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International Festival 2022

 

 

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Both side are finalizing their event lists, but here is what we have so far!

Wednesday, August 3rd:

10am-2pm CDN - Snacks, Crafts & Play - Drop by the Family Resource Centre, 103 Milltown Blvd. to play with friends & get your treat bag to bring home. Questions? Contact frcinfocw@gmail.com

10am-6pm CDN – Woven in Time: The Remake - Join the St. Croix Cotton Mill Quilters and the Anglican Parish Hand Quilters at their one-day quilt show at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 20 Church Street, where you meet the quilters, ask questions, shop with on site vendors (The Wee Quilt shop of St. Andrews and Buttermilk Creek Quilt Shop from Hartland) and more. Tickets available on Grandmother’s Pride and Joy Raffle Quilt and a promise of bagpipes to open the show. Admission by free will offering.

6pm-7pm CDN - Yoga on the waterfront with Pivot Partner Wellness at 36 Milltown Blvd. Cost is $10/person. Suitable for all levels. All proceeds to go to the Charlotte County SPCA. Contact yoga@pivotpartner.ca

6:30 US/7:30 CDN - Opening Ceremony - "Hands Across the Border" on Ferry Point Bridge. A Celebration for all ages! Dessert on the Canadian side following the ceremony.

 

Thursday, August 4th:

12pm-5pm CDN - Let’s Go Fishing at Chocolate Park! The St. Croix International Waterway Commission is creating a fishing experience for the kiddos complete with a guaranteed ‘catch of the day’ goodie bag! For more information contact programs@stcroix.org

6:30pm-8:30pm CDN – St. Stephen Summer Concert Series at the David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park featuring Dave Humphries

 

Friday, August 5th:

9am-2pm CDN – Join us at the St. Stephen Farmers’ Market, St. Croix Riverside’s premiere artisan and produce market on the St. Stephen Waterfront. Contact: ststephenfarmersmarket@gmail.com

9am-2pm CDN - Drop by the St. Croix Vocational Centre’s booth at the Farmers' Market to purchase a ticket on a ‘Summer Fun Basket’. Proceeds to assist participants on a trip to Saint John for a fun day this summer. Contact scvc.ed@nb.aibn.com for additional information

10am-12:30pm CDN - Visit the Story Tent at the Farmers' Market where St. Croix Public Library staff will be reading stories and doing themed activities. Contact ststeppl@gnb.ca for more information

10:30am-12pm CDN – Boys and Girls Club Leaders in Training fundraising Car Wash at the Border Arena parking lot, 163 King Street. Cost by donation to help fund future Youth Center Programs. Contact wearetheyc@gmail.com

11am CDN - "Art for the People" Join us at 46 Milltown Blvd., overlooking the David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park for a community celebration to unveil “Painting The Light” in Downtown St. Stephen. Meet and greet the NB Artist Geoff Slater as he engages us in his storytelling, portraying messages and honouring remarkable people through this vibrant mural.

2pm-4pm CDN - Make & Take at Element 506 Boutique, 182 Milltown Blvd. Make a quick and easy summer bracelet. By appointment only as space is limited. Call 465-7621 or email element506@yahoo.com to book

4pm-1am CDN - Dancing in the Streets Festival. Come early, stay late for triple "B" night: BANDS, BEER, BBQ in downtown St. Stephen at the 5 Kings.

5pm-9pm CDN - Drop by St. Stephen Waterfront to try your hand at axe throwing at the HaliMac Axe Throwing- Fredericton Mobile Trailer. Two participants at a time, ten throws each. Closed-toe footwear required. Participants required to sign waiver form. No age limit, children 16 and under must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Other terms and conditions apply. Donations being accepted for the St. Stephen Food Bank (monetary or other). Contact pete@halimac.com for more details, or visit the HaliMac Axe Throwing- Fredericton Facebook page.

6pm CDN - Registration and practice for Dooly's Doubles Pool Tournament. Tournament starts at 7pm. Cost $20/person, partners drawn from a hat. Maximum of 32 participants. Top 3 teams will receive monetary prizes. Contact st.stephen@doolys.ca for more details

7pm-9pm CDN - Opening of the Charlotte County Jeep Nut's Annual Jeep Run. Visit the St. Stephen Waterfront for the Jeep Show & Shine to learn more about the activities for the weekend. Contact harleyjeep73@gmail.com

 

Saturday, August 6th:

9am CDN - Charlotte County's Strongest Man/Woman Competition at Garcelon Civic Center. Competitors and Volunteers to arrive at 8am CDN. Strongman Corp event with four weight classes: Men's Open, Men's Under 105kg, Women's Open, Women's Under 82kg. Five events: Max Weight Yoke, IRM Wagon Wheel Deadlift, Max Rep Log, Max Distance Carry, and Atlas Stone Ladder. On site canteen. Donations accepted on behalf of the St. Stephen Fire Department. Contact mitchell1000128@gmail.com

9:30am-10:30am CDN - Yoga on the waterfront with Pivot Partner Wellness. Cost is $10/person. Suitable for all levels. All proceeds to go to the Charlotte County SPCA. Contact yoga@pivotpartner.ca for details

11:00am CDN – Ultimate Adventure – Come join Nature’s Backpack Land-Based Learning Centre for the Ultimate Adventure; a Family Friendly event where you’ll look for clues around town to solve the mystery. For more information contact info@naturesbackpack.ca

