WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8TH

7:00 p.m.
Concert, at St. George’s Heritage Church, featuring, “Herman & Marina Harris” Tickets available at the door. For information call, 709-528-4713

THURSDAY AUGUST 9TH

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Kids Activities, at the ballfield. (Ages 4 - 12) Compliments of the Brigus Blueberry Festival Committee Inc. & Independent Fish Harvesters Inc.

7:00 p.m.
“A Royal Shag Up” Comedy Dinner Theatre. Hosted by the Baccalieu Players Inc. The Queen visits and with the help of our womanizing Mayor and torrid French dancer Fifi LaFlamme, unveils a lot more than a monument! 7:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday evenings through July & Aug. Choice of menu. Reservations essential. Ph. (709) 528-4044.

Photos from " A Royal Shag Up -2010"

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Pre-teen Dance at the Academy Hall, Sponsored by The Brigus Blueberry Festival Committee Inc. admission: $2.00 Music by “Kevin Russell”

9:00 p.m.
Newfie Night at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 65.
Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion. Music by “The Cole Brothers” (Jerome & Gerard)
Screech-ins, admission: cash donation in aid of TCP Health Foundation.

FRIDAY AUGUST 10TH
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Pot Luck Supper at the Academy Hall, Sponsored by the St. George’s Heritage Committee Inc. $10.00 per person.

6:00 p.m.
His Majesty’s Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Foot.(1795) Signal Hill Tattoo. Weather permitting, Town Centre.

7:00 p.m.
Royal Shag Up. Comedy Dinner Theatre.(See photos above.) Choice of menu, Reservations essential. Ph. (709) 528-4044.

7:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies, Water Street, Brigus, next to Wilcox Gardens, private reception, by invitation only to follow at the Firemen’s Recreation Centre. Catering by Brigus Volunteer Fire Brigade Ladies Auxiliary.

8:00 p.m.
The Nickel Independent Film Festival will be presenting a series of short films. St. George's Heritage Church For information, call 709-528-4817 or 709-528-4713.

9:00 p.m.
Adult Outdoor Dance, adjacent to the Recreation Centre. 19 years and older. Music by “Fitz & Wiseman”

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11TH

Festival Site Admission
(bracelet) Saturday $2.00, Sunday $2.00 , Weekend pass $3.00, pre-school children Free. Bracelet must be worn to gain admittance.

8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Fish & Brewis Breakfast at Academy Hall. Sponsored by the United Church Women. $8:00 per person.

10:00 a.m.
Parade forming up at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall. Antique Vehicles, Floats, Clowns, etc..... Service Groups and Youth Groups are all invited.

11:30 a.m.
Adult dance tickets go on sale at the Giant Tent. (Limit four per person. First come first served!) $7:00 single.

12:00 noon- 7:00p.m.
Atlantic Lottery Community Dome and Ambassador Team, will be on site, telling the atlantic lottery story. Drop by for some fun, entertaining and interactive experiences.

12:00 p.m.
Folk Festival, Raffles, Craft Stalls, Baked Goods, Games of Skill, Mooseburgers, Cash bar,etc.......Fun and Games for all ages! (All activities to be held in central Brigus, next to Wilcox Gardens).

Tentative Performers for Saturday Folk Festival:
Katie Cranford
Contraband
Pie Eating Contest at 1:00pm
Ramblers
Greeley’s Reel
Benny & the Pick Ups (visiting from Ontario)
The Shed Disturbers
Gary Wayne Smith
Renegade
The Missed Pageant

1:00 p.m.
Pie Eating Contest, preliminary round. Limited number of entrants, 1st come 1st served!

6:30 p.m.
“Missed” Blueberry Pageant. Contestants wanted (male only) registration deadline Saturday, 3:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.
Royal Shag Up. Comedy Dinner Theatre(See photos above) Choice of menu, Reservations essential. Ph. (709) 528-4044.

9:30 p.m.
Adult dance at the Recreation Centre. Music by “Wiseman Brothers”
Sponsored by, the Brigus Blueberry Festival Committee Inc. & Brigus Volunteer
Fire Brigade. Dancing also in Giant Tent adjacent to Recreation Centre. Advance sale of tickets for this dance will take place on Sunday August 05th, 1:00 p.m. at the Recreation Centre. Limited number available! Four tickets per person $7:00 single.

SUNDAY AUGUST 12TH
8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Blueberry Pancakes, Bacon & Sausage at the Firemen’s Recreation Centre. Sponsored by the Firemen. $8.00 per person.

11:00 a.m.
Ecumenical Service to be held in the Brigus United Church.

