Market Square has planned the busiest summer yet with festivals and events taking place every day for Summer 2008! From comedy nights and concerts, to our popular Idol Competition and the much anticipated Buskers on the Boardwalk Festival, there's something for everyone at Saint John's Festival Place! For more details, call us at 506-658-3600.
Summer 2008 Festivals and Events
Free Events on the Boardwalk All Summer Long
Beginning in late June and continuing until early September, Market Square’s Boardwalk has something planned for each and every day. For Summer 2008, we’ve brought back several of our favorite weekend themes and we’ve added new events that are sure to become just as popular.
. DVD Outdoor Concert Series - Every Sunday at 8 pm - click here for more details
. Yuk Yuks Comedy Night – Every Monday at 7 pm - click here for more details
. Cruisin’ to the Boardwalk – Every Tuesday 6 pm - click here for more details
. Alpine Saint John Idol – Every Wednesday at 8 pm - click here for more details
. Country Star Competition - Every Thursday at 8 pm - click here for more details
July 18 to 20 - Buskers on The Boardwalk – Prepare to Feel The Magic This summer, Market Square will host to the 18th Annual Busker Festival with side-splitting comedy, astounding physical feats and all-out crazy antics from performers the world over! This summer’s festival promises to be the best ever! - click here for more details
July 25 & 26 - Maritime Kitchen Party - The Market Square Boardwalk will be partying “Maritime-Style” this weekend with some great home cooking at our Boardwalk restaurants and the sounds of Merimac on the 25th. And... to keep you in stitches, Jimmy Flynn will take the stage with his collection of jokes and gags on the 26th.
Aug 1 to 4 - New Brunswick Day Weekend - This festival provides us with a break to enjoy all the thrills of the beautiful season. We’re returning to our Celtic roots for NB Day Weekend this summer. (our poster will soon be available)
Aug 8 & 9 - Hola Mexican Fiesta Join Hola - Saint John for a fiesta like no other. Enjoy entertainment, activities and vendors along the Boardwalk all weekend! For further infomation, visit www.holasaintjohn.com
Aug 15 & 16 - Fundy Fog Festival - The 5th Annual Fundy Fog Festival recognizes the efforts for keeping our music community alive and kicking! Forward Music Group, Medusa Promotions, BBQ Records and various local artists have teamed up to deliver a lineup that will never been seen again - some quite literally! Come on out and have a hoot in celebration of our music scene and support local FIRST! (our poster will soon be available)
Aug 22 & 23 - Country Weekend - The Divorcees will kick the weekend off on Friday night and rock the Boardwalk ‘country style’. Stop by one of our Boardwalk restaurants and let our cowboys and cowgirls rustle up your favorite dishes and drinks! (our poster will soon be available)
Sept 19 to 21 - Marathon By the Sea Weekend - On Saturday, bring the “little ones” out for their chance to compete in the Timbits Harbour Hustle and enjoy face painting, tattoos, prizes and more. Sunday is the big day.
New Brunswick Museum Upcoming Events
For Program Details, Call 643-2300 or visit: www.nbm-mnb.ca
Saint John Free Public Library Upcoming Events
For details or registration for the following programs and events, contact the Library at 506-643-7220 or for Children's programming, call 506-643-7239. Check us out today at www.saintjohnlibrary.com.
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