“Bonavista - Where It All Began”
July 25 - August 1, 2010
To all former residents of Bonavista who have moved away, we encourage you to plan your vacation around our celebrations.
We would greatly appreciate your contacting the Town Hall in Bonavista and leave your address and telephone number so that we can send you an invitation. The telephone number is (709)468-7747. We look forward to seeing you there.
Details will be announced when events are finalized.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
(Times & Events subject to change)
SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2010
2:00 pm
Ecumenical church service at Memorial United Church
Unveiling of DVD “Bonavista Then and Now” (will be available for purchase)
Luminary Display (luminaries can be purchased in memory of loved ones.)
MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010
9:30 am
Historic tour of Main Street starting at Ryan’s Premises. Jonathon Parsons, Tour Guide
11:00 am
Children’s “Making Fish” Program & Scavenger Hunt at Ryan Premises.
2:00 pm
Family Banner Parade at Mockbeggar Boardwalk. Participants responsible for creating their own banners.
6:00 pm
Registration at Cabot Stadium Admission $1 (covers all evening’s events)
7:00 pm
Opening ceremonies at Cabot Stadium
8:00 pm
Tribute to Bearcats at Cabot Stadium
9:00 pm
Meet and greet at Cabot Stadium. Music by G & R Sound
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010
10:00 am
Nature hike beginning at Spillar’s Cove with tour guide Jon Joy
Children’s events at playground
Parents and kids mixed soccer tournament.
11:00 am
Bobber race at Canaille Brook, bobbers available in advance at Bonavista Town Hall
1:00 pm
Activities at Baynet for children ages 8—12.
6:00 pm
Dinner Theatre (meal by United Church Women, entertainment by Late Bloomers at United Church Hall . Limited number of tickets available, cost $25.
7:00 pm
Old fashioned concert sponsored by Anglican Church Men’s Group. Limited number of tickets available.
10:00 pm
70’s dance at Stadium
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2010
10:00 am
Children’s Softball tournament
Family Nature walk along the old Railway track.
1:00 pm
“Christmas in the Harbour” at Matthew Legacy site. Music, entertainment and concessions.
Kite making workshop at Ryan’s Premises.
2:00 pm
Youth band showcase and Guitar Hero competition at Fisherman’s Hall.
6:00 pm
Dinner Theatre # 2 (meal by United Church Women), entertainment by Late Bloomers at United Church Hall. Tickets $25.
7:00-9:00 pm
Teeny bopper dance (ages 6-12) at Fishermen’s Hall. Music by Dave Power. Adm. $3
8:00 pm
Bingo at Lion’s Club
9:30 pm
Teen dance at Fishermen’s Hall. (ages 13-18) Music by Dave Power. Adm. $3.
10:00 pm
Adult dance at Matthew Legacy Wharf.
THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
11:00 am
Remembering our Peacekeepers Past/Present Memorial Service at War Memorial Grounds.
Parade to start at Legion at 10:30 am and proceed to War Memorial. Please encourage your children to attend.
2:00 pm
Boil-up at Cape Bonavista picnic site. Families responsible for their own food and entertainment.
3:00 pm
Kite making workshop at Ryan’s Premises.
4:00 pm
Lipsync contest at Matthew Legacy Site.
7:00 pm
Church service by Come Home Year Choir at Memorial United Church
DUSK
Bonfire at Pinnacle at Cape Bonavista. Concessions and live entertainment.
10:00 pm
Kitchen Party at local bar.
FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010
7:00 am
Breakfast on the Wharf at Matthew Site
10:00 am
Cabot Loop Kite Festival at Ryan’s Hill. Sponsored by Sea and Sky Committee.
Adult softball tournament.
6:30 pm
Motorcade to start at College of the North Atlantic. Prize to be awarded.
You must start and end in the motorcade to claim prize.
7:00 pm
Texas Holdem Poker at Canadian Legion Hall. $30 to register
8:00 pm
Karaoke contest at Matthew Legacy
SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010
10:00 am
Texas Holdem Poker will Resume from Friday night’s game.
12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
GARDEN PARTY At Cabot Stadium Grounds. Variety of entertainment, events, activitities and Concessions.
We encourage you to make it a family event and bring along a picnic.
12:00 noon until supplies last
Fish and brewis Available at the Fishermen’s Hall.
4:00 pm
Steak supper at Fire Hall Sponsored by fire Department.
7:00 pm
Gospel Concert at Matthew Legacy Wharf. Free-will offering.
9:00 pm
Dance at Royal Canadian Legion Hall, country & light rock.
CONCERT AT CABOT STADIUM...FEATURING APRIL WINE AND THE STAMPEDERS!!!!!
Doors open at 7:30 pm. TICKETS $40 in ADVANCE & $45 AT DOOR.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010
2:30 pm
Blessing of the Fleet at MatthewLegacy Site.
9:00 pm
Closing ceremonies at MatthewLegacy Site.
DUSK:
FIREWORKS AT MARINE CENTER