Festivals and events, every year

Corner Brook Winter CarnivalCorner Brook

Every year in February

An annual community festival dedicated to the celebration of winter, with activities in sports, recreation, entertainment and culture.

Corner Brook Winter Carnival →Gander 360 kmDeer Lake 57 kmSt. John's 692 kmPort aux Basques 222 kmArgentia 647 km

SnoBreak Winter CarnivalGander

Every year in February

Gander's winter carnival. The Town says it normally takes place on the third weekend in February.

Town of Gander →Gander 3.7 km

Winter CarnivalLewisporte

Every February, over several days

The Town describes a multi-day festival of affordable winter activities. February is the middle of the rink season, so it lands in the same months a travelling hockey family is already in town.

Town of Lewisporte →Gander 63 kmDeer Lake 276 kmSt. John's 395 kmPort aux Basques 542 kmArgentia 350 km

Botwood Bayside BlizzardBotwood

Annually in March, over about a week

The town's winter carnival, run across venues around Botwood including the Harry Ivany Arena. The Town's own calendar carried it as 9–15 March in 2026.

Town of Botwood →Gander 92 kmDeer Lake 244 kmSt. John's 424 kmPort aux Basques 509 kmArgentia 379 km

Rising Tide Theatre Festival (Seasons in the Bight)Trinity

Every summer: a season of plays, opening in late May or June

Rising Tide Theatre presents plays reflecting the history and culture of Newfoundland, with shows in two indoor locations and an outdoor walking show around Trinity, Tuesday to Sunday.

Rising Tide Theatre →Gander 200 kmDeer Lake 504 kmSt. John's 261 kmPort aux Basques 770 kmArgentia 217 km

Trails Tales Tunes FestivalNorris Point

Every year from the third Friday of May

21–30 May 2027 expected, from the years we have seen.

A festival in Norris Point offering a blend of walks, culinary adventures and entertainment.

Trails Tales Tunes →

Iceberg FestivalSt. Anthony

Every year from the first Friday of June

4–13 June 2027, as The Iceberg Festival has published it.

A ten-day festival held annually from the first Friday of June, bringing together communities on the Northern Peninsula around the arrival of icebergs.

The Iceberg Festival →

Tuckamore Chamber Music FestivalSt. John's

Every year in June

21 June – 4 July 2027, as Tuckamore Chamber Music Festival has published it.

A two-week chamber music festival in venues across the St. John's area, founded in 2001 by Memorial University School of Music faculty.

Tuckamore Chamber Music Festival →Gander 335 kmDeer Lake 638 kmPort aux Basques 905 kmArgentia 133 km

Bay Roberts Klondyke DaysBay Roberts

Every year from the fourth Wednesday of July

28 July – 9 August 2027 expected, from the years we have seen.

Klondyke Days begin with the Klondyke Parade and conclude with Bay Roberts Day, the town's civic holiday, with concerts, food events, family fun days and a fireworks display.

Town of Bay Roberts →

Burin Heritage WeekendBurin

Every year in July

Opening ceremonies, entertainment, Kids Day events, breakfast on the wharf and live music at the Burin Heritage Grounds, ending with a fireworks display.

Town of Burin →Burin, on the map

Church Street FestivalBonavista

Every year in July

A week-long food, arts and entertainment festival celebrated in Bonavista's downtown core, Church Street.

Church Street Festival →Gander 248 kmDeer Lake 551 kmSt. John's 309 kmPort aux Basques 818 kmArgentia 264 km

Cod FestivalPort au Choix

Every year in July

The Town of Port au Choix's annual Cod Festival.

Town of Port au Choix →Gander 539 kmDeer Lake 236 kmSt. John's 871 kmPort aux Basques 501 kmArgentia 826 km

Deer Lake Strawberry FestivalDeer Lake

Every year in July

A community festival in Deer Lake with activities for all ages, described by the organiser as one of the longest-running festivals in the province.

Deer Lake Strawberry Festival →Deer Lake is the airport town: drives from here

Exploits Valley Salmon FestivalGrand Falls-Windsor

Every year from the second Thursday of July

8–12 July 2027 expected, from the years we have seen.

The town's latest programme had a salmon dinner, a family fun afternoon, a community market and Grand Falls-Windsor Day at Shanawdithit Centennial Park.