International Homecoming Festival Beyond Borders Walk:

  • 9:45am CDN - Meeting point #1 at the Ganong Nature Park, 350 Todd's Point Rd. Depart by 10am to connect with second group of walkers at the SPCA
  • 12:30pm CDN - Meeting Point #2 at the SPCA Parking Lot, 112 Prince William St. Depart by 12:45pm to connect with third group of walkers at the Waterfront Shelter
  • 1:00pm CDN - Meeting Point #3 with Sparky the Fire Mascot at Shelter 3 on the St. Stephen Waterfront. Depart at 1:15pm to meet Mayor MacEachern at the wharf to continue walk to Ferry Point Crossing

10am-11am CDN - Group Jump Rope with Charlotte County Martial Arts at St. Stephen Wharf. Various activities and exercises will be performed using the traditional jump rope. "Fun and Fitness" is the focus. Athletic footwear recommended. Contact charlottecountymartialarts@gmail.com

7pm CDN - Paint a Chair Auction on the St. Stephen Waterfront. To enter a chair for the auction, contact Patty Anderson at 466-7700 ext 126 or pick up a form at the Garcelon Civic Center

7:30pm CDN - Full Circle concert on St. Stephen Waterfront

Dusk- FIREWORKS!!!

 

Sunday, August 7th:

9am-3pm CDN - World's Oldest Basketball Court Tours at 8 King St. Volunteers will be taking groups 10 at a time through the court for viewing and photos. Contact communications@worldsoldestbaksteballcourt.com

10am-11am CDN - Group Jump Rope with Charlotte County Martial Arts at St. Stephen Wharf. Various activities and exercises will be performed using the traditional jump rope. "Fun and Fitness" is the focus. Athletic footwear recommended. Contact charlottecountymartialarts@gmail.com

12:30pm-4pm CDN - Ganong Nature Park is proud to present the RCMP Musical Ride. A Canadian tradition since 1876, a troop of 32 Mounties on majestic black horses present a 30-minute show of intricate figure cavalry drills choreographed to music. Vendors on site for food and refreshments. Limited bleacher seating, please bring lawn chairs. Contact ganongnaturepark@gmail.com for ticket information

1pm-2:30pm CDN - First Responders Expo

3pm-3:30pm CDN - Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride

 

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International Festival 2022 - Sunday Events (Canadian Side)

9am-3pm CDN - World's Oldest Basketball Court Tours at 8 King St. Volunteers will be taking groups 10 at a time through the court for viewing and photos. Contact communications@worldsoldestbaksteballcourt.com 10am-11am CDN - Group Jump Rope with Charlotte County Martial Arts at St. Stephen Wharf. Various activities and exercises will be performed using the traditional jump rope. "Fun...
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Various locations around town
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
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International Festival 2022 - Saturday Events (Canadian Side)

Saturday, August 6th: 9am CDN - Charlotte County's Strongest Man/Woman Competition at Garcelon Civic Center. Competitors and Volunteers to arrive at 8am CDN. Strongman Corp event with four weight classes: Men's Open, Men's Under 105kg, Women's Open, Women's Under 82kg. Five events: Max Weight Yoke, IRM Wagon Wheel Deadlift, Max Rep Log, Max Distance Carry, and Atlas Stone Ladder. On ...
Event Type:
Various locations around town
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
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International Festival 2022 - Friday Events (Canadian Side)

Friday, August 5th: 9am-2pm CDN – Join us at the St. Stephen Farmers’ Market, St. Croix Riverside’s premiere artisan and produce market on the St. Stephen Waterfront. Contact: ststephenfarmersmarket@gmail.com 9am-2pm CDN - Drop by the St. Croix Vocational Centre’s booth at the Farmers' Market to purchase a ticket on a ‘Summer Fun Basket’. Proceeds to assist participants on a trip ...
Event Type:
Various locations around town
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
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International Festival 2022 - Thursday Events (Canadian Side)

Thursday, August 4th: 12pm-5pm CDN - Let’s Go Fishing at Chocolate Park! The St. Croix International Waterway Commission is creating a fishing experience for the kiddos complete with a guaranteed ‘catch of the day’ goodie bag! For more information contact programs@stcroix.org 6:30pm-8:30pm CDN – St. Stephen Summer Concert Series at the David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park featuring ...
Event Type:
Various locations around town
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
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International Festival 2022 - Wednesday Events (Canadian Side)

Wednesday, August 3rd: 10am-2pm CDN - Snacks, Crafts & Play - Drop by the Family Resource Centre, 103 Milltown Blvd. to play with friends & get your treat bag to bring home. Questions? Contact frcinfocw@gmail.com 10am-6pm CDN – Woven in Time: The Remake - Join the St. Croix Cotton Mill Quilters and the Anglican Parish Hand Quilters at their one-day quilt show at St. Peter’s...
Event Type:
Various locations around town
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
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Celebrity Golf Classic - The Archie!

Celebrities and golf anyone?? It's going to be fun, trust us! The Archie - Celebrity Golf, Oldest Basketball Court   This event is a third party event not sponsored by International Festival.  For information, please contact them directly at communications@worldsoldestbasketballcourt.com or 1-506-897-0256 Image ...
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World's Oldest Basketball Court
Algonquin Resort St. Andrews By-The-Sea
184 Adolphus St.
St. Andrews, New Brunswick