2019 Schedule
2019 Schedule of Events
Unless otherwise specified, all events take place at the Northumberland Arena.
THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019
6:30PM Beach Clean-Up!
(Kings Castle Provincial Park)
MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019
6:30PM FUNdraiser Bingo!
(Fisherman’s Loft at the Northumberland Arena)
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019
6:30PM - Street Parade
Theme: “Back to the 80’s!”
Sponsored by Cox & Palmer
- Parade Prizes to Follow
7:30PM - Poker Registration
(Fisherman’s Loft,Northumberland Arena)
*PLEASE NOTE that the inside of the Arena will NOT be open on Thursday Evening, all indoor events will
resume on Friday at 3:00PM.*
**Friday is for the Kids!**
FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2019
11:30AM Poultry Show Judging
(building adjacent to Arena)
11:00AM Giant Slip n Slide! **
(Murray River Ball Field)
sponsored by Island Wide Chimney Services
**PAR-T-PERFECT FUN ZONE!**
Hours of Operation:
Friday, July 26—12:00PM-6:00PM
(one day only!)
Advance Bracelets—$10.00
Available at: Millers Esso, The Fisherman’s
Daughter, and the Northumberland Arena
Bracelets $15.00 on-site
or Tickets for $1.00/Turn
sponsored in part by The Rotary Club of Montague
3:00-3:30PM Chocolate Bar Bingo! (13 & under) **
3:00PM “Take-Out” Lobster or Ham Suppers
Rabbit & Bunny Display**
Exhibits Open
3:00-9:00PM Silent Auction
3:45-4:45PM Music by Billy & Irving Hayter & Edwin Singleton
4:00-5:00PM Visit with Batman & Anne of Green Gables!
(sponsored by Bradley-Handrahan Chartered Accountants) **
4:00-7:00PM “Eat-In” Lobster or Ham Suppers
5:00-5:45PM Tall Tales with Island-famed Storyteller Alan Buchanan (formerly of the Four Tellers)
6:00PM Official Opening
6:30-7:30PM Kid’s Craft Hour ** (Kid’s Korner—in the Arena)
6:30PM 40th Celebration Reception— entertainment by Jo-Anne Ford & Michael Buell, cake & food samples
7:00-8:15PM 40th Celebration—Then & Now: Welcoming back our Miss. Northumberland Queens!
8:15PM Niall MacKay and the Decoders
DUSK Outdoor Movie Night! **
(Approx 9PM) (Murray River Ball Field)
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2019
9:00AM-2:00PM Show N Shine
(9AM Registration, Murray River Waterfront—beside 9393 Main St.)
($15/vehicle)
10:00AM Provincial Dory Rowing Competition
(Sponsored by Richardson GMP & Jamie Miller Trucking) (Murray River Wharf)
Barbeque on the Wharf
11:30PM -Log Rolling Competition
-Kayak Races*
-Fish Tank Races*
(*Life Jackets Required)
2:15PM Performance by the Southern Kings Early Learning Center Children
Rabbit & Bunny Display
Exhibits Open
2:30PM Performances by the Down East Dance Academy!
2:00-7:00PM Silent Auction
2:30PM Scavenger Hunt
(Kings Castle Provincial Park)
3:00-7:00PM Axes Eh? ($5 for 7 throws)
3:00PM “Take Out” Lobster or Ham Suppers
Watermelon Eating Contest
(14 & Under)
3:15PM Fishermen’s Skills Challenge (Main stage area in the Arena)
(sponsored by Mellish Boat Hauling)
4:00-7:00PM “Eat-In” Lobster or Ham Suppers
4:30PM Performance by the Michelle Banks Dancers
5:30PM Fireman’s Softball Game
5:45PM Garnet Buell & the Singing Islanders
7:00-9:00PM Youth Talent Showcase
(sponsored by PEI Mutual Insurance Company)
9:15PM $20,000 Cash Draw
10:15PM Fireworks!
Sponsored in part by the Village of Murray River, Maritime Electric, Aspin & Kemp, Grant Thornton, Beach Point Processing, CIBC (over Murray River Wharf)
10:30PM Pub Night at the Fisherman’s Loft
(Northumberland Arena—$10 admission)
SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2019
10:00AM Community Worship Service
Hosted by the Southern Kings Ministerial Churches (no admission, loose offering to Food Bank)
Featuring Toronto Based Gospel Band: Upstream
1:00PM Car Rally!
(Northumberland Arena—1:30PM Start)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2019
12:30PM Ducktona 500!
Rubber Duck Race - Ducks launch from the Murray River Bridge.
-$5/Ticket - ticket number correspond with a numbered duck.
-Tickets Available during the festival, at the Northumberland Arena, Millers Esso, the Fisherman's Daughter, and White's Fabrication.
-First place $500, Second Place $200, Third Place $100.
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Lobster & Ham
Suppers
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Adults - $20
Child - $10
(Under 12)

Friday is for the
KIDS!
Petting Farm, Bouncy Castles, Fun Activities, Special Visits - we have tons planned for your kiddos on Friday!
Admission
$4.00 Adults
$2.00 Under 12
Pre-school FREE!
Lobster Suppers
Unlimited Bouncy
Play Bracelets
(Friday Only)
$10.00 advance
$15.00 on-site