Wednesday, August 17, 2011

August - September 2011

Summer is winding down but there's still lots of things happening in Miramichi and the surrounding area.

August 19 -20
The 1st Annual Miramichi Rotary Dragon Boat Festival launches at Waterford Green. Teams of 24 people will race against each other in 46ft dragon boats to raise funds for Chatham Rotary Club. There will be vendors, entertainment and fun for the whole family.

August 20 21
Miramichi Annual Fly-In presented by members of the local Canadian Owners & Pilots Association and sponsored by the Miramichi Airport Commission offers youth between the ages of 7 to 17 to learn about the basics of flying.

August 25 - 29
2011 Baseball Canada Senior Men Championships hosted by the Chatham O'Donaghue's Ironmen at Ironmen Field on John Street and Waldo Henderson Field on Bridge Road.

August 26 - 28
Miramichi Scottish Festival featuring a Candlelight Tartan Ball, Evening Cailidh and Kirkin of the Tartans.

September 16 - 18
Miramichi Country Music Festival hosted by Bill Mullin at the Miramichi Country Music Opry promises to be a toe-tappin' good time.