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SCHEDULE as of August 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm
Questions?
E-mail: harveycommunitydays@gmail.com
Facebook: Harvey Community Network
Sunday, July 28, 2024
11:30-3:00 pm—Garden Tours
Location: Homes of Lynn Melanson, Kitt Ravenstar with reception and a few gardens at Janet Blair's
Join us to take a stroll through the stunning gardens our community has to offer!
Light refreshments and lunch to follow.
Tickets: $10 – can purchase these ways:
- via Janet Blair: 506-461-5303 or lakesider26@gmail.com
- at WWE Smith Country Store
Saturday, August 3, 2024
9:00 am-9:00 pm—Lake George Campground Beach Day with NEW Scavenger Hunt!
Location: Lake George Family Campground (1066 Route 636)
New this year, residents of the Harvey Rural Community are able to visit the public beach area at the Lake George Family Campground for free of charge all summer long!
That day only, we'll have a special scavenger hunt: Dive into adventure for an exciting journey through hidden clues across the Lake George Family Campground. Collect all clues to spell the mystery word (and win some carnival tickets!) Are you ready to explore, solve, and conquer? Get your scavenger hunt sheet at the Lake George Family Campground Office; once completed, return the sheet to collect your prize!
9:00 am—Harvey High Co-Ed Adult Volleyball Tournament NEW EVENT!
Location: Harvey High Gymnasium
Join us for a great day of competitive fun! All teams must have 6 players (minimum 3 women)
All players must be 18 years of age.
To register: have team captain contact Jennifer Fraser-Cole - jennifer.fraser-cole@nbed.nb.ca or via Facebook Messenger
12:00-4:00 pm—Boucher Poutines, Nuggets and Fries NEW EVENT!
Location: Harvey High School Patio
Davis and Anne will be cooking up a storm with poutines ($10), nuggets ($8) and fries ($5)!
7:00 pm—Pub-Style Trivia Night (trivia begins at 7:30 pm) NEW VENUE! (to allow more teams)
Location: Harvey Lions Club
Get your team together and prove you know more useless trivia than anyone else in the Harvey area!
Entry Fee: $10 per person (no team max or min, but tables typically accommodate 8)
Bar will be open along with snacks.
To register (and guarantee a spot): e-mail harveycommunitydays@gmail.com
Fees will be collected night of (cash or e-transfer).
** Pop-up Clothing Store will be open featuring all of our newest clothing swag!
Sunday, August 4, 2024
9:00 am—Elite Equestrian Summer Horse Show (not an HCD-coordinated event, but kindly arranged by Elite Equestrian)
Location: Elite Equestrian - 1602 Route 635
Join us for this English jumper show (POG - 3 feet) where local riders will show off their talents!
To register, and for information: brittney.eliteequestriantraining@gmail.com
2:00 pm—4th Annual Harvey BEER Bike/Walk/Run
Location: Barn at Harvey View farm
Join us for a FUN event on the long weekend! Participate in a 2.5, 5 or 10 km walk, run or bike and wrap it up with a beer and pizza
Entry Fee: $20 – including post-race pizza, 2 beer tickets and opportunity for swag prizes.
To register (to help us with numbers for food ordering): e-transfer to harveycommunitydays@gmail.com - indicate 'Beer Run'
Monday, August 5, 2024
6:30 pm—Community Trails Walk
Location: Catharine Pendrel Lakeside
To wrap up the long weekend, join us for a walk along the Catharine Pendrel Lakeside Trail, then connecting to the Grieve Lakeshore Trail, with all their amazing views!
Tuesday-Friday, August 5-9, 2024
ALL DAY--Duck Hunt NEW EVENT!
Watch for a daily clue on Facebook to find a rubber duck somewhere in the Harvey Rural Community and win a prize if you find one of them!
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
6:30 pm—Matt the Music Man NEW EVENT!
Location: Harvey Memorial Community Centre Gymnasium
We will be having the East Coast Music Award winning 'Matt the Music Man' perform!
Check him out here: www.mattmusic.ca
Great for all ages but targeted for ages 3-10.
Admission: By Donation
Canteen will be open.
7:00 pm—Travelling Community Drama Group Performance
Location: Magaguadavic Parish Hall
Join us for two short plays by our newly formed community drama group and a set by the band The Pendings.
Admission: By Donation
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
7:00 pm—Travelling Community Drama Group Performance
Location: Tweedside Hall
Join us for two short plays by our newly formed community drama group and a set by the band The Pendings.