Town of Grand Falls-Windsor →Gander 98 kmDeer Lake 213 kmSt. John's 430 kmPort aux Basques 478 kmArgentia 386 km

Festival of FlightGander

Every year in July

The Festival of Flight includes a Kids Picnic at the Airport, a Demolition Derby, a Gospel Concert, MusicFest and Newfoundland's Biggest Kitchen Party, and Gander Day ends with a fireworks display.

Town of Gander →Gander 3.7 km

Fish, Fun & Folk FestivalTwillingate

Every year from the fourth Wednesday of July

28 July – 1 August 2027 expected, from the years we have seen.

The festival's celebrations start with a parade through town, followed by traditional Newfoundland music, fireworks, adult dances, a street dance, a bonfire, a craft fair, games, fish meals, church services and a children's show.

Visit Twillingate Tourism →Gander 114 kmDeer Lake 360 kmSt. John's 447 kmPort aux Basques 627 kmArgentia 402 km

Fortune DayFortune

Every year from the third Saturday of July

17 July 2027 expected, from the years we have seen.

A day hosted by the Town of Fortune with music and dancing, games of chance and games and activities.

Fortune Recreation Commission →Gander 379 kmDeer Lake 682 kmSt. John's 366 kmPort aux Basques 948 kmArgentia 322 km

George Street FestivalSt. John's

Every year in July

29 July – 4 August 2027, as George Street Festival has published it.

The festival has run on George Street in St. John's since 1985 and presents music, entertainment and cultural programming.

George Street Festival →Gander 335 kmDeer Lake 638 kmPort aux Basques 905 kmArgentia 133 km

Glovertown MusicFestGlovertown

Every year in July

Glovertown hosts MusicFest, formerly Alexander Bay Days Festival, to coincide with its civic holiday Glovertown Day.

Town of Glovertown (listed by Road to the Beaches Tourism Association) →

Kelligrews SoireeConception Bay South

Every year from the first Friday of July

2–11 July 2027 expected, from the years we have seen.

The town describes it as Conception Bay South's annual summer festival, a week-long celebration with live entertainment and outdoor activities.

Town of Conception Bay South →

Newfoundland and Labrador Folk FestivalSt. John's

Every year in July or August

The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society, a charitable organization in St. John's, holds its annual folk festival at Bannerman Park.

Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society →Gander 335 kmDeer Lake 638 kmPort aux Basques 905 kmArgentia 133 km

Pirates to Pilots FestivalHarbour Grace

Every year in July

A festival in Harbour Grace celebrating the town's history of pirates and aviators.

Town of Harbour Grace →Gander 298 kmDeer Lake 601 kmSt. John's 108 kmPort aux Basques 868 kmArgentia 96 km

Shining Seas Summer FestivalMarystown

Every year in July

28 July – 2 August 2027, as Town of Marystown has published it.

A week-long summer festival in Marystown.

Town of Marystown →Marystown, on the map

Sound SymposiumSt. John's

Every year in July

Sound Symposium is a seven-day event of workshops, improvisation, sound, music, dance, visual and performance art in St. John's.

Sound Arts Initiatives →Gander 335 kmDeer Lake 638 kmPort aux Basques 905 kmArgentia 133 km

Southern Shore Shamrock FestivalFerryland

Every year in July

24–25 July 2027, as Southern Shore Folk Arts Council has published it.

The festival presents traditional Newfoundland and Irish music, song and dance performed by local and established musicians, with an annual art exhibition, at the Festival Park on Route 10 in Ferryland.

Southern Shore Folk Arts Council →Gander 357 kmDeer Lake 660 kmSt. John's 86 kmPort aux Basques 926 kmArgentia 155 km

Stephenville Theatre FestivalStephenville

Every year in July

A summer live theatre festival on the island's southwest coast, which has run for more than forty-five seasons.

Stephenville Theatre Festival →Stephenville, on the map

Wicked on Da Wharf Grand Bank Summer FestivalGrand Bank

Every year in July

Community fair on the waterfront with dory races, fireworks, traditional Newfoundland dinners and music, giant bingo and sporting events, ending with a street dance on Grand Bank Day.

Town of Grand Bank →Grand Bank, on the map

Brimstone Head Folk FestivalFogo Island

Every year from the second Friday of August

13–15 August 2027 expected, from the years we have seen.

