From current to featured events, there's always something penciled in our social calendar, so check out the listings below to get the whole scoop. To get more details, click on the festival or event that catches your eye to visit the operator's website or contact them directly.  These one of a kind events won’t be found anywhere else in the world. Enjoy a distinctive showcase of Newfoundland and Labrador’s music, arts, culture, nature, sports – and a few other categories that are unlike any other.
Featured Events in Newfoundland and Labrador  Want to know what else is going on? Check below to find out what we have planned for the next 30 days. Take a peek at our busy social calendar, and pencil yourself in: there’s no shortage of events to please everyone.
The Next 30 Days in Newfoundland and Labrador
Featured Events
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| Cain's Quest is Canada's longest snowmobile endurance race. It will take teams of 2 riders and their sleds take an unforgettable journey racing approximately 2500 km through the rugged landscape and vast wilderness of Labrador. |
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| Join us for the musical event of the year - ruckus on the Edge! |
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| Ruckus on the Edge kicks off with our official launch at the Confederation Building. The excitement continues during lunch hour when local musicians will break out into performances all over the city. Day one of Ruckus on the Edge concludes with a trio of stirring performances at three of the City¿s best music venues. |
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| The Classical Composer Showcase will feature JUNO Award nominated classical compositions performed by talented chamber musicians from St. John¿s and the surrounding areas. |
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| Soulful performances by the City¿s top Gospel singers will thrill you during Gospel Night |
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| Ruckus on the Edge continues with a songwriters¿ circle style event at the Delta Hotel St. John¿s. Join us as homegrown musicians share their songs and the stories behind them.
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| Ruckus on the Edge, we will showcase the best world music our province has to offer with Our Music - Our Heritage. Aboriginal, Francophone and World performers from Newfoundland and Labrador will celebrate the roots of our community. |
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| Ruckus on the Edge culminates with a rocking opening for 2010 JUNO Weekend. On Rock night Blast off the best from the local rock scene will perform, setting the stage for a JUNO week Canada will be talking about for years to come.
Jazz and Blues Night - The hottest a jazz and the coolest blues will be found at the Majestic Theatre . |
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| Juno Awards Weekend kicks off with a celebrity fundraising hockey game in support of Miscounts CARAS music education program. NHL Greats and Canadian musicians face off in a fun, competitive non-contact hockey games. |
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| JunoFest is a two-night musci festival showcasing over 100 regional and national artists and select JUNO Award nominees representing a wide range of Canadian music styles. |
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| Juno fan fare is an all-ages event packed with autograph sessions, interviews and prize giveaway. giving the fans a chance to get closes to their favorite artists. JUNO Awards nominees participate in this FREE live and interactive afternoon. |
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| Sunday night is the grand finale to a spectacular week of Canadian Music in St. John's. Canada's biggest music award show electrifies Mile One Centre with performance from the industry's top acts and JUNO Award nominees. Check local listings for showtime or go to www.junowards.ca or www.juno.ctv.ca
The 2010 JUNO Awards Broadcast on CTV |
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| Select JUNO Award nominees come together on stage at the St. john's Arts and Culture Centre for an intimated afternoon performance of songs and stories. Proceeds from Songwriter' Circle benefit MusiCounts. |
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| 8 - play repertory theatre festival of comedy, drama, dinner theatre and evenings of Newfoundland music and recitations. |
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| Rising Tide's award-winning blend of history, drama & culture set amidst the magnificent backdrop of historic Trinity & presented by 40 of the province's finest professional artists offstage and on. |
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| Parade, fireworks, traditional Newfoundland music, variety fish meals, kids show, dances, giant craft show, unforgettable scenery. 30th Anniversary Celebrations of the Fish, Fun & Folk Festival. |
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| One of Canada's most eclectic, innovative festivals featuring many styles of music from artists from around the world. |
Corner Brook
Jul 21 - Aug 22
(Show Starts at 8pm)
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Norris Point
Jul 24 - Aug 21
(Show Starts at 8pm)
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Woody Point
Jul 23 - Aug 20, 2010
(Show Starts at 8pm)
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 +1 (709) 639 7293
 info@gmsm.ca
 www.gmsm.ca
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| 11 days of fun with four major festivals and a whole raft of other activities. Incorporating the George Street Festival, Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival, The Buskers Festival, and the Royal St. John's Regatta. |
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| Held the first Wednesday in August since 1828 - the oldest continuing sporting |
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| The festival promotes & preserves the cultural traditions of the province through music, dance and crafts. One of the largest festivals in the province. The folk music event of the summer, featuring performers from all over Newfoundland & Labrador, the rest of Canada and the World at large. |
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What’s On the Go During the Next 30 Days
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| Experience Traditional Newfoundland Step Dancing that has entertained visitors to our shores for over 500 years. Preserved and performed to Traditional Newfoundland Music. Award Winning Gold Medalists, Instruct, Choreograph & Perform. |
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| A complete Newfoundland experience of hilarious wit, spirited character interplay, exceptional musical talent and a three-course meal. The Masonic Temple, Admission $57.50 plus HST. |
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| 400th anniversary Celebration of the First English Colony in Canada! |
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| St. John's Storytelling Circle is an informal gathering of storytellers and lovers of a good story. Both experienced storytellers and newcomers are welcome, and listeners are always needed! |
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| Began as a way to expand the audience for poetry, the festival now includes literature, film and music at several locations in the city.
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| Winter Carnival Festival. Winter sports, snowmobile races, skiing, snow boarding, sliding, parties, groomed snowmobile rides. Dog sled rides, bonfires and Zamboni Olympics and lots more. |
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| Cain's Quest is Canada's longest snowmobile endurance race. It will take teams of 2 riders and their sleds take an unforgettable journey racing approximately 2500 km through the rugged landscape and vast wilderness of Labrador. |
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| This is a one day event held in March each year. It commemorates Dr. Grenfell's "Adrift on an Ice Pan" excursions. |
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| Enjoy 8 days of organized wintertime activities including skating, skiing, sliding, curling and snowmobiling. The week encompasses
snowmobile tours and daily community lunches.
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| Citizens races, jack rabbit events, instructional and wax sessions, steak night, open house, free pasta supper, also dog sled rides. |
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| Both a recreational competitive Nordic skiing event covering 10, 27, & 54 kms on a pristine fully groomed trail between Fremont, Quebec & Labrador City. A classic & fun ski event. |
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| Annual cross-country skiing event for all ages to enjoy. |
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| This is a week long event composed of games, races, competition, fun and friendships. Some of the highlights of the week are the Annual Beauty Pageant, skidoo races, Inuit games, Labrathon ( Johnny Haye Memorial), this is just a few of the events we hold. |
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| Soulful performances by the City¿s top Gospel singers will thrill you during Gospel Night |
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| The Classical Composer Showcase will feature JUNO Award nominated classical compositions performed by talented chamber musicians from St. John¿s and the surrounding areas. |
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| Ruckus on the Edge kicks off with our official launch at the Confederation Building. The excitement continues during lunch hour when local musicians will break out into performances all over the city. Day one of Ruckus on the Edge concludes with a trio of stirring performances at three of the City¿s best music venues. |
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| Join us for the musical event of the year - ruckus on the Edge! |
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| Ruckus on the Edge continues with a songwriters¿ circle style event at the Delta Hotel St. John¿s. Join us as homegrown musicians share their songs and the stories behind them.
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| The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra presents over 20 concerts during its September to April season; usually on Friday and/or Saturday evenings. Call 722-4441, 9am-4pm for concert and ticket information. Visit our website www.nso-music.com |
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