12:00 noon- 7:00p.m.
Atlantic Lottery Community Dome and Ambassador Team, will be on site, telling the atlantic lottery story. Drop by for some fun, entertaining and interactive experiences.

12:00-2:00 p.m.
Soup, Sandwiches and Dessert at Academy Hall. Sponsored by the United Church Women. $8:00 per person.

12:00 p.m.
Folk Festival, Craft Stalls, Baked Goods, Games of Skill, Mooseburgers, Cash bar, etc... All in central Brigus next to Wilcox Gardens.

Tentative Performers for Sunday Folk Festival:
The Reddy’s
Emerald’s Fleet
Calico Steppers
Pie Eating Finals - 1:30pm
Upper Island Cove ACAA Brass Band
Southern Accent
Morgan Brothers
Heel & Toe
Even Keel
The Legion Boys
Shamrock
Out of Province Guest Draw/ Loonie Dash - 6:00pm
H to OH (visiting from Ontario) Sponsored by the Penney Group.

1:20 p.m.
Pie Eating Finals.

4:15 p.m.
Cutting and sale of 3ft Blueberry Pie, at the Recreation Centre. $1.00 per piece.

6:00 p.m.
Loonie Dash and Out of Province Guest Draw. Winner must be present to claim prize.

9:00 p.m. (approx.)
Fireworks at Brigus Waterfront (weather permitting). Sponsored by Brigus Blueberry Festival Committee Inc. As a safety precaution, no persons will be permitted to observe the fireworks from the public wharf and boaters will be required to move away from the wharf during the fireworks display.

10:00 p.m.
Adult dance at the Recreation Centre. (19 years& older please!). Music by “Morrissey’s Music”
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NOTES
In an attempt to alleviate traffic congestion, we would like to ask visitors and residents to enter the festival area via Irish Town Road and exit via Station Road. All traffic during the weekend will be one way. Thank you for your cooperation.

PARKING: Due to traffic congestion, please park on the parking lots of the former Bishop O’Neil Collegiate and Ballfield. Festival parking can be accessed via School Road.

VEHICLES PARKED IN A MANNER THAT WILL IMPEDE TRAFFIC, WILL BE TICKETED AND TOWED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. Eg. VEHICLE WHEELS ON TRAVELED PORTION OF THE ROADWAY.

Physically challenged parking and performers’ parking will be on Irishtown Road & South St. East of Chapel Lane.

Free Shuttle Bus service from designated parking areas to and from the festival site.

Under the Newfoundland & Labrador Liquor Control Act, it is an offence to drink alcoholic beverages in public and this will not be tolerated at the festival. People drinking in public will be reported to the RCMP for prosecution.

Washroom facilities at the Recreation Centre & Portable washrooms located next to the Rec Centre.

Most venues wheelchair accessible.

NO PETS OR BICYCLES ON THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS DURING THE FESTIVAL WEEKEND. PLEASE!!!

IF YOU LOVE YOUR PET, PLEASE LEAVE HIM / HER AT HOME. IT IS TOO HOT TO LEAVE PETS IN YOUR VEHICLE AND IT’S TOO CROWED TO TAKE PETS ON THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS.

PLEASE BRING YOUR SUN SCREEN.

Family R.V. Parking.
St. Patrick’s Parish Hall parking lot. For further information or to reserve a site please contact Daphne, at (709) 528-4949 or our parish secretary at (709) 528-4337, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Awards for Blueberry Festival
2001 Provincial Winner of the Attractions Canada Awards Program, Cultural Event Category (budget under $350.000)

In October 2004 Canada Post issued a special hand cancellation stamp for the Brigus Blueberry Festival. To obtain a copy drop by the Post Office or write to the Postmaster Brigus, NL. A0A 1K0.

The Board of Directors of V.I.P. Marketing Inc. voted the Brigus Blueberry Festival as the # 1 attraction on the Baccalieu Trail for 2004.

Travelocity.ca Local Secrets Big Finds. On February 2005 Travelocity.ca selected the Brigus Blueberry Festival from more than 30,000 entries as a top insider spot in Canada for 2005.

Saltscapes; Canada’s East Coast Magazine, named the Brigus Blueberry Festival # 8 of the Top 10 Festivals in Atlantic Canada for 2010.


For General Festival Information
Contact: Phone/Fax: (709) 528-3201 or (709) 528-4521
Brigus Blueberry Festival Committee Inc.
P.O. Box 375, Brigus, Con. Bay, NL. A0A 1K0
e-mail : byronrodway@personainternet.com