Church Street Festival 2026
A week-long celebration of food, arts, and entertainment in historic downtown Bonavista.
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Church Street Festival 2026
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- Dates
- Jul 27-Aug 2
- Location
- Bonavista, Eastern Newfoundland
- Main venue
- Church Street / Bonavista
Next up
Next up at the festival
The next few scheduled events, separated from the full program below.
Program guide
Festival schedule
13 unique events across 7 days
Festival preview — July 20. Main festival programming begins July 27.
Monday, July 20
Festival preview1 scheduled event
Bonavista Burger Battle 2026 (competition registration - deadline extended to July 9th)
Monday, July 27
Upcoming2 scheduled events
Mummers Parade 2026
Strut your best summer costume in this community parade celebrating local tradition and the start of the annual Church Street Festival in Bonavista.
Community BBQ + Live Music 2026
Join the Church Street Festival for a free community BBQ and live music at the Bonavista Town Hall.
Tuesday, July 28
Upcoming2 scheduled events
Movie Under the Stars 2026
Enjoy an outdoor movie screening under the stars at Church Street Festival.
Thursday, July 30
Upcoming2 scheduled events
Bonavista BioBlitz at Beaver Pond
Friday, July 31
Upcoming1 scheduled event
Saturday, August 1
Upcoming2 scheduled events
Maker's Market - Artisan Registration 2026
East Coast Glow Pop Up Party
Sunday, August 2
Upcoming3 scheduled events
Rise & Shine Yoga
Fun Run 2026
Join the Bonavista Run Club for a refreshing 5km run, jog, or walk as part of the Church Street Festival.
Fireworks 2026
Cap off the Church Street Festival with a spectacular fireworks display over Bonavista Harbour.
Venues / locations
Where events are happening
A quick map of the places showing up across the festival schedule.
Bonavista
Bonavista · 1 event
NL A0C
Bonavista Dog Park / Bonavista
Bonavista · 1 event
Beaver Pond Road
Bonavista Harbour Front / Bonavista
Bonavista · 1 event
NL A0C
Bonavista Museum / Bonavista
Bonavista · 2 events
10 Ryans Hill Rd
East Coast Glow / Bonavista
Bonavista · 1 event
82 Church St
Harbour Quarters Inn Lawn / Bonavista
Bonavista · 1 event
42 Campbell St
Harbour Quarters Inn Parking Lot - Start / Bonavista
Bonavista · 1 event
42 Campbell St
Matthew Legacy Site / Bonavista
Bonavista · 1 event
15 Roper St
Mockbeggar Plantation Provincial Histori / Bonavista
Bonavista · 1 event
103 Roper St #91
Next to Garrick Theatre / Bonavista
Bonavista · 1 event
28 Church St
Start at Town Hall / Bonavista
Bonavista · 1 event
95 Church St
About the festival
About Church Street Festival 2026
The Church Street Festival is an annual event that transforms historic downtown Bonavista into a vibrant hub of activity. For a week, the town comes alive with a diverse program of public events, culinary delights, outdoor entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
Experience the unique charm of Bonavista through its community celebrations, from the colorful Mummers Parade and a free community BBQ to outdoor movie nights and a bustling Maker's Market showcasing local artisans. The festival offers something for everyone, celebrating the arts, food, and the spirit of community in Eastern Newfoundland.
