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International Homecoming Festival 2022

Arts and Entertainment

August 4, 2022

From: International Homecoming Festival

Thursday, August 3, 2022

10:00am - 9:00pm

10:00am-2:00pm CDN - Snacks, Crafts & Play - Drop by the Family Resource Centre, 103 Milltown Blvd. to play with friends & get your treat bag to bring home.
10:00am-6:00pm CDN  -Woven in Time: The Remake - Join the St. Croix Cotton Mill Quilters and the Anglican Parish Hand Quilters at their one-day quilt show at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 20 Church Street, where you meet the quilters, ask questions, shop with on site vendors (The Wee Quilt shop of St. Andrews and Buttermilk Creek Quilt Shop from Hartland) and more. Tickets available on Grandmother’s Pride and Joy Raffle Quilt and a promise of bagpipes to open the show. Admission by free will offering.

6:00pm-7:00m CDN - Yoga on the waterfront with Pivot Partner Wellness at 36 Milltown Blvd. Cost is $10/person. Suitable for all levels. All proceeds to go to the Charlotte County SPCA.

6:30 US/7:30 CDN - Opening Ceremony - "Hands Across the Border" on Ferry Point Bridge. A Celebration for all ages! Dessert on the Canadian side following the ceremony.

Thursday, August 4, 2022

9:00am - 8:30pm:

12pm-5pm CDN - Let’s Go Fishing at Chocolate Park! The St. Croix International Waterway Commission is creating a fishing experience for the kiddos complete with a guaranteed ‘catch of the day’ goodie bag! For more information contact [email protected]

6:30pm-8:30pm CDN – St. Stephen Summer Concert Series at the David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park featuring Dave Humphries

Friday, August 5, 2022

9:00am - 12:00am

9:00am-2:00pm CDN – Join us at the St. Stephen Farmers’ Market, St. Croix Riverside’s premiere artisan and produce market on the St. Stephen Waterfront. Contact: [email protected]

9:00am-2:00pm CDN - Drop by the St. Croix Vocational Centre’s booth at the Farmers' Market to purchase a ticket on a ‘Summer Fun Basket’. Proceeds to assist participants on a trip to Saint John for a fun day this summer. Contact [email protected] for additional information

10:00am-12:30pm CDN - Visit the Story Tent at the Farmers' Market where St. Croix Public Library staff will be reading stories and doing themed activities. Contact [email protected] for more information

10:30am-12:00pm CDN – Boys and Girls Club Leaders in Training fundraising Car Wash at the Border Arena parking lot, 163 King Street. Cost by donation to help fund future Youth Center Programs. Contact [email protected]

11:00am CDN - "Art for the People" Join us at 46 Milltown Blvd., overlooking the David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park for a community celebration to unveil “Painting The Light” in Downtown St. Stephen. Meet and greet the NB Artist Geoff Slater as he engages us in his storytelling, portraying messages and honouring remarkable people through this vibrant mural.

2:00pm-4:00pm CDN - Make & Take at Element 506 Boutique, 182 Milltown Blvd. Make a quick and easy summer bracelet. By appointment only as space is limited. Call 465-7621 or email [email protected]  to book

4:00pm-1:00am CDN - Dancing in the Streets Festival. Come early, stay late for triple "B" night: BANDS, BEER, BBQ in downtown St. Stephen at the 5 Kings.

5:00pm-9:00pm CDN - Drop by St. Stephen Waterfront to try your hand at axe throwing at the HaliMac Axe Throwing- Fredericton Mobile Trailer. Two participants at a time, ten throws each. Closed-toe footwear required. Participants required to sign waiver form. No age limit, children 16 and under must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Other terms and conditions apply. Donations being accepted for the St. Stephen Food Bank (monetary or other). Contact [email protected] for more details, or visit the HaliMac Axe Throwing- Fredericton Facebook page.

