SCHEDULE as of April 6, 2024
Questions?
Phone: 366-6240 - Harvey Rural Community Office (Monday - Friday; 9-4 pm)
E-mail: harveycommunitydays@gmail.com
Facebook: Harvey Community Network
Sunday, July 21, 2024
8:00 am—Harvey Community Days Triathlon
Location: Lake George Family Campground
We're back! Join us to cheer on as competitors swim, bike and run in this official Triathlon NB event!
Full details: harveycommunitydays.com/general-info.html
Friday, August 2, 2024
4:00 pm—Harvey Community Days Poutines
Location: TBD
Our famous Boucher team will be the food Friday night!
Cost: $8-10
Saturday, August 3, 2024
9:00 am - 9:00 pm—FREE! Beach Day Courtesy Harvey Improvement Association
Location: Lake George Family Campground (1066 Route 636)
All residents of the Harvey Rural Community will be able to visit the public beach area at the Lake George Family Campground for free of charge on this day!
Note: Be sure to mention this at the gate upon arrival.
Sunday, August 4, 2024
9:00 am—Elite Equestrian Summer Horse Show
Location: Elite Equestrian - 1602 Route 635
In our ongoing partnership with Elite Equestrian, 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
Sunday, August 4, 2024
4:00 pm—4th Annual Harvey BEER Bike/Walk/Run
Location: TBD
Join us for a FUN way to wrap up 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'
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
8:00 pm—Pub-Style Trivia Night (trivia begins at 8:30 pm)
Location: TBD
Get your team together and prove you know more useless trivia than anyone else in the Harvey area!
Entry Fee: $5 per person (no team max or min, but tables typically accommodate 8)
Bar will be open along with snacks.
To Register: e-mail harveycommunitydays@gmail.com - can pay in advance with e-transfer (indicate 'Trivia') or pay night of
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
6:00 pm—Family Movie Night (movie starts at 6:30 pm)
Location: Harvey Memorial Community Centre Gymnasium
Join us for a fun-filled night with a movie on the 'big screen.'
Admission: By Donation
Menu: $5 for hot dog, drink and popcorn (other canteen items will be available for purchase)
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.
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
6:30-9:00 pm—Boucher Wing Night
Location: TBD
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
7:30 pm—Grieve Lakeshore Trail Walk
Location: Harvey Lakeshore starting at picnic shelters
Join us for a walk along the Grieve Lakeshore Trail, with all its amazing views and history.
Friday, August 9, 2024
4:30-7:30 pm—Corey Takeout BBQ Chicken Dinner
Location: Bridget's Canteen at the Harvey Memorial Community Centre
The proud tradition continues! Pick up or enjoy your meals inside the HMCC gymnasium.
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)
Bar will be open during event in the HMCC Gymnasium
5:30-7:15 pm—Chase the Ace (depending if event ongoing)
Location: Harvey Memorial Community Centre Gymnasium
So long as the Ace of Spades hasn't gone by now, join us for a chance at the growing jackpot - you don't have to be there to win!
Tickets also on sale at WWE Smith Country Store from Saturday, August 5 until Friday, August 11 at 6 pm and via e-transfer to cta.hmcc@gmail.com until Thursday, August 10 at 5 pm - full info here: harveycommunitydays.com/chase-the-ace.html
6:00-8:00 pm—Pre-Teen Dance
Location: TBD
For children age 5-12, join us for a fun dance night! Snacks and prizes will be there!
Admission: By Donation
6:30 pm—Teen Carnival Night
Location: Harvey Memorial Community Centre Arena
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 a sports arena bounce house and many other games and activities.
Admission: $10 entry fee (will get you in plus will get you started with carnival tickets!)
Canteen will be open with lots of snacks including cotton candy and snow cones!
9:00 pm-12:30 am—LIVE MUSIC EVENT
NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: 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
10:00 am--PARADE
Route: From Harvey High School to Harvey Elementary School
This year's theme: TBD
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 community organization
$1000 (Diamond level) sponsorship recognition for a business
$200 value of Harvey swag for an individual entry
10:30 am—Fair Grounds Open! **AT THE HARVEY LAKESHORE!**
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
• Bean Bag Toss • Jail • Face Painting
• Ramp it Up • Punch Out! • Football Freak Out!
Tickets can be bought until 1 pm in the Carnival ticket booth – 1 for $1, 7 for $5 and 15 for $10.
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 chips
10:30 am-1:30 pm—French Fries and Onion Rings
Fries and Onion Rings to your liking!
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!
10:30 am--Touch a Truck
The Harvey Volunteer Fire Department will proceed from the parade to the Lakeshore to let young and old to check out a truck close up!
10:30 am—Antique Engines Display
Check out antique engines from all over the Maritimes – sure to be an exciting display!
10:30 am-12:30 pm—Balloon Animals
Our balloon expert will construct all your most favourite animal creations!
11:00 am—Dance Performances
Check out some local youth dance groups! Watch for the possibility of highland dancers, hip hop, jazz and tap.
11:30 am-1:30 pm—Harvey Lions Club Bingo
Time for some bingo fun thanks to the Harvey Lions Club!
11:30 am-1:30 pm—Ryan Little Wood Carving Display
Drop by to check out the impressive talents of Ryan Little!
1:00 pm—Magic Show
Join us under the tent for a show that will leave you amazed - voluntary monetary donation in support of Lakeland Foodbank appreciated.
2:00 pm—Slop Drop 2024
This year - Battle of the Families - Round 3!
It's most fun when the family comes together for some friendly competition, right?
Watch for jars at local businesses in the summer to put your money on the family you'd like to see slopped!
2:30-4:30 pm—Trade Show
Location: Harvey Memorial Community Centre Gymnasium
Now accepting vendors - artisans & crafts, produce, prepared products and more!
To book a table contact Sheryl Pepin - sherylpepin@gmail.com
$20 per vendor (if table brought) $5 extra per each table requested
3:00-6:30 pm—Bernie McCann Supper
Location: Harvey Memorial Community Centre Gymnasium
The classic favourite is back! Baked bean dinner with potato salad, ham, rolls and pies for dessert – sit down or drop by and pick up a takeout!
Cost: Adult: $15 Child (6 and under): $7
8:30-10:00 pm--FIREWORKS by Sky Design
(Weather date continues to be Sunday at same times)
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
Sunday, August 11, 2024
10:00 am--Ecumenical Church Service
Location: Harvey Lakeshore (rain location - Harvey Memorial Community Centre Gymnasium)
Join us for an uplifting outdoor service!
11:30 am—Garden Tours
Location: Various Community Homes
Visit three of your neighbours' beautifully manicured yards and then join us for a small reception of light refreshments at Magaguadavic Parish Hall.
Tour times: 11:30-3:30 pm
Tickets: $10 – can purchase these ways (NOT YET ON SALE)
- via e-transfer – harveycommunitydays@gmail.com – indicate ‘Garden Tours’ in memo
- at WWE Smith Country Store
7:00 pm—Don Messer Barn Dance
Location: TBD
Join us for a night of some good ol' fiddle music!
Admission: $5 (at the door)