Fish Fun and Folk Festival Schedule of Events
July 25th – July 31st,  2011

Monday: July 25

1:00 pm
Family Fun Day at Twillingate Ball Field
Games, Concession Stands
BBQ Burgers, Hotdogs, & Pop
Hosted By: Twillingate / NWI Crimestoppers

9:30 pm
Music & Friends
Everyone Welcome
for the Lighting of the Festival Sign
Marie & Allan Young’s Place
5 Young’s Lane
Come join in the fun!
Music by the Duckies
Sponsored by: Notre Dame Agencies

Tuesday: July 26

10:00am – 2:00pm
Island Blades Brunch
Twillingate Lions Club
Scrambled eggs, bologna, toast, juice, tea/coffee
Adults: $6.00
Children 12 & Under: $4.00

10:00am – 2:00 pm
Quilt Show & Sale
Summerford Town Hall
Admission: $3.00
Coffee / Tea Break: $2.00
Hosted by R&G Quilters

2:00 pm
Annual Seniors Day
Hospital Pond Site
Fun, Folk, Food & Music
Everyone Welcome
Hosted by: Twillingate / NWI Lions & Hospital Pond Committee

9:00 pm
Annual Meet & Greet
Dancing & Finger Foods
George Hawkins Memorial Area
Music by “Big D” Sounds

Complimentary Wine and Finger Foods at 9:00. While supplies last.
Dance to Follow at 10:30.

Advanced Tickets $8.00 at Twillingate Pharmacy
Also sold at door if any remain. 19 years and older, ID’s required.

Come and meet old firends and new acquantices.

Enjoy a glass of wine compliments of Auk Island Winery.

Sponsored by Atlantic Lottery
Co-Sponsor by Auk Island Winery

Wednesday: July 27

10:00 am
Scavenger Hunt

It’s so easy, anyone can play!

Register 10:00 am at the area
Hunt starts at 10:30 am and lasts for two hours
Four per tem, including one driver
Digital camera required
If you’re ready to have some fun and win great prizes come along!

10:00am-4:00pm

Quilt Show & Sale at Summerford Town Hall

Admission: $3.00 Coffee/Tea Break: $2.00

Hosted by H&G Quilters

2:00pm

Isles Wooden Boat Building Committee “House Haul”

Rain or Shine from Snellins Cove to the Twillingate Museum

To participate the Isles Wooden Boat Building Committee recommend a minimum donation of $20.00, must be 18 years or older and sign a waiver.

The 100 yearold building is believed to have been first used as a retail store by the Howlett brothers of Durrell, Twillingate. In 1913 the goodwill of the business, though not it’s property, was sold to the  Earle family, with Harry Howlett continuing on as manager. In 1926 the structure was bought by the Ashbourne business, a location in Durrell where it became part of the firms “Lower Trade” until the 1970s.In the 1980s the store was bought by Gordan Bath, passing it to his nephew Danny in the 1990s.

Come and participate in our past culture.

BEER GARDEN @ Twillingate Lion’s Den

Time to be annouced. 19 years and over, ID must be shown. Moose Burgers for sale.

7:30 pm

Gospel Concert

Twillingate Salvation Army

Admission: $5.00

Come enjoy an evening of inspirational music and song by our very talented local artists.

8:00pm

Terry Penny (2009 Music NL Songwriter of the Year)

Masonic Lodge

Special Guest: Ada Piercey Jenkins

Tickets in Advance at AGA Variety, $10.00 per person (must be 19 years or older)

In support of the building restoration fund.

Thursday: July 28th

8:00 am
Breakfast at the Twillingate Salvation Army YP Hall

Bacon, eggs, hash browns, toast, juice, tea/coffee.

Adult: $6.00 Children 12 & under: $3.00

Hosted by the Corps Families

1:30 pm
Festival Parade

Line up at 12:30pm St. Peter’s Church

Leaving 1:30pm

All entries will be judged, prizes will be awarded.

Businesses and individuals are encouraged to participate, please call 884-2174

2:30 pm
Official Opening Ceremonies
George Hawkins Memorial Arena

Everyone welcome, no charge.

2:30 pm
Craft Fair Opens at the Arena

5:00-6:00pm

Arena closed for supper break

7:30 pm
Entertainment at the Arena
The Irish Descendants

The Irish Descendants have been a mainstay in the Newfoundland and Canadian Music industry for over two decades. In that time the band has performed over 4000 shows across North America and beyond! Con O’Brien, one of Newfoundland’s most recognized entertainers, his rich bariton voice once described as “a voice that could wake the dead” has been performing Irish Newfoundland music for a quarter century. The Irish Descendants are one of the products of this proud heritage! Great entertainment for all the family!

Adult: $18.00 Children 12 $ under: $15.00 Tickets available at C&R Variety

Sponsored by SaveEasy

9:30pm

Scott Goudie & Denis Parker

Masonic Lodge

Tickets in Advance at AGA Variety $15.00 per person (must be 19 years or older)

In supportof the building fund.

