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SCHEDULE as of July 30, 2025
PRINTABLE PDF SCHEDULE HERE
Questions?
E-mail: harveycommunitydays@gmail.com
Facebook: Harvey Community Network
Postponed to 2026—Garden Tours ** Watch for a July event in 2026!
Summer 2025
TBD--Corey Chicken Dinner
Watch for a Friday in the late summer or early fall where we'll have the famous chicken, coleslaw and roll all brought together by the Corey family!
Tuesday-Friday, August 5-8, 2025
DAILY—Harvey Clue Hunt - Collect them ALL for a chance to win!
Watch for a daily clue on Facebook to build the collection of words that scream 'Harvey'
Collect all four clues and be entered to win a HCD prize package of swag, food and passes for entry to events!
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
6:30 pm—Harvey Pub Choir (event starts at 7 pm) NEW EVENT!
Location: The Barn at Harvey View Farm
Join us for our first-ever Harvey Pub Choir! The uber-talented father-and-son duo of Mike and Josh Bravener will help us learn a couple of popular songs and then we'll "perform" them together as a group! Come out for a pint and enjoy a great evening of singing your heart out with friends and family. No experience necessary!
Cost: $5 at the door gets you music sheets to follow along
Bar will be open along with snacks.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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 7, 2025
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 NEW VENUE!
Location: Harvey Lions Club
What could be better than wings? Join us for music, wings and a good time!
Cost: $13 for one pound wings, $8 for 1/2 pound
Flavours: honey garlic, sweet chili, BBQ - can add HOT to any
6:30 pm—Teen Movie Night - Captain America: Brave New World
Location: Harvey High School Teaching Theatre
Movie starts at 7 pm. Please note only one screen time.
Admission: $2
Canteen will be open with lots of cool snacks!
Friday, August 8, 2025
5:00-7:15 pm—Harvey Lions Club / Curling Club Chase the Ace
Location: Harvey Lions Club
Stop by Chase the Ace and get your chance at the growing jackpot! OVER $6000!
Tickets 1 for $5, 3 for $10, 7 for $10
5:30-9:00 pm--LAKESHORE FAMILY NIGHT MARKET NEW EVENT!
RAIN DATE: Sunday at same times
** PLEASE NOTE: ROUTE 636 AFTER HANSELPACKER ROAD TO GRIEVE TRAIL ENTRANCE WILL BE CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM 5 PM to END OF MARKET **
** Accessible Parking is available on site, with access point at Route 3 intersection ONLY.
Parking map: CLICK HERE
Location: Harvey Lakeshore
What a night we have planned - an exciting market atmosphere in the build-up to our spectacular fireworks! Bring a chair to relax and enjoy all the Lakeshore has to offer!
Check out and:
- explore the market of local vendors
- grab a bite at our food trucks and food vendors (don't miss Boucher Curly fries)
- enjoy a casual drink in our beverage area with Big Fiddle Still and OG Ales!
- take in the activity area hosted by the Harvey Community Library
- get your best pic at the photo booth
- listen to great live music with Harvey's own, Bad Manners!
Interested in becoming a vendor?
Contact us at hcdnightmarket@gmail.com
FIREWORKS by Sky Design POSTPONED UNTIL RAIN DUE TO FIRE BAN - STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE
Location: Harvey Lakeshore
Join us for the amazing display lakeside!
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 (except in designated drink tent)
● Playground/Lakeshore areas off-limits as of 9 pm
● All boats are asked to stay out of the cove after 9 pm
● Parking on site is limited to accessible parking only
Saturday, August 9, 2025
7:00-9:00 am—Early Bird Breakfast VENUE FOR THIS YEAR!
Location: Harvey Memorial Community Centre
Pancakes, eggs, sausage, beans, brown bread, juice, fruit, 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
To avoid waiting - DETOUR:
- Coming from St. Stephen, McAdam: take route Route 635 at York Mills to Route 2
- Coming from Fredericton, Hanwell, Nackawic - take Route 635 exit at Kings Landing to reconnect to Route 3
This year's theme: Famous Couples & Groups
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.)
