MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR ATLANTIC CANADA’S MOST POPULAR FESTIVALS

Here on Canada’s East Coast, we’re all about a good festival.It’s the perfect excuse to get together with friends and neighbours, share a laugh and warmly welcome visitors who “come from away.”

Whether you’re into outdoorsy adventures, music and art or just sitting down to enjoy a fresh seafood supper, there’s a festival waiting for you in Atlantic Canada this summer.

THE ICEBERG FESTIVAL ST. ANTHONY, N.L.

This unique festival celebrates the coming of spring in the north and the annual arrival of icebergs.You can dip your toes in the North Atlantic, feast on freshly caught seafood and savour the down-home hospitality and entertainment. June 1-10, 2018.

SHEDIAC LOBSTER FESTIVAL SHEDIAC, N.B.

A 26-metre long lobster roll?! Sign us up! The Shediac Lobster Festival is always a buttery good time where the motto is BYOB — Bring Your Own Bib. July 4-8,2018.

CAVENDISH BEACH MUSICAL FESTIVAL CAVENDISH, P.E.I.

You can’t miss the largest multi-day outdoor music festival in Atlantic Canada .More than 70,000 people turn up every year for this annual music explosion, and this year’s headliner is Luke Bryan. July 6-9, 2018.

SEA HARVEST FESTIVAL MEAT COVE, N.S.

This is the perfect time to cruise along Cape Breton’s famous Cabot Trail. Tuck in to hearty lobster dinners and great live music and dancing, or spend your days kayaking and whalewatching. July 8-15, 2018.

INSPIRE FESTIVAL, MONCTON, N.B.

This seven-day celebration of street art transforms the city of Moncton with murals ,live art, interactive installations and performances.You can even “become the canvas” at the popular Colour Party in the Park. July 9-14, 2018.

THE PIRATES HAVEN ANNUAL CRAB FESTIVAL ROBINSONS, N.L.

Where else can you enjoy daily fresh crab suppers cooked by a pirate? There are also guided ATV tours, toe-tapping music, dances and more. July 23-24,2018.

HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL BUSKER FESTIVAL HALIFAX, N.S.

This six-day festival mobs the Halifax waterfront with talented performers from all over the globe. Prepare yourself for unbelievable acrobatics, magic, music, comedy — and don’t forget to “tip the hat,” as that’s the only way the performers are paid! Aug. 1-6, 2018.

GANDER’S FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT GANDER, N.L.

This long-running festival includes tons of children’s activities, musical performances, picnics, fireworks, a demolition derby and a traditional Newfoundland breakfast with hundreds of new friends. Aug. 3-6, 2018.

THE FOLKSONG FESTIVAL MIRAMICHI, N.B.

Have a hoot at Canada’s longestrunning folk festival. This year, the celebrated band is none other than The Barra MacNeils. Aug. 5-10, 2018.

WHARF RAT RALLY DIGBY, N.S.

Motorcyclists come from all over to participate in the annual Poker Run, show-and-shine, biker games and even an obstacle course. Highlights include stunt shows, water shows, armwrestling and motorcycle mania. Aug. 29-Sept. 2, 2018.

P.E.I. FALL FLAVOURS CULINARY FESTIVAL P.E.I.

Eat your way across P.E.I. during more than 60 culinary events and one-of-a-kind taste experiences. Fall Flavours also includes the P.E.I. International Shellfish Festival (Sept. 13-16, 2018) commonly known as the “Biggest Kitchen Party in Atlantic Canada. Sept. 1-Oct. 1, 2018.

THE HARVEST JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL FREDERICTON, N.B.

One city, six days, 27 stages, 150 performances and more than 400 musicians? That’s the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, where internationally renowned musicians perform across Fredericton’s beautiful and historic downtown.

Sept. 11-16, 2018.