River John Festival Days underway
The community of River John is officially in festival mode. With the start of the ball tournament Friday night, the community is celebrating summer with a wide variety of activities that will include sports, arts and games.
Here’s a look at the events to enjoy. Updates can be found on Facebook by searching: River John Festival Days 2016.
Schedule of events Today
9 a.m. – Dark: Ball Tournament at the Ball Field continued
Noon – Lobster Dinner at the Fire Hall
Tomorrow
9 a.m. – Ball Tournament at the ball field continues
10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Lismore Sheep Farm Festival Day; Farmer’s Market, Wagon Rides, Barbecue, Sheep Shearing Demonstration
11 a.m. – Church Service at the Salem United Church
Noon -- Festival Lunch at the Firehall $5
2 p.m. – Tug of War Weigh-in at the Ball Field, tug of War to follow
4 p.m. – Al Tuck & Thomas McCallum in concert at St. John’s Anglican Church, admission $10
6 p.m. – Children’s Parade & Family Barbecue at the Lion’s Club Playground; Categories: Storybook Characters, Cartoon Characters & the Festival Theme: Winding Roads and Waterways.
7 p.m. – Gospel Sing on the Lion’s Den Veranda
Monday
6:45-10:30 a.m. – Breakfast by the Sunrise Trail 4-H Club at the Lion’s Den – French Toast & Sausage ($6/$4)
7:30-10 a.m. – Mackerel Fishing Tournament Registration at Bissell Park, entry fee $5, cash prizes
1 p.m. – Strawberry Tea by the RJ’s at the Presbyterian Church Hall, $6
1-4:30 p.m. – Sunrise Trail 4-H Achievement Day at the Melville-Seafoam Community Hall – Hot-dogs, Cake & Ice Cream
6 p.m. – Scrabble Walk, Register, $2, at the Lion’s Den Veranda
6-7 p.m. – Mackerel Fishing Tournament Weigh-in at Bissell Park
7 p.m. – Entertainment on the Veranda featuring Addison Locke
7 p.m. – Cribbage Night at the Fire Hall, Ages 19+, $5 per player, teams of 2, Winners Take All
Tuesday
6:45-10:30 a.m. – Breakfast by the River John 4-H Club at the Lion’s Den – Bacon, Eggs & Beans ($6/$4)
11:30 a.m. – Soup Luncheon at the Salem United Church Hall, $6
1-4 p.m. – Petting Farm & Puppet Show at the RJ Legion Branch 108
6-7 p.m. – Mackerel Fishing Tournament Weigh-in at Bissell Park
6:30 p.m. – Adult Scavenger Hunt, Register in Bissell Park
7 p.m. – Entertainment on the Veranda featuring the Thursday Night Players
7 p.m. – River John Model Air Demonstration on the Mountain Rd., Contact Leroy Boese for more information at riverjohnmodelair@gmail.com or 902-305-0375, If poor weather, event will take place on Wednesday, July 27 at 7pm.
Wednesday
6:45-10:30 a.m. – Breakfast by the River John Action Society at the Lion’s Den — Bacon, Eggs & Beans ($6/$4)
1-4 p.m. – Washer Toss, 19+ at RJ Legion Branch 108,
1- 4 p.m. – Community Picnic at Skinner’s Cove (East Side)
6-7 p.m. – Mackerel Fishing Tournament Final Weigh-in at Bissell Park, prizes awarded
6 -8 p.m. – Entertainment on the Veranda featuring TMW Trio
7 p.m. – Fiddling Contest at the RJ Fire Hall
7:30 p.m. – Trivia Night at RJ Legion Branch 108, Ages 19+, $20 per team, teams of 4, Winners Take All
Thursday
6:45-10:30 a.m. – Breakfast by the Oddfellows & Rebekahs at the Lion’s Den – Ham & Eggs ($6/$4)
9 -11 a.m. – Children’s Cupcake Decorating at Simpson’s
9-11 a.m. – River John “Run by the Sea ” Walk/Run (5km/10km) Registration at 86 River Road at 9 a.m. $5, Start 10 a.m., Free PreRegistration at Library
11 a.m.-6 p.m. – Arts & Crafts Sale at the Anglican Church Hall
2-4 p.m. – Warden’s Tea at the Fire Hall
6-7 p.m. – Children’s Scavenger Hunt, Register at Bissell Park Sponsored by LF Constructions. 7 p.m. – Bingo at the Legion 7 p.m. – Entertainment on the Veranda featuring Route 6
Friday
6:45-10:30 a.m. -- Toney River Community Group at the Lion’s Den – Bacon, Eggs & Beans ($6/$4)
11 a.m.-6 p.m. -- Arts & Crafts Sale at the Anglican Church Hall
1 p.m. – West Branch UCW Pie Sale on the Lion’s Den Veranda
1-3 p.m. – Art in the Park with the two Margs, All Ages in Bissell Park. Enjoy painting an artwork in acrylic paint with Marg Earle and other crafty activities with Marg Jones. All ages are welcome. Materials supplied, no experience needed.
2-4 p.m. – Heritage Circle at the Presbyterian Church Hall, local history presentations
6 p.m. – Bed Races, Starting at the St. George’s Presbyterian Church Parking Lot, Bed Frames available for use. Cash Prizes!
7 p.m. – Entertainment on the Lion’s Den Veranda featuring River Run with TNT
9 p.m.-1 a.m. – Dance featuring the band, Derailed, at the Fire Hall, 19 + ($10 Admission)
Saturday, July 30
6:45-10:30 a.m. – Breakfast by the Lion’s Club at the Lion’s Den – Pancakes & Sausages ($6/$4)
11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Car Show at RJ Legion Branch 108 Sponsored by Tatamagouche Home Hardware.
11:30 a.m. – Lobster Dinner at the Salem United Church Hall
TBA Lucky Duck Race on the River
2:30 p.m. – Meat Roll at the Legion
3 p.m. – Lobster Crate Run on the River, Registration $2 in Bissell Park at 2:30, Cash Prizes 6:30 p.m. – Street Parade 9:45 p.m./Sunset – Fireworks over the River Sponsored by Shiretown Home & Auto.
10:15 p.m.-2 a.m. – Festival Dance with DJ Dave, at the Fire Hall, 19+ ($10 Admission)