Admission: By Donation
7:00 pm—Lions Bingo
Location: Harvey Lions Club
There will be many regular games, early bird games, a winner-take-all and $500 JACKPOT!
Canteen will be open.
** Pop-up Clothing Store will be open featuring all of our newest clothing swag!
7:30 pm—Family Movie Night (movie starts at dusk) ** due to weather, this has been moved to the Harvey Memorial Community Centre (outdoors)
Location: Harvey Lakeshore (Rain Location - Harvey Memorial Community Centre Gymnasium)
Join us for a fun-filled night with a movie on the big screen!
This year: Kung Fu Panda 4!
Bring a lawn chair and a blanket (we will watch on the grassy area - please park in the main parking lot at the Lakeshore entrance)
Admission: By Donation
Canteen will be open.
Thursday, August 8, 2024
9:00 am—Basketball Tournament
Location: Harvey High Outdoor Court (rain location - HHS gymnasium)
Co-ed Grades 5-7 and Grades 8-11 (grade just completed)
Entrance Fee: $5 participation fee, which includes a BBQ and prizes
6:30-9:00 pm—Boucher Wing Night
Location: Harvey Curling Club
What could be better than wings? Join us for music, wings and a good time!
Cost: $16 for one pound of wings and alcoholic beverage, $13 for one pound wings
Flavours: honey garlic, sweet chili, BBQ - can add HOT to any
6:30 pm—Teen Carnival Night NEW NIGHT & LOCATION
Location: Harvey Memorial Community Centre Gymnasium
Two sessions of fun: middle school students from 6:30-8:30 pm, high school students 9-10:30 pm
Join us for Minute-to-Win-it style games for a chance at some great prizes! We'll also have Sport's Bounce House.
Admission: $10 entry fee (will get you in plus will get you started with carnival tickets!)
Canteen will be open with lots of cool snacks!
7:30 pm—Community Variety Show
Location: Harvey High School Teaching Theatre
Hosted by none other than Anne Walsh, acts will include two short plays by our newly formed community drama group and a set by the band The Pendings, among others. Come out and support great local talent!
Admission: By Donation
Friday, August 9, 2024
4:00-7:30 pm—Corey Takeout BBQ Chicken Dinner ** EARLIER START TIME due to possible weather conditions
Location: Bridget's Canteen at the Harvey Memorial Community Centre
The proud tradition continues! Pick up or enjoy your meal on site.
Menu: ½ BBQ Chicken, chips, coleslaw and roll. Pop and water will be available at extra cost.
Cost: $15 – first-come, first-serve (no pre-orders)
7:00-9:30 pm—Karaoke Night with Matt Feener NEW EVENT!
Location: Harvey Curling Club
What better way then to get psyched up for the dance then joining in some karaoke!
Stay tuned for further details - but prizes and a time to be had!
Boucher Canteen will be open with nuggets and fries!
9:00 pm-12:30 am--LIVE MUSIC EVENT
Location: Harvey Memorial Community Centre Gymnasium
We'll have the whole community hoppin' with 'The Mix with Anthony Gray' - check them out HERE.
Admission: $10 (at concert entrance) - ID required (this is a 19+ event)
Liquor Service will be available.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
6:30 am-9:00 am—Early Bird Breakfast
Location: Harvey Curling Club
Pancakes, eggs, bacon, toast, juice, tea and coffee to start the big day off right!
Cost: By Donation
8:30 am-12:00 pm—Masonic Lodge Fun & Games Morning! NEW EVENT!
Location: Harvey Masonic Lodge
Thanks to the kind organization efforts of the Harvey Masonic Lodge, we have another great opportunity for fun and games! Try your luck at ring toss, mini putt, castle pong and more!
Admission: $5 per child/student (includes two tickets towards games/concessions) ** first 100 kids will receive a tote bag!
Adults are free!
Further details: CLICK HERE
** Due to weather, the PARADE has been moved to 10 am Sunday (info under Sunday schedule)
10:30 am---Fairgrounds Open!
** Due to weather, this has been moved to the Harvey Memorial Community Centre (arena and gym spaces)
- Accessible Parking will be available at the Harvey Memorial Community Centre.
- Limited General Parking will be at the back field of the HMCC and at Harvey Elementary.
There will be general seating for eating and socializing in the arena and in the gymnasium.
Admission: Adults – $3 Students – $2 6 & under – Free
*FREE Admission to grounds after 1 pm. Tickets for carnival and inflatables stop selling at 1 pm.
10:30 am-1:30 pm--CARNIVAL
Come try your luck at our games! 2 tickets per game.
