2026 Events Calendar
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Sofa Sundays 3pm
Live Music Performance hosted by the Full Circle Festival and Avon River Arts
Featuring Malia Rogers + The Sungolds
May 1st until June 28th, 2026
Great Little Art Show, since 1998
Organized by Avon River Arts, the Great Little Art Show raises important funds that contribute to the ongoing operation of the Avon River Heritage & Culture Centre and the Avon Spirit Shipyard.
Opening Reception for the 28th Great Little Art Show - Friday, May 1st at 7pm
To reserve tickets, contact the Heritage Society at: [email protected]
Admission:
Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Sofa Sundays 3pm
Live Music Performance hosted by the Full Circle Festival and Avon River Arts
Featuring Graham Nicholas + Sarah McInnis
Friday & Saturday, May 15th & 16th, 2026
Wedding
POSTPONED - Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Annual General Meeting for the Avon River Heritage Society 7pm
NEW DATE JUNE 3RD 7PM
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 19th - 21st, 2026
Full Circle Festival
The Full Circle Music Festival is a homemade non-profit music festival held over the summer solstice weekend. For anyone with a love for music, good food, friendly friends, dogs, children, and dancing in warm summer air - this music festival is a must attend event!
Saturday, June 27th, 2026
Collage Workshop 10:30am - 12:30pm
Explore the possibilities of paper collage with Titia Jetten
$45 per person, all supplies included. To book a seat email [email protected]
July 4th-26th, 2026
Fibre + Textile Group Exhibition
Group exhibition of fibre and textile art created by members of the Avon River Arts Society. Join us for the opening reception and a chance to meet the artists on Saturday July 4th between 2pm & 4pm.
July 4th-26th, 2026
Mentioning the Unmentionables
Step into the fascinating world of fashion history with Mentioning the Unmentionables, a travelling exhibition exploring how undergarments have evolved over the past three centuries. From corsets and petticoats to bloomers, combinations, and long johns, discover how these everyday garments tell remarkable stories about changing fashion, technology, and social customs. Join is for an opening reception on Saturday July 4th between 2pm & 4pm.
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Sketching Workshop 1pm - 4pm
Explore a variety of sketching techniques with Robert Plante.
$60 per person, all supplies and GST included. To book a seat email [email protected]
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Wedding
Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Collage Workshop 10:30am - 12:30pm
Explore the possibilities of paper collage with Titia Jetten
$45 per person, all supplies included. To book a seat email [email protected]
Sunday, July 19th, 2026
Sofa Sundays 3pm
Live Music Performance hosted by the Full Circle Festival and Avon River Arts
Featuring Janelle Levesque + Tayler McInnis
Saturday, July 25th, 2026
33rd Avondale Wharf Day Noon until late!
Held in partnership with the Avondale Community Club, each summer the community congregates for a day of fun and relaxation enjoyed together along the waterfront. Bring a chair or something that floats and help us celebrate over 3 decades of Avondale fun in the sun! Live music on the lighthouse stage. Fireworks at dusk.
August 1st - 30th, 2026
Big Ass Art Show - Group Exhibition
Group exhibition of larger than life artworks created by members of the Avon River Arts Society. Join us for the opening reception and a chance to meet the artists on Sunday August 2nd between 2pm & 4pm.
Saturday, August 15th 2026
Colour 101 Workshop 1pm - 4pm
Explore colour through an interactive workshop with Robert Plante.
$60 per person, all supplies and GST included. To book a seat email [email protected]
Sunday, August 16th, 2026
Sofa Sundays 3pm
Live Music Performance hosted by the Full Circle Festival and Avon River Arts
Featuring Factory Girls + Ken Voita
September 5th, 2026
Wedding
September 5th - 27th, 2026
Avon Photography Club - Group Exhibition
Group exhibition of photography captured by members of the Avon Photography Club. Join us for the opening reception and a chance to meet the artists on Saturday September 5th between 2pm & 4pm.
Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Sofa Sundays 3pm
Live Music Performance hosted by the Full Circle Festival and Avon River Arts
Featuring The Borrowers + The Dusty Halos
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Honey Harvest Festival 10am - 4pm
Join us in the Avon Spirit Shipyard, set along the historic Newport Landing waterfront, to meet and mingle with local beekeepers, farmers, artisans, wineries and brewers. Learn about best practices for supporting healthy hives and pick out the queen bee in a demonstration hive. Bring your appetite and join us in celebrating our favourite pollinators! BBQ Fundraiser in support of the Avon Spirit Shipyard.
October 3rd - 25th, 2026
Avon River UNFRAMED - Group Exhibition
Group exhibition of artwork created during Avon River UNFRAMED, a plein air creation event held on site at the historic Mission House of Poplar Grove, which is rumoured to have been built by the Acadians in 1699. Join us for the opening reception and a chance to meet the artists on Saturday October 3rd between 2pm & 4pm.
Saturday October 10th, 2026
Wedding
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Sofa Sundays 3pm
Live Music Performance hosted by the Full Circle Festival and Avon River Arts
Featuring Leigh Wells + Steam Mill Band
Sunday, November 15th, 2026
Sofa Sundays 3pm
Live Music Performance hosted by the Full Circle Festival and Avon River Arts
Featuring Steve Haley + HisHis
Sofa Sundays 3pm
Live Music Performance hosted by the Full Circle Festival and Avon River Arts
Featuring Malia Rogers + The Sungolds
May 1st until June 28th, 2026
Great Little Art Show, since 1998
Organized by Avon River Arts, the Great Little Art Show raises important funds that contribute to the ongoing operation of the Avon River Heritage & Culture Centre and the Avon Spirit Shipyard.
