The Truckstop Evangelism & Associated Ministry Canada are sponsoring a free outdoor Country Gospel Jubilee concert at the Blackville Park on Saturday, August 21 at 7:00pm (weather permitting).  Featuring local talent.  Everyone welcome.  Hope to see you all there!

The crew at "Giv'er on the River" were in the Blackville area recently to try their hand at fly fishing on the beautiful Southwest Miramichi river. Check out the video below:

The mayor and council for the Village of Blackville would like to welcome everyone to this entertaining event.  While in Blackville, be sure to stop by some of the local restaurants, shops and businesses and take a walk though our beautiful park.  We are very excited to have you here and hope everyone has an enjoyable weekend, August 6-8.

Schedule:

Friday, August 6
5:15 - 5:30 pm....... Opening Ceremonies
5:30 - 6:30 pm....... Open Mic Stage
6:45 - 7:30 pm....... New Connection
7:30 - 8:15 pm....... Doiron Brothers
8:15 - 9:00 pm....... GrassKickers
9:00 - 9:45 pm....... Ray Legere & Acoustic Horizon
9:45 - 10:30 pm...... Bluegrass Tradition, NS

Saturday, August 7
11:30 - 12:30 pm..... Open Mic Stage
12:45 - 1:30 pm...... Bluegrass Tradition
1:30 - 2:15 pm....... Doiron Brothers
2:15 - 3:00 pm....... New Connection
3:00 - 3:45 pm....... Ray Legere & Accoustic Horizon
3:45 - 4:30 pm....... Acoustic Heartstrings
6:30 - 7:15 pm....... Doiron Brothers
7:15 - 8:00 pm....... New Connection
8:00 - 8:45 pm....... GrassKickers
8:45 - 9:30 pm....... Bluegrass Tradition
9:30 - 10:15 pm...... Acoustic Heartstrings
10:15 - 11:00 pm..... Ray Legere & Acoustic Horizon

Sunday, August 8
11:30 - 12:30 pm..... Open Mic Stage
12:30 - 1:15 pm...... Gospel Craig Curtis
1:15 - 2:00 pm....... Bluegrass Tradition
2:00 - 2:45 pm....... New Connection
2:45 - 3:30 pm....... GrassKickers
3:30 - 4:15 pm....... Acoustic Heartstrings
4:30 pm.............. Festival closes & closing remarks

Entrance fees
Weekend Pass................ $35
Friday evening only......... $15
Saturday (all day).......... $25
Saturday Evening (6 pm)..... $15
Saturday & Sunday........... $30
Sunday Only................. $15

Food Concessions
Open all weekend long. Daily specials: dinner and supper. Early morning coffee open at 7:00 am. Breakfast available at 8:30 am.

Anyone with friends or relatives from Blackville and surrounding areas remind them about the Blackville Homecoming July 30 to August 1. 

Friday, July 30

• 7:00 pm Meet and Greet, Registration at Tom Donovan Arena, Renous 

Saturday, July 31

• 8:00 am - 11:00 am: Breakfast, St. Raphael's Catholic Church Hall, Blackville
• 11:00 am - 9:00 pm: Time to visit with family and friends
• 9:00 pm - 12:00 am: Dance at Tom Donovan Arena, Renous. Music by "Short Sweet Ride". Bar provided by Renous Rec Centre.

Sunday, August 1

• 1:00 pm: Picnic at Blackville Park. Hot dogs, hamburgers and pop. 

Registration fee is $15/person weekend, or $10/person night.  Fee may be paid at the Meet & Greet or Dance.

Delicious food, great music and unforgettable memories.  There will be lots of souvenirs available.

Check out the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=184879758592. 

Come join us for an evening of entertainment at the Outdoor Country Gospel Jubilee at the Blackville Community Park, beginning at 7:00 pm on Saturday, July 24.  Featuring local talent with free admission.  Everyone is welcome. This event is sponsored by Truckstop Evangelism and Associated Ministry of Canada.

 

The new building is complete and is currently being moved into.  It will have a Seniors Room, a Computer Access center, a meeting area for Girl Guides, scouts etc for the area as well as house the village employees.   

The Blackville Recreation Council will be having a teeny bopper dance at the Blackville rink on Friday, June 25 from 6:30-8:30 pm for ages 8 - 11 years.  Cost is $5.00  Chips, pop, and hot dogs will be sold. 

Wednesday, June 30

Entertainment at Municipal Park from 8-10 pm
Fireworks at Dusk

Thursday, July 1
Breakfast at the United Church Hall from 8-11 am
cost is $5.00 adults and $3.50 children

Canada Day Parade to begin at 4:00 pm

Immediately following the parade there will be a barbecue, entertainment, jumping castle, and cake at our Municipal Park.

Come out and enjoy the day!

Monday, June 28 at 11:30 am
Ribbon cutting ceremony and refreshments to follow.

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