• Plinko • Wheel of Fortune • Basketball Shoot
• Bean Bag Toss • Jail • Face Painting
• Ramp it Up • Punch Out! • Football Freak Out!
New games thanks to Daniel Lister at the Masonic Lodge: • Duck Target Game • Wacky Launch It
Tickets can be bought until 1 pm in the carnival ticket booth – 1 for $1, 7 for $5 and 15 for $10.
NEW THIS YEAR! Carnival tickets can be purchased in advance from August 6-9 at the Harvey Rural Community Office from 9 am-4 pm.
10:30 am-1:30 pm—Fish Pond
Our famous fish pond has come back to the Lakeshore!
10:30 am-1:30 pm—Hot Dog Canteen
We'll have lots of your favourites - fair hot dogs, pop and water
10:30 am-1:30 pm—French Fries and Onion Rings
Fries and Onion Rings to your liking!
10:30 am-1:30 pm—Nacho Bar
A new option this year - get your tasty nacho options to go!
10:30 am-1:30 pm—Cotton Candy
Get your fill of this classic treat!
10:30 am-1:30 pm—Henna Tattoos
We’ll have a booth set up with a talented henna tattoo artist!
10:30 am-1:30 pm--Castles
Get your bounce with great bounce castle options this year from Go-Go!
10:30 am-12:30 pm—Balloon Animals
Our balloon expert will construct all your most favourite animal creations!
11:00 am-1:00 pm—Trade Show
Now accepting limited number of vendors - artisans & crafts, produce, prepared products and more!
To book a table, contact Sheryl Pepin: sherylpepin@gmail.com
$25 per vendor
** Pop-up Clothing Store will be open featuring all of our newest clothing swag!
11:00 am--Touch a Truck - located in HMCC front parking lot
Watch our for some cool vehicles including a Harvey Fire Department truck!
11:30 am-1:30 pm—Harvey Lions Club Bingo - located in HMCC gymnasium
Time for some bingo fun thanks to the Harvey Lions Club!
12:00 pm—Harvey Fire Department Obstacle Course
Young and young-at-heart should drop for a firefighter-themed obstacle course that will put your skills to the test!
1:00 pm—Magic Show
Join us for a show that will leave you amazed - voluntary monetary donation in support of Lakeland Foodbank appreciated.
2:00 pm—Slop Drop 2024 - will occur in HMCC front parking lot
This year - Battle of the Community Organizations
It's most fun when volunteers get together to support the community in fun!
Watch for jars at WWE Smith Country Store, Watson's Store starting July 30 featuring:
- Harvey Curling Club
- Harvey Lacrosse Association
- Harvey Lions Club
Sunday, August 11, 2024
10:00 am--PARADE! ** NOTE DATE CHANGE
Route: From Harvey High School to Harvey Elementary School
This year's theme: The 80s!
CLICK HERE FOR PARADE FORM (can be completed day of, but feel free to bring completed if able)
** There is no requirement for pre-entry. All parade participants should be at Harvey High School no later than 8:30 am Saturday morning. **
** This year we will be offering a combination of candy and other items (stickers, etc.) - floats are welcome to bring additional candy. **
Prizes this year for entries:
$1500 for a not-for-profit community organization
$1000 (Diamond level) sponsorship recognition for a business
$200 value of Harvey swag for general category (floats, walkers, etc.)
11:00 am—Ecumenical Church Service
Location: Harvey Lakeshore (rain location - Harvey Memorial Community Centre Gymnasium)
Join us for an uplifting outdoor service!
1:00 pm—Balysto Steel Drum Band
Location: Harvey Memorial Community Centre Gymnasium
This high energy New Brunswick steel band has become known as one of the best steel bands outside the Caribbean! Don't miss the amazing feel they bring!
7:00 pm—Don Messer Barn Dance
Location: Barn at Harvey View Farm
Join us for a night of some good ol' fiddle music!
Admission: $5 (at the door)
8:30-10:00 pm--FIREWORKS by Sky Design (wear you rubber boots!) ** NOTE DATE CHANGE
Location: Harvey Lakeshore
Bring a lawn chair and join us for music, food and fireworks!
Food Concessions will be open with snacks and Boucher Curly Fries!
FIREWORKS CODE OF CONDUCT:
● Seating is first come, first serve—lawn chairs permitted
● Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult
● No bicycles or pets allowed (unless service dog)
● No alcohol permitted
● Playground/Lakeshore areas off-limits as of 9 pm
● All boats are asked to stay out of the cove after 9 pm
● Parking is limited to accessible parking only—parking in the village and walking is suggested