Opening Reception for the 28th Great Little Art Show - Friday, May 1st at 7pm
To reserve tickets, contact the Heritage Society at: [email protected]
Admission:
- Adults: $15
- Children under 12: Free-will offering
Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Sofa Sundays 3pm
Live Music Performance hosted by the Full Circle Festival and Avon River Arts
Featuring Graham Nicholas + Sarah McInnis
Friday & Saturday, May 15th & 16th, 2026
Wedding
POSTPONED - Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Annual General Meeting for the Avon River Heritage Society 7pm
NEW DATE JUNE 3RD 7PM
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 19th - 21st, 2026
Full Circle Festival
The Full Circle Music Festival is a homemade non-profit music festival held over the summer solstice weekend. For anyone with a love for music, good food, friendly friends, dogs, children, and dancing in warm summer air - this music festival is a must attend event!
Saturday, June 27th, 2026
Collage Workshop 10:30am - 12:30pm
Explore the possibilities of paper collage with Titia Jetten
$45 per person, all supplies included. To book a seat email [email protected]
July 4th-26th, 2026
Fibre + Textile Group Exhibition
Group exhibition of fibre and textile art created by members of the Avon River Arts Society. Join us for the opening reception and a chance to meet the artists on Saturday July 4th between 2pm & 4pm.
July 4th-26th, 2026
Mentioning the Unmentionables
Step into the fascinating world of fashion history with Mentioning the Unmentionables, a travelling exhibition exploring how undergarments have evolved over the past three centuries. From corsets and petticoats to bloomers, combinations, and long johns, discover how these everyday garments tell remarkable stories about changing fashion, technology, and social customs. Join is for an opening reception on Saturday July 4th between 2pm & 4pm.
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Sketching Workshop 1pm - 4pm
Explore a variety of sketching techniques with Robert Plante.
$60 per person, all supplies and GST included. To book a seat email [email protected]
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Wedding
Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Collage Workshop 10:30am - 12:30pm
Explore the possibilities of paper collage with Titia Jetten
$45 per person, all supplies included. To book a seat email [email protected]
Sunday, July 19th, 2026
Sofa Sundays 3pm
Live Music Performance hosted by the Full Circle Festival and Avon River Arts
Featuring Janelle Levesque + Tayler McInnis
Saturday, July 25th, 2026
33rd Avondale Wharf Day Noon until late!
Held in partnership with the Avondale Community Club, each summer the community congregates for a day of fun and relaxation enjoyed together along the waterfront. Bring a chair or something that floats and help us celebrate over 3 decades of Avondale fun in the sun! Live music on the lighthouse stage. Fireworks at dusk.
August 1st - 30th, 2026
Big Ass Art Show - Group Exhibition
Group exhibition of larger than life artworks created by members of the Avon River Arts Society. Join us for the opening reception and a chance to meet the artists on Sunday August 2nd between 2pm & 4pm.
Saturday, August 15th 2026
Colour 101 Workshop 1pm - 4pm
Explore colour through an interactive workshop with Robert Plante.
$60 per person, all supplies and GST included. To book a seat email [email protected]
Sunday, August 16th, 2026
Sofa Sundays 3pm
Live Music Performance hosted by the Full Circle Festival and Avon River Arts
Featuring Factory Girls + Ken Voita
September 5th, 2026
Wedding
September 5th - 27th, 2026
Avon Photography Club - Group Exhibition
Group exhibition of photography captured by members of the Avon Photography Club. Join us for the opening reception and a chance to meet the artists on Saturday September 5th between 2pm & 4pm.
Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Sofa Sundays 3pm
Live Music Performance hosted by the Full Circle Festival and Avon River Arts
Featuring The Borrowers + The Dusty Halos
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Honey Harvest Festival 10am - 4pm
Join us in the Avon Spirit Shipyard, set along the historic Newport Landing waterfront, to meet and mingle with local beekeepers, farmers, artisans, wineries and brewers. Learn about best practices for supporting healthy hives and pick out the queen bee in a demonstration hive. Bring your appetite and join us in celebrating our favourite pollinators! BBQ Fundraiser in support of the Avon Spirit Shipyard.
October 3rd - 25th, 2026
Avon River UNFRAMED - Group Exhibition
Group exhibition of artwork created during Avon River UNFRAMED, a plein air creation event held on site at the historic Mission House of Poplar Grove, which is rumoured to have been built by the Acadians in 1699. Join us for the opening reception and a chance to meet the artists on Saturday October 3rd between 2pm & 4pm.
Saturday October 10th, 2026
Wedding
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Sofa Sundays 3pm
Live Music Performance hosted by the Full Circle Festival and Avon River Arts
Featuring Leigh Wells + Steam Mill Band
Sunday, November 15th, 2026
Sofa Sundays 3pm
Live Music Performance hosted by the Full Circle Festival and Avon River Arts
Featuring Steve Haley + HisHis
