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George Street Festival Annual Farm Field Day
July 30 - August 5 August

George Street, St. John’s 308 Brookfield Road, St. John’s

T: 709.722.7634 www.nlfa.ca/farm-field-day FESTIVALS & EVENTS
www.georgestreetlive.ca
The Annual Farm Field Day at the St.
George Street, in downtown St. John’s, John’s Research and Development
is the focal point of the City’s nightlife. Centre. The event will feature research
The pubs and taverns lining this historic displays and free tractor tours.
cobblestone street offer everything from Free parking and free admission.
traditional Newfoundland music to the Rain or Shine, 10am - 5pm.
latest rock music. The festival features

five nights of live outdoor entertainment SunSplash - Paddle in Paradise
featuring some of Newfoundland’s top acts. August 8-16
McNamara Drive, Town of Paradise
Royal St. John’s Regatta www.paradise.ca
August 5 (weather permitting)
Quidi Vidi Lake, St. John’s SunSplash offers fun for the whole
T: 709.576.8921 family. Bouncy castles, games,
www.stjohnsregatta.org food vendors and more are sure
to entertain you as you cheer
The Regatta began officially in 1825 and on your favourite dragon boat

has run the first Wednesday in August team! SunSplash offers a variety

ever since. Regatta Day is probably the of events, including an outdoor
only Municipal Holiday in Canada that movie and community concert.
is dependent on the weather. If it is
raining or too windy, the holiday is simply Avalon Expo
postponed until the next suitable day. July 31 - August 2
135 Mayor Avenue, St. John’s
The Tuckamore Festival www.avalonexpo.com
August 10-23
T: 709.330.4599 Fifth year of this exciting fan
www.tuckamorefestival.ca Convention. Avalon Expo 5 — Sci-fi ,
comics, fantasy, games and more.
The Tuckamore Festival offers an A summer sci-fi convention/comic

outstanding two-week chamber music con. Dozens of vendors showcasing
series featuring internationally acclaimed local hand-crafted products and art
artists, alongside an educational program works, authors and collectibles.
for emerging young musicians. The Festival
welcomes audiences of all ages to more Doors Open
than 30 events in venues throughout September
historic St. John’s, including concerts, Various locations
throughout St. John’s
free lunchtime recitals, open rehearsals, T: 709.739.6592
master classes, workshops and more. You www.doorsopendays.com
won’t want to miss their exciting season!
Doors Open is a unique opportunity
Downtown St. John’s Busker Festival for the citizens and visitors of
August 7-9 Newfoundland and Labrador to
Downtown, St. John’s celebrate our architecture and
T: 709.726.8244 heritage through the exploration
www.downtownstjohns.com
of some of our hidden historical,
Every year clowns, magicians and musical architectural and cultural gems.
talent come out into the streets to perform. Buildings that are normally
The festival hosts a number of great closed to the public or charge an
acts all around the downtown area. entrance fee, welcome visitors
to look around for free.
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