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Year of Festivals

Great music, mouth-watering eats and a Maritime vibe are all waiting for you at Fredericton’s festivals! From the top international festival experience on Canada’s East Coast, the Harvest Music Festival, to Atlantic Canada’s largest winter celebration, Fredericton FROSTival, there’s something to pique everyone’s interest!

  • Events Calendar
  • Year of Festivals
  • FROSTival
  • 10 Ways to Make NB Family Day a Weekend to Remember!

    The countdown is on for New Brunswick’s Family Day! Taking place on February 20, it is the perfect opportunity to make this a long weekend to remember!

    Read More

    Winter Family Fun in the Fredericton Capital Region!

    Winter is such an awesome time to be outside; crisp, cool air, and if the conditions are right, fresh snow on the ground, perfect to play in.

    Read More

    Crabbe Mountain - New Brunswick's favourite ski hill!

    Welcome to Crabbe Mountain - Fredericton Capital Region’s premiere ski hill.

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Apr 28 - 30, 2023

Fredericton Tattoo Expo

Over 120 amazingly talented tattoo artists from across North America will be tattooing live all weekend, lots of live music, Tattoo contests, vendors, and much more! 

Taking place at the Capital Exhibit Centre, April 28, 29 & 30.  

Venue
Capital Exhibit Centre
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May 5 - 7, 2023

FrexRod Car Show

Car enthusiasts take note!

Over 120 vehicles from rods, antiques, customs, trucks, street machines, bikes, imports and race cars will be on display.

Venue
Capital Exhibit Centre
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May 13 - 14, 2023

Stewart McKelvey Fredericton Marathon 2023

Fast, flat and fun - the Fredericton Marathon is celebrating their 45th anniversary in 2023! Named the best Boston Marathon qualifier by Canadian Running Magazine, The Fredericton Marathon is happening May 12-14, 2023 in Fredericton, New Brunswick

Venue
Queen's Square
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May 27 - 28, 2023

Fredericton Women’s Show

Best girl’s day EVER!

Shop ‘til you drop at The Fredericton Women’s Show Saturday May, 27 & Sunday, May 28!

Take in free demos, seminars, shows and free massages all weekend long at the Fredericton Convention Centre. 

Venue
Fredericton Convention Centre
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Jun 8 - 11, 2023

Living Roots Music Festival

A roots festival taking place in several small venues including living rooms, cafes, restaurants, parks, street corners, or anywhere else. Acts from across the country and beyond; full range or solo, duo and bands, poetry...anything goes.

Venue
Various Locations
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Living Roots Music Festival
Jun 8 - 11, 2023

Freddy Beach Ribfest

The Maritime’s largest food and music festival where professional rib teams compete and serve some of the best ribs, chicken, and pulled pork in the country.  Continuous live music from the best Maritime performers, indoor and out-door activities.

Venue
Capital Exhibit Centre
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Freddy Beach Ribfest
Jun 15 - 18, 2023

FLOURISH Festival

FLOURISH Festival is an independent, not for profit music and arts festival held annually in Fredericton.

Venue
Various Locations Downtown
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Flourish Festival
Jun 16 - 18, 2023

St. Mary's First Nation Annual Powwow

Come hear the drum beat of Mother Earth on June 16, 17, & 18 at St Mary's Old Reserve (510 Union Street) and listen to the voices of the ancestors of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) people as they share their culture through music, dance and tradi

Venue
St. Mary's Old Reserve
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Jun 23 - 25, 2023

Animaritime 2023

Animaritime 2023 is back in Fredericton for their 16th year, and you are invited to join over a thousand of your fellow fans in the Capital City to celebrate all things fan related especially anime, manga, and gaming.

Venue
Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook
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Jun 23 - Jul 9, 2023

Bard in the Barracks

Exciting site-specific outdoor productions of the works of William Shakespeare in downtown Fredericton.

Venue
Odell Park & Barracks Square
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Bard in the Barracks presents: As You Like It in Odell Park
Jun 24, 2023

Cultural Expressions

One exciting day of LIVE entertainment from around the world.

Special activities for families; multicultural dance & music, international food, displays & more.

Free admission.

Venue
Capital Exhibit Centre
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Cultural Expressions
Jun 30 - Jul 1, 2023

Canada Day Celebrations

Join the fun as Fredericton celebrates the Nation’s birthday, complete with a huge fireworks display over the Saint John River!

 

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Canada Day Celebrations
Jul 7, 2023

River Jam

Four stages and 20+ bands from folk/bluegrass to rhythm and blues and classic rock performed by local bands ending with a jam session that will bring musicians together for an all star performance!

