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Join us at the Doaktown Community Park on August 4 for a day filled with entertainment and activities for all. This free, all-inclusive event will take place rain or shine.
New Brunswick Day activities will be taking place in the community starting on July 31 to August 4.
New Brunswick Day is an ideal time to get a sense of what our province has to offer.
The Explore NB Steet Team will be set up with information, swag and fun activities on August 4 at the Doaktown Community Park.
For more information, please contact the Village of Doaktown.
NOTE: The Salmon Museum will be open:
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 1
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 2
- 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4
Free admission and no taxes on anything in the gift shop.
Thursday, July 31
Opening ceremonies
- Doak Provincial Heritage Site (6:00 pm)
Bingo - $10 pay to play
- Catholic Church Center (7:00 pm)
Friday, August 1
Story walk
- Doaktown Library (9:30 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm)
Science East
- Doaktown Library (1:00 pm to 3:00 pm)
Face painting
- Doaktown Library (all day)
Catch the Queen
- Doaktown Legion (7:00 pm)
Chase the Ace
- Atlantic Salmon Museum (7:00 pm)
Sock hop (8 to 12 years old)
- Atlantic Salmon Museum (7:30 pm to 9:00 pm)
Saturday, August 2
Community breakfast
- Doaktown Curling Club (7:00 am to 11:00 am)
Washer toss tournament - first prize is $500
- Prospect Place (10:00 am)
A Walk Through Time
- Insights into the fascinating history of our Village by local historian Monty Carr (sponsored by the Central Miramichi Historical Society). Contact Belva Brown at 506-365-7868 for reservations or for transportation assistance. (10:00 am)
Saturday at the museum
- Atlantic Salmon Museum (10:00 am 12:00 pm)
- Will include Touch a Truck, market and BBQ.
The Great Miramichi Duck Race
- Doaktown Train Bridge (11:00 am)
- First duck across the finish line wins $500. Buy your lucky duck by contacting Norman Betts for details (506-470-3777 or [email protected]).
Market
- Doak Provincial Heritage Site (Time to be confirmed)
Dinner theatre
- Doaktown Legion (4:00 pm to 6:00 pm)
- Cold plate as provided by Legion volunteers with entertainment by New Brunswick’s own Mike Bravener (performing as “Abe Moon”), all for $20.00. Tours of the Legion’s Memorial Room available prior to the performance.
Adult dance - $10 admission
- Prospect Place (8:00 pm to 9:00 pm Kali Watson and 9:00 pm to 1:00 am Poor Man's Habit)
Sunday, August 3
Nine-Hole Family Frolic Scramble
- Old Mill Pond Golf Club (9:00 am)
- Teams of four golfers. Entry fee (including meals and prizes) - $80 per team. Contact Judy Astle at [email protected] or 506-440-9986 for further information or team rules.
Cold plate take-out
- Catholic Church Center
- Price: $12 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. Pick-up is available between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Please call Colleen Wilson (506-440-3901) or Cassie Kervin (506-365-0444) for further information or to reserve your meal.
Gospel service
- Doaktown Community Park (4:00 pm) With Pastor Ron Carroll of the Doaktown Abundant Life Church.
BBQ in support of the Doaktown Volunteer Fire Department
25th Annual Nite Lite Parade starting at 9:00 pm
- Fireworks following the parade at Doaktown Elementary School.
Monday, August 4
Petting zoo
- Doak Provincial Heritage Site (10:00 am to 2:00 pm)
Weaving, spinning and quilting demonstrations
- Doak Provincial Heritage Site
A visit from Squire Doak
- Doak Provincial Heritage Site
NB Day cake
- Doak Provincial Heritage Site (1:00 pm)