Twillingate / N.W.I Fish Fun & Folk Festival

2011 Historic House Haul

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:01:58 +0000

The Isles Wooden Boat Building Committee will be carrying out a “House-Haul” this month durring the festival.

You may not be familiar with the idea, but in the 50′s -70′s it was not uncommon to see a house floating due to resettlement. The first move from from South to North Twillingate is tentatively scheduled for this coming Riday tbe 15th of July. Approximate start time is 9:00 am. This is dependent on having ideal wind and weather conditions that day. If not, the tow will go ahead the next suitable day.

Only July 17th at 2:00pm it will be towed 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, and required 18 years or older and a signed a waiver.

For more info check out the facebook group, or the press release bewlow.

The Isles Wooden Boat Building Committee was established in 2008 following a meeting with representatives of the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Committee is constituted as part of the Twillingate Historic Fishing Village (THFV), Inc., a non-profit organization originally founded in the 1990s. Our initial project would have seen the establishment of a Maritime Interpretation Centre at Twillingate, with emphasis on the craft of boat building. This project was later deemed to be overly ambitious in terms of costs. In 2009 the committee opted to explore new directions, and at this time was offered an historic building by its owner, Danny Bath, on condition that the structure be relocated off his property. The building is believed to be more than 100 years old, and was used by a number of local merchant firms, including Howletts, Earles and Ashbournes, as a retail store. Should our Committee be unsuccessful in moving the structure by July, 2011 it will revert to Mr. Bath’s ownership, and will likely have to be torn down, a great loss for Twillingate’s built heritage.
With the help of the Twillingate Town Council, our Committee intends to move the building from its current location at Oxford’s Lane (Durrell, Twillingate) to a nearby beach in June, 2011. Around the third week in late July the building will be towed by long liner from Twillingate South Island to Twillingate North Island. It will be landed in Snellin’s Cove, near a parcel of land purchased by our Committee in 2010, and adjacent to our community partners, the Twillingate Museum and Craft Shop. Stage one of the seaward move will see the structure towed from Durrell into Twillingate’s main harbour, and we anticipate that the move to Snellin’s Cove, around Long Point, will be completed as stage two. The final stage of the move will take place once the building is landed in Snellin’s Cove. At this point we have planned another event which will see locals and tourists help to haul the building in a traditional manner. This will be a unique event for all those who help man the ropes, while providing an opportunity for many others to take photographs and videos. This is scheduled for Wednesday, 27 July, and will be an official part of the Fish, Fun & Folk Festival. Traditionally, the successful completion of a house haul was marked with a lunch to thank all who had helped. We anticipate that another local community group might serve up molasses buns and tea/coffee following our “house” haul, as a fund raiser of their own.

2011 Schedule & Dates

admin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 03:11:21 +0000

The 2011 Fish, Fun & Folk Festival will be held July 25th – 31st. More details on the schedule of events will be added soon. Check back!

2011 Schedule

admin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 03:00:30 +0000

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

Fish Fun & Folk Festival On Facebook

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:28:00 +0000

Check out our new Facebook group. A great way to keep up to date on all our announcements and plans.

Dolphins Chasing A Boat Off The Coast Of Twillingate

admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 02:08:07 +0000

It may come as a surprise to some, but Dolphins are often seen in the waters of Newfoundland. While not as common as Whales, they’re certainly more friendly.

Rock Formations

admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:42:04 +0000

The shoreline of Twillingate island creates some very unique structures. From the Natural Arch, Queen Victoria profile, the Newfoundland map and more. Photos by Ralph Link.

2009 Icebergs

admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:29:14 +0000

2009 was an amazing year for Icebergs, several made their way directly into the harbor where they stayed for days. Photos Contributed and taken by Lacey Churchill.

2009 Fireworks

admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:08:34 +0000

Photos of the Fireworks display from 2009.
Contributed and taken by Lacey Churchill.

Iceberg Founders In Spillers Cove

admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:46:39 +0000

This video captures a spectacular view of a multi-storey iceberg breaking apart in Spillers Cove, Twillingate. Twillingate is also known as the Iceberg Capital of the World. This sleepy fishing village sees numerous of these frozen ancient giants drift down iceberg alley each year and visitors travel from afar to Newfoundland Canada to witness these awe-inspiring phenomena each year. This giant iceberg broke apart on Saturday 5 July 2008 at 3:45 pm in full view of a group of tourist specators who hiked out to the point to view the iceberg – one of the last of the season – and Mother Nature responded with this perfectly timed show. Much of the sound in the video comes from the release of trapped gas in the ice which is made up of age-old pure fresh water.

2009 Parade & Events

admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 04:00:51 +0000

2009 was once again a banner year. Featuring craft, art, and woodwork exhibitors from the area as well as from across the province, amd extensive musical entertainment.