Since its first iteration in 1984, the Brimstone Head Folk Festival has operated with the intention of fostering interest in traditional Newfoundland music and dance.

Brimstone Head Folk Festival (listed on the Town of Fogo Island event calendar) →Gander 86 kmDeer Lake 343 kmSt. John's 419 kmPort aux Basques 609 kmArgentia 375 km

Mussel Bed SoireeLewisporte

Annually in early August

5–9 August 2027 expected, from the years we have seen.

The town's festival, which the Town says has run for forty years. Held at the Lewisporte Recreation Complex on Bowater Avenue, the same street as the arena.

Town of Lewisporte →Gander 63 kmDeer Lake 276 kmSt. John's 395 kmPort aux Basques 542 kmArgentia 350 km

Royal St. John's RegattaSt. John's

Every year from the first Wednesday of August

4 August 2027 expected, from the years we have seen.

The day is a civic holiday for the entire St. John's area and is a full day of Fixed Seat Rowing Races.

The Royal St. John's Regatta →Gander 335 kmDeer Lake 638 kmPort aux Basques 905 kmArgentia 133 km

Writers at Woody PointWoody Point

Every year in August

A literary festival in Woody Point, organized and presented by Friends of Writers at Woody Point, first held in August 2004.

Friends of Writers at Woody Point →Gander 371 kmDeer Lake 67 kmSt. John's 702 kmPort aux Basques 332 kmArgentia 658 km

Craft and Trade ShowLewisporte

Annually in September, over a Thursday to Saturday

9–11 September 2027 expected, from the years we have seen.

The Town says over 80 exhibitors selling handmade crafts, woodworking, jewellery, paintings and home improvement. There is an admission charge, with weekend and daily passes; the Town's page has this year's price.

Town of Lewisporte →Gander 63 kmDeer Lake 276 kmSt. John's 395 kmPort aux Basques 542 kmArgentia 350 km

Gros Morne Fall Festival & Craft FairCow Head

Every year from the third Thursday of September

16–19 September 2027, as Gros Morne Fall Festival & Craft Fair has published it.

A festival in Cow Head that brings together craftspeople, artisans, traditional singers, storytellers, naturalists, locals and visitors.

Gros Morne Fall Festival & Craft Fair →Gander 422 kmDeer Lake 119 kmSt. John's 753 kmPort aux Basques 383 kmArgentia 709 km

Gros Morne Hiking FestivalWoody Point

Every year in September

A fall hiking festival in Gros Morne National Park with guided daily hikes and evening cultural events.

Gros Morne Tourism Association →Gander 371 kmDeer Lake 67 kmSt. John's 702 kmPort aux Basques 332 kmArgentia 658 km

Opera on the Avalon Fall FestivalSt. John's

Every year in September

1–30 September 2027, as Opera on the Avalon has published it.

The festival is presented by Opera on the Avalon at various venues in St. John's.

Opera on the Avalon →Gander 335 kmDeer Lake 638 kmPort aux Basques 905 kmArgentia 133 km

Roots, Rants and RoarsElliston

Every year from the third Friday of September

17–18 September 2027 expected, from the years we have seen.

A culinary festival in Elliston with multi-course feasts, a coastal hike, live music and local and visiting chefs.

Tourism Elliston →

St. John's International Women's Film FestivalSt. John's

Every year in October

20–24 October 2027, as St. John's International Women's Film Festival has published it.

A five-day festival of films by women, with screenings in downtown St. John's.

St. John's International Women's Film Festival →Gander 335 kmDeer Lake 638 kmPort aux Basques 905 kmArgentia 133 km

Trunk or Treat and the Haunted HikeLewisporte

Annually in October

A night walk at Woolfrey's Pond Campground, which is the nearest measured stop to the Mike Austin Arena, a short drive away.

Town of Lewisporte →Gander 63 kmDeer Lake 276 kmSt. John's 395 kmPort aux Basques 542 kmArgentia 350 km

Mummers FestivalSt. John's

Every year in November

The festival has workshops, performances and a parade about the mummering tradition, with the parade held at Bowring Park.

St. John's Annual Mummers Festival →Gander 335 kmDeer Lake 638 kmPort aux Basques 905 kmArgentia 133 km