August 2010

There's lots happening in Miramichi this month.

August 12 - 14
Napan Agricultural Show

Thursday August 12
Entertainment by N/C Country, 7-9 pm at Ritchie Wharf

Campfire Night in Bicentennial Park. 8 pm - Bring a lawn chair and your favorite ghost stories to share with the staff at Beaubears Island (Goodwill offering)

Friday, August 13
Farmers Market, 10 am - 2 pm, Linden Recreation Centre

Entertainment by Midnight Fire, 7-9 pm at Ritchie Wharf

Entertainment by A Rose Between 2 Thorns, 7-9 pm, Middle Island Irish Historical Park

Miramichi Kitchen Party, 7 pm, Saltwater Sounds

Saturday, August 14
Breakfast, 8-11 am, Ritchie Wharf

Farmers Market, 9 am - 1 pm, Pioneer Senior Citizens Centre

Entertainment by Patsy Vienneau, 7-9 pm, Ritchie Wharf

Miramichi Kitchen Party, 7 pm, Saltwater Sounds

Entertainment by Wild Country, 8 pm, Miramichi Country Music Opry

Sunday, August 15
Celebrate l'Acadie, 11:30 am, Waterford Green. Opening Ceremony, Tintamarre, Acadien music, foood & souvenirs, children's entertainment. In case of rain the event will take place at the Miramichi Civic Centre.

French Fort Cove Adventure Day, 1-3 pm. Events take place in the playground area. There'll be entertainment, family geo-caching, jumping castle, boat rides and lots more. Walk the cove with your family and received a ballot to win prizes! A canteen will be available.

Entertainment by John & Harry, 2-4 pm, Ritchie Wharf

Miramichi's Got Talent All Ages Welcome. Show starts at 2pm at the Amphitheatre on Middle Island. Come show us your talents and win some cash, $100-1st, $60-2nd and $40-3rd. Sponsored by The Middle Island Commission, call 773-7505 to register, or register the day of the event at 1pm.

Entertainment by Charlie Haché & JP, 7-9 pm, Ritchie Wharf

Monday, August 16
Entertainment by Miramichi Entertainers, 7-9 pm, Ritchie Wharf

Tuesday, August 17
Entertainment by Rick Vienneau, 7-9 pm, Ritchie Wharf

Wednesday, August 18
Entertainment by Miramichi Entertainers, 7-9 pm, Ritchie Wharf

August 19, 21 & 22 Miramichi Scottish Festival

Thursday, August 19
Entertainment by N/C Country, 7-9 pm, Ritchie Wharf

Friday, August 20
Entertainment by Midnight Fire, 7-9 pm Ritchie Wharf

Miramichi Kitchen Party, 7 pm, Saltwater Sounds

Saturday, August 21
Breakfast, 7-11 am, Ritchie Wharf

6th Annual Victorian Tea Party at Darlene's Tea House & Family Restaurant

Entertaiment by Patsy Vienneau, 7-11 pm, Ritchie Wharf

Entertainment by The Bartons, 8 pm, Miramichi Country Music Opry

Beaubears by Night, 9 pm. Come see your favorite Beaubears Island Characters as they are transformed into something you have never before seen or imagined!

Sunday, August 22
‎"Amazing Race" beginning at Middle Island at 10am! Registration is daily at Middle Island from 11am-7pm, and before 9:30am on the morning of the race. Teams consist of two people. $10/person. Winning team gets $200! For more information please call 773-7505 or 773-9287.

Entertainment & Refreshments, Ritchie Wharf, 2-4 pm Johnny Newman Band, 4-6 pm Charlie Haché & JP, 5-6 pm Refreshments, 7-10 pm Ti Blanc

On-going
Dare the Dark for the Headless Nun Adventure every Monday, Wednesday & Friday night throughout July & August. $10/person. The Adventure begins at 9pm.

The public is invited to tour historic St. Paul’s Anglican Church and Cemetery on Water Street (formerly Bushville) each Friday from 10:00am to 3:00pm until August 20th. Tours will also be available on July 19th and by appointment. Call 622-2916 (St. Paul’s) or the Parish Office (773-7387) for more information.

Castle Bowling Center

Come try our Air Conditioned Bowling Center. We have 12 bowling lanes to serve you be it Cosmic Bowling, Birthday Parties, Group Bookings, Fundraisers, League or public bowling. Let the good times roll to the music at the Castle Bowling Center!
9 pm to midnight and Saturday 4 – 7 pm. Saturday is public bowling all day. Birthday parties – bowl, then eat at Dairy Queen, private Party Room. Open Sunday to Thursday 9 am to 11 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am to midnight. 
Located at 359 King George Highway. Call 506-622-8071.

Miramichi Folksong Festival

Canada’s longest standing folksong festival - Miramichi Folksong Festival , features five days of song and dance with performances by entertainers of all ages. The theme this year is “Music for the Family” and many of the acts are comprised of talented family groups. From traditional Miramichi folksongs to contemporary folk music and dance the festival features entertainers from the Maritimes, Ontario and locally performing at breakfasts, luncheons and concerts.