10:30 am---Fairgrounds Open!
Location: Harvey Memorial Community Centre (arena and outdoors, depending on weather)
- Accessible Parking will be available at the Harvey Memorial Community Centre.
- General Parking will be at the back field of the HMCC and at Harvey Elementary.
Parking map: CLICK HERE
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 (some games for younger participants only)
• Plinko • Wheel of Fortune • Basketball Shoot
• Bean Bag Toss • Jail • Face Painting
• Ramp it Up • Punch Out! • Football Freak Out!
• 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.
GET TICKETS IN ADVANCE!
Carnival tickets can be purchased in advance from August 5-8 at the Harvey Rural Community Office from 9 am-4 pm.
10:30 am-1:30 pm—Fish Pond
Our famous fish pond - see what you can catch!
10:30 am-1:30 pm—HCD Canteens
We'll have lots of your favourites - fair hot dogs, french fries, onion rings, nachos, pop and water
10:30 am-1:30 pm—Cotton Candy
Get your fill of this classic treat!
10:30 am-1:30 pm—Hawaiian Shave Ice Trailer
Ultimate Tiki will be here with ice shaved to fluffy snow, topped with your favourite tropical flavours!
$5 per cone - all profits to Harvey Community Days thanks to a kind local donor!
10:30 am-1:30 pm—Bounce Castles
Get your bounce with great bounce castle options!
10:30 am-1:30 pm—Harvey Community Library Activity Centre
Join us for all sorts of fun - check out a story, participate in an activity!
10:30 am-1:30 pm—Face Painting
Stop by and get decorated up!
10:30 am-2:00 pm—Exhibitor Hall NEW EVENT!
Location: Harvey Memorial Community Centre Gymnasium
Join us where local talent and creativity come to life! We're celebrating the best of our community with a showcase of garden growings, canned foods, baked goods, photography, hand crafts and fine arts. Come and marvel at the impressive displays, support your neighbors, and maybe even get inspired to enter your own creations next year!
Want to be a competitor in the exhibit?
Whether you're a seasoned gardener, a culinary enthusiast, or an aspiring artist, there's something for everyone to put in on the friendly competition! For full details on how to participate - please see the attached guide here: GUIDE
DROP OFF ITEMS FOR JUDGING ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 - 4-7 PM at the HARVEY MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CENTRE GYMNASIUM
Questions?
hcdexhibits@gmail.com
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!
7:00 pm—Pub-Style Trivia Night (trivia begins at 7:30 pm) NEW VENUE!
Location: Harvey Memorial Community Centre Gymnasium
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 hot snacks.
To register: e-mail harveycommunitydays@gmail.com
Fees will be collected night of (cash or e-transfer).
Sunday, August 10, 2025
7:00 am—Elite Equestrian Summer Horse Show ** Not an official HCD event
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: brittney.eliteequestriantraining@gmail.com
11:00 am—Ecumenical Church Service
Location: Harvey Lakeshore (rain location - Harvey Memorial Community Centre Gymnasium)
1:00 pm—Balysto Steel Drum Band
Location: Harvey Memorial Community Centre Gymnasium
Join us for the crowd-favourite steel drum band that mixes a little bit of all types of music into a fun, interactive performance!
Admission: By Donation
3:00 pm—Invasive Species Awareness Event
Location: Harvey Lakeshore
With a steadfast commitment to preserving our local aquatic ecosystem, Ozero Solutions, an innovative company specializing in boat washing solutions, invites you to an awareness day focused on combating aquatic invasive species. This event—organized in collaboration with the HRC—is open to all boat owners, outdoor enthusiasts, and citizens who care about safeguarding our natural heritage and includes education on boat-cleaning and tips for identifying and dealing with invasive aquatic species.
Admission: FREE
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: $10 - limited amounts.
Tickets on sale at WWE Smith's Country Store