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The 2019 Barnaby River – Semiwagan Ridge Days will be held July 27th to 28th, 2019. Every summer the community of Barnaby River comes together for this annual celebration. Everyone is welcome to come share in the hospitality! It all takes place beside The Most Pure Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church in the field on the North Barnaby River Road.
Don’t miss it!
The Annual Metepenagiag “Red Bank” PowWow will be taking place from July 26th to 28th, 2019 on the Pow Wow Grounds located at 2156 Micmac Road.
On Sunday, July 28th, 2019, from 4 pm to 6 pm, come and bring yourself, a friend or a family member out for a delicious Cold Plate Supper – by eating it in or taking it out from and in support of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church (Our Lady of Hope Parish), located at 306 Water Street in Miramichi (Chatham Head). For just $12. a person, and your meal includes: Ham, Turkey, Potato Salad, Coleslaw and Dessert. Tickets are sold in advance only and read article for more!
On Sunday, July 21st, 2019, come out to Middle Island Irish Historical Park for the Middle Island Irish Family Picnic. It is jammed packed with activities for all ages and bring yourself, a friend or a family member out to enjoy!
The Burnt Church Midsummer Festival for the 2019 Year is back again on the long New Brunswick Day weekend, Saturday, August 3rd, 2019, from 11 am to 4 pm at the Burnt Church WI (Women’s Institute) Community Hall, located at 326 Church River Road in Burnt Church, New Brunswick. Events include a Barbecue, sale of crafts, handmade preserves and food items, and much more! Everyone is welcome!
On Friday, July 26th, 2019, from 7 pm to 9 pm, come out to Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church Parish Centre, 12 Saint Patrick’s Drive in Nelson (Miramichi) for a Retirement Celebration for Father Joseph Arnold “Arnie” Hachey. Hosted by the parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Unit – Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Nelson (Miramichi), The Most Pure Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Barnaby River and Saint Edward’s Roman Catholic Church, Chelmsford. Light snacks will be served, along with tea, coffee and juice.
Canada’s longest running Irish festival has something for everyone! Come enjoy pubs, music, cultural activities and the hospitality of Miramichi
The SRC is a non-competitive reading program offered through public libraries in New Brunswick. The goals of the club are to promote a love of books and reading and to encourage children to visit and use their public library.
The 4th Annual Butterfly Release Event for the Hospice Miramichi will be held on July 21st. Remember a loved one with a beautiful butterfly, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with a barbecue, live music and jumpy castle. All the proceeds are going to the Day Programs of the Hospice Miramichi Inc.
Seek out the troubled spirits of times long past… if you dare… on Saturday July 13 as part of the Graveyard Tour at Wilson’s Point starting at 9:30pm. Wilson’s Point has always been a haunted place. Plagued by misfortune, disaster, and death, the site of Miramichi’s first English-speaking settlement and Acadian refugee camp will soon…
James M. Fisher, of The Miramichi Reader shares this book review The Great Trees of New Brunswick (2nd Edition)
The Miramichi Folksong Festival is set to celebrate it’s 62nd season August 4th to 9th in Miramichi. Canada’s longest standing Folksong Festival has something for everyone! There is a Gospel concert, New Brunswick Day Breakfast, noon luncheons, children’s show and evening concerts. This event is by reservation only, call 1-506-622-1780 or visit the website. Limited tickets are available!
The 22nd Annual Natoaganeg – Eel Ground 1st Nation Annual Pow Wow is going to be held from July 18th to 21st, 2019. It is located at the Pow Wow grounds on Riverview Road East on the Natoaganeg – Eel Ground 1st Nation, overlooking the Miramichi River. It is their community’s cultural, spiritual and social event of the year and time to showcase the drumming, dancing and regalia of the First Nation people. It is a perfect opportunity to experience First Nation Culture at it’s very best.