6:00pm CDN - Registration and practice for Dooly's Doubles Pool Tournament. Tournament starts at 7pm. Cost $20/person, partners drawn from a hat. Maximum of 32 participants. Top 3 teams will receive monetary prizes. Contact [email protected] for more details

7:00pm-9:00pm CDN - Opening of the Charlotte County Jeep Nut's Annual Jeep Run. Visit the St. Stephen Waterfront for the Jeep Show & Shine to learn more about the activities for the weekend. Contact [email protected]

Saturday, August 6, 2022

9:00am - 10:30pm:

9:00am-2:00pm CDN – Join us at the St. Stephen Farmers’ Market, St. Croix Riverside’s premiere artisan and produce market on the St. Stephen Waterfront. Contact: [email protected]

9:00am-2:00pm CDN - Drop by the St. Croix Vocational Centre’s booth at the Farmers' Market to purchase a ticket on a ‘Summer Fun Basket’. Proceeds to assist participants on a trip to Saint John for a fun day this summer. Contact [email protected] for additional information

10:00am-12:30pm CDN - Visit the Story Tent at the Farmers' Market where St. Croix Public Library staff will be reading stories and doing themed activities. Contact [email protected] for more information

10:30am-12:00pm CDN – Boys and Girls Club Leaders in Training fundraising Car Wash at the Border Arena parking lot, 163 King Street. Cost by donation to help fund future Youth Center Programs. Contact [email protected]

11:00am CDN - "Art for the People" Join us at 46 Milltown Blvd., overlooking the David Alison Ganong Chocolate Park for a community celebration to unveil “Painting The Light” in Downtown St. Stephen. Meet and greet the NB Artist Geoff Slater as he engages us in his storytelling, portraying messages and honouring remarkable people through this vibrant mural.

2:00pm-4:00pm CDN - Make & Take at Element 506 Boutique, 182 Milltown Blvd. Make a quick and easy summer bracelet. By appointment only as space is limited. Call 465-7621 or email [email protected] to book

4:00pm-1:00am CDN - Dancing in the Streets Festival. Come early, stay late for triple "B" night: BANDS, BEER, BBQ in downtown St. Stephen at the 5 Kings.

5:00pm-9:00pm CDN - Drop by St. Stephen Waterfront to try your hand at axe throwing at the HaliMac Axe Throwing- Fredericton Mobile Trailer. Two participants at a time, ten throws each. Closed-toe footwear required. Participants required to sign waiver form. No age limit, children 16 and under must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Other terms and conditions apply. Donations being accepted for the St. Stephen Food Bank (monetary or other). Contact [email protected] for more details, or visit the HaliMac Axe Throwing- Fredericton Facebook page.

6:00pm CDN - Registration and practice for Dooly's Doubles Pool Tournament. Tournament starts at 7pm. Cost $20/person, partners drawn from a hat. Maximum of 32 participants. Top 3 teams will receive monetary prizes. Contact [email protected] for more details

7:00pm-9:00pm CDN - Opening of the Charlotte County Jeep Nut's Annual Jeep Run. Visit the St. Stephen Waterfront for the Jeep Show & Shine to learn more about the activities for the weekend. Contact [email protected]

Sunday , August 7, 2022

9:00am - 4:00pm:

9:00am-3:00pm CDN - World's Oldest Basketball Court Tours at 8 King St. Volunteers will be taking groups 10 at a time through the court for viewing and photos. Contact [email protected]

10:00am-11:00am CDN - Group Jump Rope with Charlotte County Martial Arts at St. Stephen Wharf. Various activities and exercises will be performed using the traditional jump rope. "Fun and Fitness" is the focus. Athletic footwear recommended. Contact [email protected]

12:30pm-4:00pm CDN - Ganong Nature Park is proud to present the RCMP Musical Ride. A Canadian tradition since 1876, a troop of 32 Mounties on majestic black horses present a 30-minute show f intricate figure cavalry drills choreographed to music. Vendors on site for food and refreshments. Limited bleacher seating, please bring lawn chairs. Contact [email protected] for ticket information

1:00pm-2:30pm CDN - First Responders Expo

3:00pm-3:30pm CDN - Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride

Date: August 3, 2022 - August 7, 2022

Location: Various Venues in Calais, ME

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