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JULY 27-AUGUST 2, 2026
We’re getting ready for an unforgettable festival! The full schedule of events and additional details will be posted here. Check back often for updates and announcements, and subscribe to get the most up-to-date news!
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 Bonavista Burger Battle 2026JULY 20, SUNDAY -AUGUST 2, MONDAY Battle of the tastiest. Bonavista's finest chefs duke it out in a special 2 week battle using their wits, creativity, and whole lot of tasty ingredients to craft the yummiest burger this side of the peninsula. Ingredients is temporary; glory is forever. |  Mummers Parade - Bonavista_edited_edited----- JULY 27 ----- MONDAY 6pm Kicking off 1st day of Church Street Fest with a tradition, prize draws and BBQ to follow! |  Bonavista Community BBQ----- JULY 27 ----- MONDAY 7pm Community BBQ at the Town Hall w/ live music ft. Jason Ryan. All free, sponsored by the Town of Bonavista :) |
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 Square Dancing (1)----- JULY 28 ----- TUESDAY 2pm Come one and all. . . Traditional Newfoundland dancing and a cup of tea! |  Movie Under the Stars (JUMANJI 1994)----- JULY 28 ----- TUESDAY 10pm Harbour Quarters Lot Come catch a free outdoor movie and get cozy with some blankets and a hot beverage, see you under the stars 🌠 |  Exploration’s Holy Grail----- JULY 30 ----- THURSDAY 2pm Cliff Brown, author of Exploration's Holy Grail: The Race to the North Pole, will present his latest book, with an eye to the role of Newfoundlander Captain Bob Bartlett's expert sailing. |
 Harbour Sounds----- JULY 29 ----- WEDNESDAY 7pm The Matthew Legacy Live music; free to enjoy by everyone courtesy of and hosted at Matthew Legacy! |  BioBlitz Media (10)----- JULY 30 ----- THURSDAY 10am-12pm Join Nature Newfoundland & Labrador and Aquatic Conservation Initiative on July 30th at 10am at Beaver/Hospital Pond for a BioBlitz + Nature Walk! |  Breakfast on the Wharf----- JULY 31 ----- FRIDAY 8am-11am The Matthew Legacy Join the crew at the Matthew Legacy on Bonavista Day for a traditional Newfie breakfast: scrambled eggs, toutons, bologna, baked beans and your choice of juice, tea or coffee, all for $15! 🍳🥓☕ Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Matthew Legacy ticket portal, or you may also do so at the door on July 31st, 2026! |
 Face Art & Painting----- JULY 31 ----- FRIDAY 1-4pm Sweet Rock Ice Cream 102 Church St Adorn your face with works of art courtesy of Sweet Rock Homemade Ice Cream. |  S'mores Night----- JULY 31 ----- FRIDAY 7-9pm Matthew Legacy Wharf 15 Roper Street Come cozy for a night of s'mores on the Matthew Legacy Wharf! |  Maker's Market----- AUGUST 1 ----- SATURDAY 10am-4pm Canada Post Building Bonavista's renowned artisans market! Join some of the province's most celebrated artists/crafters and explore what they have to offer! |
 ECG Pop-up Party 2026----- AUGUST 1 ----- SATURDAY 10am-5pm A pop-up shop event at East Coast Glow! Featuring surprise guests The Shop, SALT, and Forest Road Chocolates. |  Riesen, Pomeroy and Lodge with The Atlantic String Quartet----- AUGUST 1 ----- SATURDAY Accomplished musicians - tenors John Riesen and David Pomeroy, pianist Andrea Lodge and the Atlantic String Quartet - come together at the Garrick to bring you a fine performance of music ranging from classical to Broadway. |  Rise & Shine Yoga----- August 2 ----- SUNDAY 8:00-8:45am Weather permitting. Just bring your mat! All welcome, from beginner to advanced. Enjoy a scene meditation in beautiful Mockbeggar Plantation Historical Site! |
 Bonavista Fun Run----- AUGUST 2 ----- SUNDAY 9am 95 Church Street Join Bonavista Run Club for a fun, refreshing 5km run, jog or walk, starting at Town Hall. |  Bonavista Fireworks----- AUGUST 2 ----- SUNDAY 10pm Bonavista Harborside Celebrate Bonavista Day and the end to Church Street Festival 2026 with a magnificent display of fireworks and one of the largest in the province over Bonavista Harbour! |  Live MusicJULY 27-AUGUST 2 Various live shows and music. |
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