EVENTS

These events you surely won't want to miss!! They are a fine display of Newfoundland culture at its best.  From children to adults"
 something for everyone!

 


The George Hawkins Memorial Arena is bustling with activity during the Festival weekend.  Displays and sales of Newfoundland crafts, homemade baked goods, game booths, food and refreshment booths, community organization displays are all available for you to enjoy.  As well, a general information booth and first aid station will be open for services. 

Schedule Of Events Coming Soon

Some of Our Annual Events Include:


Giant Festival Parade


Photo by Doreen Dalley

 Fish, Fun & Folk Festival Float


Photo by Doreen Dalley

 Festival Mascot
"The Codjack"

Come share in our Newfoundland Pride!  The Festival Parade kicks off the annual celebrations as individuals of all ages, as well as local businesses display their Newfoundland pride in the form of traditional costumes and float displays. 

SeaCadets  



The parade, led by community representatives such as the RCMP and the R.C.S.C.C. Briton Sea Cadets is a great success every year and travels along Twillingate's main street starting from the Twillingate Museum and proceeding to the George Hawkins Arena, the main centre of activity for the festivities.  The parade is followed by the Official Opening Ceremonies that takes place at the Arena. 

Family Bonfire

Come participate in a Good Ol' Newfie Camp Fire Sing-A-Long!  Bring your own wieners and marshmallows, and, any of you who are musically inclined can bring along your musical instrument and join the entertainment.  This is a family event, so bring along the kids!   To find the location follow the flow of traffic.  This event is a huge success and won't be hard to find!

Tentative Site:  Back Harbour Beach

 

Photo By Doreen Dalley

"Aunt Martha's Sheep" July 2004 Parade

 

The "Street Dance", "Fireworks" & Long-Liner Parade

You might choose to travel by foot for this event!  The one and only traffic jam the community has each year happens tonight!  This event is a great success.  It is held on Manuel's ValuFoods Parking Lot, the admission is free, and everyone is welcome!   This event is followed by the Fireworks over Twillingate Harbour.  A long-liner parade is also held, providing the local long liners are available at that time!


Twillingate Dinner Theatre
7:00 PM Monday to Saturday

Crow Head

Also Luncheons Upon Request Where Numbers warrant

Started in the summer of 1998, the All Around the Circle Dinner Theatre have thrilled audiences with their talent in Newfoundland Culture. This Group of six talented Newfoundlanders offer their talents six nights a week during the summer. When attending their show you get to witness the diverse talents they have. The group not only performs, but prepares and serves a traditional meal, so you won't get hungry during the performance.

 

 

The Split Peas

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Photo by Split Peas

P.O. Box 96
Twillingate, NF
A0G 4M0
Gerry Poirier,
Tel. (709) 884-2282
 

This local musical group specializes in folk and traditional Newfoundland music.  They are an eight-piece ladies singing group, performing both traditional works and original works that are composed under the leadership of group member, Ada Piercey-Jenkins.  The group often creates original arrangements of traditional Newfoundland music, and accompanies themselves with a variety of instruments.   They will be performing at several events at this year's Fish Fun & Folk Festival.  
For Info Call 709-884-2282

*** New CD Coming Soon***

 

Photo By Doreen Dalley

Parade Highlights July 2004

 
 

TOUTON HOUSE

Orange Lodge, Twillingate

Open from Mid-June to Mid August, Tuesday and Thursday

(Will Be Adv. on a Daily Basis)

Every Welcome to drop in For Toutons & Tea

 


Traditional Newfoundland Home-Cookin'!!!

The Festival offers daily traditional Newfoundland meals during its festivities.  You can enjoy a variety of Newfoundland foods by visiting these local meals during your stay.  Menus vary from potluck to seafood to Newfie Pea Soup and dumplings!  Try some Newfie baked beans or a good ol' Jiggs Dinner! 

Check out the 2005 schedule (Coming Soon) for the times and locations for Traditional Newfoundland Meals! 

Thanks for visiting!

  This page last updated on 04/12/06