The first Monday in August is the time for people to come together and celebrate New Brunswick. This year the official celebrations are going to be held in Fredericton.
Official New Brunswick Day Celebrations
Gather your family and friends and head to Fredericton to celebrate New Brunswick Day!
The day will be filled with great entertainment and fun activities for all. This free, all-inclusive event will take place rain or shine. Queen Street will become a pedestrian walkway for the duration of the event; bring your lawn chairs and spend the day.
When & Where: Fredericton on Monday, August 7, 2023
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Children’s activities at Beaverbrook Art Gallery lawn
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Emancipation Day activities near the Beaverbrook Art Gallery
9:45 PM | Fireworks launched from the Westmoreland Bridge; can be viewed from both sides of the river.
More New Brunswick Day Celebrations:
O’Connell Park, Sussex on August 7, 2023
BBQ, games, face painting, and of course, great music can be enjoyed during the New Brunswick Day Celebrations at O’Connell Park in Sussex. The rain venue is the 8th Hussars Sports Centre.
Youghall Beach Park, Bathurst on August 7, 2023
Participate in New Brunswick Day celebrations at Youghall Beach Park. Hear live performances from The Winsors, Jeff Long, and JP LeBlanc with members of the Hightide Blues Band. There will be face painting, inflatables, as well as food and and candy trucks.
Arts and Culture Park, Quispamsis on August 7, 2023
Celebrate New Brunswick Day with live music, giant games, and a David Wallace walk and talk.
Beresford Beach, Chaleur Region on August 7, 2023
Celebrate at Beresford beach from 1:30 p.m. to celebrate New Brunswick Day with ceremonies followed by music with BIG BAD PARTY BAND!.
Festivals & Events During New Brunswick Weekend:
AREA 506 – Saint John
AREA 506 celebrates the best of New Brunswick music, culture and goods on the waterfront in beautiful Saint John. Takes place August 4 – 6, 2023.
Good Friend Festival – Dalhousie
The largest festival in Dalhousie, Bon Ami Festival, has many activities over 10 days. Activities include a gigantic beach party, market days, parade, beauty pageant, dances, sporting events, restaurant specials and a spectacular fireworks display. Takes place July 28 – August 6, 2023.
Old Sow Theatre Festival – Saint Andrews
This theatre festival is centered around the sea and tells stories connected to the sea and the Maritime Provinces. Takes place July 29 – August 4, 2023.
Tracadie Aquafest – Tracadie
This is a 10-day festival that can be enjoyed by all ages. There are rock music performances, family activities, fireworks and more. Takes place July 28 – August 6, 2023.
Campobello Fogfest – Campobello Island
Campobello Island’s Fogfest is an annual music and arts festival. There will be a range of music to suit every taste from classical, gospel, and jazz to bluegrass, folk, rock, and country. Takes place August 2 – 6, 2023.
Itinerants Weekend at Kings Landing
Itinerant tradespeople played a role in commerce in the past. Individuals would sell their goods or their services by travelling from place to place. These tradespeople include peddlers, dressmakers, tailors, shoemakers, weavers, and more. Learn more about an itinerant life this weekend. Takes place August 5 – 6, 2023.
Future Forest Festival – Albrights Corner
Atlantic Canada’s premiere Electronic Music Fest takes place from August 3 to 7, 2023.
Nashwaak MusicFest – Nashwaak Bridge
A music festival happening over New Brunswick Day Weekend on the banks of the Nashwaak River. Takes place August 4 – 6, 2023.
SappyFest – Sackville
An annual three-day festival held during the New Brunswick Day long weekend in the heart of downtown Sackville, featuring music, art, poetry, and performance from regional, national, and international artists. Takes place August 4 – 6, 2023.
Festival acadien de Caraquet – Caraquet
From August 5 to 15, it will be the great celebration of Acadian culture at the Festival acadien de Caraquet.
NotaBle Acts Theatre Festival – Fredericton
A theatre festival focusing on plays by New Brunswick dramatists at various locations in Fredericton. Takes place July 26 – August 6, 2023.
NB Summer Music Festival – Fredericton
A professional classical chamber music festival. Takes place July 27 – August 12, 2023.
Miramichi Folksong Festival – Miramichi
Featuring four days of authentic, traditional and contemporary music for the whole family! Takes place August 3 – 6, 2023.
International Homecoming Festival – St. Stephen
International Homecoming Festival brings home family and friends to celebrate the friendship between the two international communities of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada and Calais, Maine, USA. Takes place August 2 – 6, 2023.
Kedgwick Accordion and Folklore Festival – Saint-Jean
Kedgwick
A folk music festival celebrated in the small village of Kedgwick with several guest artists performing on accordion, violin, harmonica and guitar. Takes place August 4 – 6, 2023.
Festival Royal Edmundston – Edmundston
This festival of electronic music and rock shows will take place in downtown Edmundston. The colourful events and experiences will take place over two days from August 4 – 5, 2023.
Moncton International Street Painting Festival – Moncton
From August 5-7, Downtown Place, the Ian Fowler Oval and Canada Street will come alive with the talents of professional, intermediate, and novice street painters from across North America.
BOTE Music Fest – Cape Tormentine
Enjoy three days of live music from the Cape Tormentine Beach Campground. Takes place on August 4 – 6, 2023.
Down East Brew Fest – Fredericton
Down East Brew Fest showcases some of the region’s best products for you to sample – including beer, cider, mead, spirits & wine. Saturday, August 5, 2023 @ Carleton street
Chocolate Fest – St. Stephen
The annual Chocolate Fest celebrates the sweet chocolate heritage of St. Stephen with family fun events, Street dance, Colour run, Treasure hunt & more! Takes place on August 7 – 10, 2023.
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