miramichi region will be opening their some yarns from Nelson’s storied past,
homes and studios for visitors in a enjoy traditional folk songs, as well as more
celebration of the arts community! The modern songs brought to you by the
studio tour will feature fine art, mixed energetic staff. Guests are welcome to share
media, crafts persons and more, and is open their own stories around the fire as well.
to all artists, and all levels. Visit Miramichi Car Show at Barnaby Days For more details, call 506-622-8526.
Artists Studio Tour on Facebook for details.
Guimond at 506-228-3625 for info. Aug 14-18: Miramichi Community
July 26 – 28: Metepenagiag Pow Wow Theatre Festival The MRC Theatre
Metepenagiag Heritage Park overlooks the Aug 2-5: Annual Doaktown Fair Festival is a community-based, fringe-style
Pow Wow grounds where drumming circles Enjoy old-time favourite games, great food theatre festival organized by Buttercup
and dancing with regalia signal the special and music at this country fair. Activities Productions. See article page 24.
celebration welcoming all to our include a country jamboree, prize bingo, a
community – Metepenagiag’s Annual Pow dance, a touch truck event, petting zoo, Aug 15: National Acadian Day
Wow. Call 506-836-6118. pony rides, traditional games, and displays The star of the Acadian flag shines brighter
of home baking, crafts and vegetables. than ever on August 15, when Acadians all
July 27: Douglastown Days Reunion over the world celebrate their rich culture
Come out to the Seaman’s Hospital from Aug. 2-5: Miramichi Valley Oldtimers and heritage. Be sure to get decked out in
6pm to 1am for a gathering of Douglastown Ball Tournament Waldo Henderson Field, blue, white, red and yellow to celebrate
residents in celebration of our history! Chatham Head National Acadian Day. Events will be
Aug 4-9: 62nd Annual Miramichi happening in the City of Miramichi and
July 27 – 28: Barnaby River – other communities. Contact 506-627-4125
Folksong Festival A musical week of
Semiwagan Ridge Days This annual
celebration takes place beside the church in celebration in song, dance, fiddles, noon
the field on the North Barnaby Road. Both lunches and more!. Opening concert
days have games for children and adults, features Canadian singer, songwriter and
live entertainment and BBQ and a beer actor, Heather Rankin. See article on page
garden dance on Saturday with a live band. 12. www.miramichifolksongfestival.com.
The car and bike show is on Sunday. Aug 8-11: 28th Napan Agricultural Show
Some of the highlights for this year’s show
July 27 – August 4: 35th Annual Bay Du
Vin Summer Survival a week long include: Ultimate Supreme Draft Horse
festival with something for all ages. Qualifying Show Wild ‘n Woolly (Kids
Including a car rally, kid’s games, scavenger Events), Draft Horse Hitches and Light
hunt, frog races and treasure hunt. Find Horse Events, Tough Farmer Competitions,
them on Facebook or call Jonathan Photography, Crafts and Vegetable Judging, Napan Agricultural Show

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