Venue
Delta Fredericton
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Jul 8, 2023

Beer on the Bridge

The Rotary Club of Fredericton Sunrise and SNAP! A Burlesque Revue welcome you to join us on the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge in Fredericton for a festival of the spirits!

Venue
Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge
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Beer on the Bridge
Jul 15, 2023

Big Axe Craft Beer Festival

You’re invited to the Big Axe Craft Beer Festival - Atlantic Canada’s largest outdoor craft beer festival!

Venue
Nackawic Waterfront
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Big Axe Craft Beer Festival
Jul 15 - 23, 2023

Pride Week

We invite you to join us between July 15 - 23 on the unceded, traditional lands of the Wolastoqiyik Peoples for Pride 2023.

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Jul 27 - Aug 5, 2023

NotaBle Acts Summer Theatre Festival

The festival features nightly mainstage performances by acclaimed and emerging dramatists, along with free outdoor street theatre and readings by New Brunswick playwrights.

 

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Jul 28 - 30, 2023

New Brunswick Highland Games

A fun-filled family weekend on the grounds of historic Government House.

Venue
Government House
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New Brunswick Highland Games
Jul 31 - Aug 12, 2023

New Brunswick Summer Music Festival

A two-week festival celebrating classical chamber music, featuring the works of selected composers played by Canada’s most talented classical musicians.

Festival includes concerts, emerging artists and free community performances.

Venue
UNB Memorial Hall
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Aug 4 - 7, 2023

Future Forest

An outdoor camping, arts festival featuring over 140 musicians.

World-renowned international musicians play alongside local and up-andcoming artists.

Venue
Albrights Corner (approx. 30 minutes from Fredericton)
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Aug 4 - 6, 2023

Nashwaak Music Fest

A New Brunswick Day long-weekend Music Festival.

Enjoy East Coast music, camping, arts crafts village, food vendors, children’s play area and jam tents.

Clean, safe, and fun!

(30 minutes north of Fredericton)

Venue
Nashwaak Bridge Festival Grounds, Rt. 107
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Aug 5, 2023

Down East Brew Fest

You’re invited to Down East Brew Fest - an outdoor brew party in Fredericton – Atlantic Canada’s Craft Brewing Capital!

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Aug 5, 2023

Fredericton Beer Run

Bring your running buddies on New Brunswick Day Weekend to go for a run followed by some fantastic brews!

Part of the Down East Brew Fest!

Run Day Details:

Registration: 8:30-9:45 AM (Carleton Street) 6KM

Venue
Carleton Street
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Aug 6 - 13, 2023

Harvey Community Days

Harvey Community Days is a weeklong celebration of all the best parts of what makes a home to its residents.

With multiple activities each day, there is something for everyone!

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Aug 11 - 13, 2023

Life at the Lakes

An arts, culture, and nature extravaganza in beautiful Cambridge-Narrows and its surrounding area in New Brunswick. This annual August event celebrates the community by offering open visits and activities at various venue sites. 

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Aug 15, 2023

Acadian Day Celebrations

A variety of activities for the whole family to celebrate Acadian language, culture and joie de vivre!

Acadian food, flag raising ceremony and a tintamarre (parade).

         

 

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Aug 15 - 19, 2023

Festival on the Bend

For nearly 50 years, Festival on the Bend (formerly Community Days) has been a highlight of summer in Nackawic! 

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Festival on the bend
Aug 18 - 20, 2023

A Taste of the Atlantic

Taste of Atlantic Canada Festival will take place August 18-20, 2023 across the city of Fredericton.

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Aug 18 - 20, 2023

Stanley Fair

Held annually since 1851, the Stanley Fair is Canada's longest continuously running agricultural fair. 

Venue
Village of Stanley
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Aug 31 - Sep 3, 2023

Summer Soulsa 2023

On Labor Day Weekend, downtown Fredericton comes alive with Atlantic Canada's biggest Afro Caribbean, Latin and African music festival.

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Sep 4 - 10, 2023

New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition

A tradition since 1827, the NBEX is fun for all ages.

Venue
Capital Exhibit Centre
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Sep 12 - 17, 2023

Harvest Music Festival

It’s Atlantic Canada’s Premiere music festival experience!

With 6 incredible days, over 150 performances across 20 stages located in the beautiful historic downtown of Fredericton.

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Nov 14 - 18, 2023

New Brunswick Spirits Festival

Canada's oldest Spirit Festival!

Special tastings hosted by world leading authorities on whiskies and premium spirits offering appreciation techniques.

Over 400 of the world's finest scotch whiskies and spirits.

Venue
Delta Fredericton
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Mar 8 - 9, 2024

Fredericton Craft Beer Festival

Fredericton ranks amongst the most taprooms per capita in Canada, with one taproom per 5,400 people – and counting!  This is reason enough to celebrate.

Venue
TBA
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