Friday: July 29th

8:00 am

Breakfast at St. Peter’s Parish Hall

Pancakes, sausage, toast, tea/coffee

Adults: $6.00 Children 12 & under: $4.00

Hosted by St. Peter’s Church

11:00 am
Craft Fair at the Arena

Admission to the arena today 11:00am-5:00pm $2.00

11:30am

Extreme Makeover Competition

The winner selection and announcement, good luck!

Sponsored by SST Cosmetics Inc.

12:00-2:30
Pot Luck Meal at Newville United Church

Fish dishes, salads, desert, tea/coffee

Tickets at the door, $10.00 per person

Hosted by the congregation

1:00 – 5:00 pm
Woman’s Institute Presenting Old Fashioned Afternoon Tea
With Crafters in Action at their building, Twillingate (next to museum)

Admission: $6.00

1:00 pm
Giant Bake Sale
George Hawkins Arena

Come buy some homemade goodies and support the St. Peter’s ACW

2:00 pm
Entertainment at the Arena

Local Artist Karen Churchill with a variety of music, come and have a scuff or two!

Sponsored by Central Dairies

4:00 – 6:00 pm

Fisherman’s Brewis

Desert, tea/coffee

Twillingate Lions Den, tickets at the door, $8.00 per person

Hosted by the Lions

5:00 pm
Jiggs Dinner
New World Island Lion’s Club (next to Dildo Run Park)

A good old Newfie scoff

5:30pm-6:30pm

Arena closed for supper break

7:00 pm

Entertainment at the Arena
Ennis

Ennis is a dynamic, original group with a unique contemporary voice flavored by deep roots and Celtic traditional influence. Maureen and Karen’s charm is evident from the minute they walk on stage. They are powerful, interesting, and humourous storytellers with a broad mix of Maureen’s original songs and uniquely interpreted tunes and ballads. Come and enjoy this talented group!

Tickets available at Twillingate Pharmacy or at the door

Adults: $12.00 Children 12 & under: $10.00

Sponsored by Scotsburn

Friday: July 29

10:00 pm
Festival Street Dance

Foodland Parking Lot

Music by Big D Sounds, no cover charge

Sponsored by Purity Factories

BBQ & Pop will be sold by Twillingate Volunteer Fire Dept.

10:30 pm
Fireworks Display (can be seen around the harbour)

Sponsored by Twillingate/NWI businesses, Dept. of Tourism, Culture & Recreation & Atlantic Lottery

Saturday: July 30

8:00 am
Breakfast @ New World Island Lions Club

Bacon, eggs, tea/coffee

10:00 am
Craft Fair at the Arena

11:00 am
Family Show

Jordan Maloney’s Magic

George Hawkins Arena

Experience the unexplainable! a mix of comedy and magic, a must see for all the family!
Purchase tickets at the door, $5.00 for all ages

11:00am
The Split Peas
In Concert at the
Northeast Church Heritage Museum

Specializing in Newfoundland and folk music

Come early!

Donations in aid of church museum.

12:00pm-5:00pm

Admission to the arena: $2.00

12:00 Noon
Pea Soup & Fish Chowder
St. Peter’s Church, Parish Hall

Desert, tea/coffee

$7.00 per person, tickets at the door, hosted by ACW

Beer Garden @ Twillingate Lion’s Club

Times to be announced

19 years & older, ID must be shown

Moose Burgers for sale

Sponsored by Twillingate Lions

1:00 – 4:00 pm
Old Fashion Afternoon Tea
Woman’s Institute Building
Crafters In Action

Admission: $6.00

2:30 pm
Entertainment At The Arena
The Outport Square Dancers: Off She Goes!
From Fogo Island

Come see The Outport Square Dancers do what they do best!

Admission: $2.00

Sponsored by Scotiabank

4:00 – 7:00 PM
Central United Church Supper at the church hall

Cod, salmon, fishcakes, fisherman’s brewis, salads, tea/coffee

2 Seatings: 4:45pm and 6:00pm

Tickets will be sold 2:00pm at the church, side entrance.

$10.00 per person

5:00pm

ARENA WILL CLOSE IN PREPARATION FOR STADIUM DANCE

9:30 pm

Adult Stadium Dance
Music by Blue Eyed Blonde

Tickets available all week at the arena, $12.00 single ($2.00 goes direction to the Recreation Committee)

19 years and older, ID must be shown at door

Sponsored by Twillingate Recreation Commission

Sunday: July 31

9:30am
Breakfast at New World Island Lions Den

Bacon, sausage, eggs, fishcakes, salmon, toast, juice, tea/coffee

Hosted by the Lions

2:30 pm
Festival Interdenomonational Church Service
Everyone welcome to attend at the Central United Church Twillingate