Let’s Party

Known for being the City of Festivals, expect great music, flavourful food, and local spirits. We have a wide variety of festivals that showcase our heritage, culture, and fun-loving nature.

HOOK & PADDLE TOURNAMENT

MAY 20TH

Hook and Paddle provides a unique opportunity to enter the world of kayak fishing, by providing a fun and relaxed environment. www.hookandpaddle.ca

MIRAMICHI STRIPER CUP

MAY 26TH TO 28TH

The Miramichi Striper Cup is Atlantic Canada’s premier competitive bass fishing experience held in the City of Miramichi every year. Follow Miramichi Striper Cup on Facebook for more details or visit www.miramichistripercup.com

ROTARY RIBFEST

JUNE 2ND TO 4TH

Rotary RibFest will return to an in-person format this year with award winning Ribbers, summer beverages and festival atmosphere. Location: Off Ledden Street www.rotaryribfestmiramichi.ca

FISHERMEN POWWOW

JULY 1ST

A celebration of peace and friendship with the many diverse cultures of our area. www.Fishermenpowwow.com

NATOAGANEG FIRST NATION POWWOW

JULY 14TH TO 16TH

Participate in this celebration of Aboriginal culture and heritage through prayers, chants, dances, feasts, and songs. Don’t miss the firework display. Everyone is welcome!

MIRAMICHI IRISH FESTIVAL

JULY 20TH TO 23RD

Canada’s longest running Irish Festival has something for everyone! Come enjoy pubs, music, cultural activities, and the hospitality of Miramichi. www.canadasirishfest.ca

MIRAMICHI ROCK N’ ROLL FESTIVAL

JULY 28TH TO 30TH

The Miramichi Rock N’ Roll Festival will include the Golden Oldie Car Show, family street dance, fireworks and much more. Saturday night an outdoor adult concert with performances from April Wine and Matilda Ride will be rocking the Miramichi. www.miramichirocknrollfestival.com

MIRAMICHI FOLKSONG FESTIVAL

AUGUST 3RD TO 7TH www.miramichifolksongfestival.com

The Miramichi Folksong Festival is a four-day festival celebrating authentic, traditional, and contemporary folk music of Miramichi. This 66th Miramichi Folksong Festival features both the old and new, with concerts, luncheons, pub nights, children’s programming, fiddling, traditional Celtic music, and Indigenous, French Acadian, Singer-Songwriter, Newcomers, Gospel, and female performer segments.

NAPAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW

AUGUST 10TH TO 13TH www.napanshow.com

The Napan Agricultural Show is a four-day agricultural show that provides friendly competition for livestock and non-livestock participants. Families are treated to an old-fashioned fair experience with displays, food attractions and fun for the children.

MIRAMICHI SCOTTISH FESTIVAL

AUGUST 18TH TO 20TH

Miramichi Scottish Festival events will include the Tartan Candlelight Banquet, Old Fashioned Family Picnic, laying of the memorial wreath, and so much more. www.highlandsociety.com/scottishfestival

MIRAMICHI FIESTA EXTRAVAGANZA

AUGUST 19TH AND 20TH

Fiesta Extravaganza is a celebration of Filipino Heritage and Culture across Canada that promotes multicultural awareness and appreciation. fiestaextravaganza.com

LES GARDIENS D’AVALON

SEPTEMBER 15TH TO 16TH

There will be Medieval armoured soldiers fighting demonstration, costumed extras role play, buskers and troubadours taking place. Also, a medieval market with craft merchants from the local region, across the Atlantic Canada and Quebec.

Location: Newcastle Kin Centre and Queen Elizabeth Park For more information visit their page on Facebook.

MIRAMICHI FOOD TRUCK FEASTIVAL

OCTOBER 7TH

The 5th Annual Food Truck Feastival will take place 11am to 6pm on Water Street in the Historic Downtown Business District. There will be food trucks, live entertainment, vendors and lots of activities for kids.

On the boardwalk you can meet locals or grab a bite overlooking the beautiful Miramichi River at charming Ritchie Wharf waterfront park.

Dining options include Vera Kitchen & Bar, Outlaws Smokehouse, Pookies, or Champs Dairy Bar.

Free entertainment every evening and Sunday afternoons. Visit us dockside for a tour on the Miramichi River Boat Tour or take your littles to the splash pad and playground area.

Hourly docking also available! www.miramichi.org