Festival's Programming
2025 Edition
During The Festival
All of June
Dairy Queen Colouring Contest
Colouring sheets at Dairy Queen – Prizes to be won!
Draw Date: July 1, 2025
All of June - 10 am – 4 pm
Exhibit - “Abstract XVIII” by Artist Members
All of June - 10 am – 4 pm
Exhibit - “Birds & Trees” by Artist Members
July 1 to July 6 - 11 am
Campbellton Lions Club Corn Booth
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
4:30 pm – 7 pm
Salmon Supper
Take-Out at 4:30 pm & Sit-Down at 5 pm
Cost: $30 (150 tickets) Reach out to 506-987-1557 or the Curling Club & Salmon Festival Facebook pages
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
1 pm
Production 3.2.1. Cirque!
Sponsored by the Campbellton Richelieu Club
Join us for an afternoon show and workshop about juggling, unicycling, and aerial silk.
7 pm
The NBWA Presents: Brawl at Alma Hall 5
Sponsored by J.R. Lagacé Paving
Cost Ahead: General $15 adult/$10 child & Ring Side $20 adult/$15 child Sold at Eventbrite.ca & City Hall
Cost Door: $5 more per ticket type
7 pm – 9 pm
Salmon Festival Entertainment
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
8 am – 11 am
Breakfast Fundraiser
Organized by the Knights of Columbus – Council 1946
Cost: $12 adult/$6 child (6 to 12)/Free (0 to 6)
9 am – 12 pm
Kids Market
Sponsored by the Restigouche CBDC
Cost: $10 per table Registration & payments with
Josette 506-987-2672 or Julie 506-759-4521 (after 5 pm)
10 am
ATV Rally
Organized by the Restigouche ATV Club
Cost: $10 to register
10 am – 4 pm
Open House with Local Artists
A great opportunity to visit and talk with local artists while they paint, sculpt, etc.
1 pm - 3 pm
Video Game Tournament
Sponsored by Campbellton Auto Supply (NAPA Auto Parts)
Cost: $10 per person – Registration & Payment at City Hall or North Shore Cinema
1 pm – 4 pm
Kids Fest
Organized by the Campbellton Centennial Library &
Sponsored by Hits 100
Face painting, bouncy castles, games and more!
6:30 pm
Teenager Scavenger Hunt
Sponsored by the Port of Belledune
Have you ever wondered what the library is like after hours? Now’s your chance!
6:30 pm
Wood Stencilling Workshop with Cynthia Francoeur
Sponsored by CIEU FM
Chance to win a free registration & prizes!
Cost: $55 (Call or text Natalie 506-987-1352 to register)
7 pm – 9 pm
Salmon Festival Entertainment
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
9 am - 12 pm
Bike Challenge Organized by Restigouche Cycling Inc.
Participants of all ages are welcome!
Raffle and participation prizes to be won.
1:00 pm
Kids Prize Bingo (+/- 12 and under)
Sponsored by Pizza Delight/Scores
Children must be able to play and be accompanied by a paying adult
Cost: $10 Ahead & $15 Door
Sold at the Civic Centre
6:30 pm
Salmon Festival Bingo (19+)
Sponsored by Atlantic Lottery
Thousands of dollars in prizes and cash to win; Full card is $1,000!
Cost: $30 Ahead & $40 Door
Sold at the Civic Centre
7 pm – 9 pm
Salmon Festival Entertainment
MONDAY, JUNE 30
10 am – 12 pm
Little Buckaroos Bash
Sponsored by AV Group NB Inc
6:30 pm
Miss Salmon Festival
Official Opening ceremonies and presentation of Citizen of the Year
Cost: $20 Sold at Eventbrite.ca & City Hall
7pm – 9pm
Salmon Festival Entertainment
TUESDAY, JULY 1
9 am
Pet Show
Sponsored by Pet Valu
Registration at 8 am
3 pm
Friendship Walk
6 pm - 8 pm
Kids Dance Party
Sponsored by the Campbellton Rotary Club
Cost: Free
6:30 pm
Candle-Making Workshop with Cindy Chouinard
Sponsored by Canadian Tire
Chance to win a free registration & prizes!
Cost: $45 (Call or text Natalie 506-987-1352 to register)
6 pm – 10 pm
Campbell Amusements
Canada Day Special – $25/Bracelet
7 pm - 9 pm
Canada Day Concert
Organized by the Campbellton Regional Community
9 pm until Fireworks
Salmon Festival Entertainment
10:30 pm
Fireworks
In collaboration with the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government & the Municipalité de Pointe-à-la-Croix
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
9 am - 12 pm
Painting Course with Melindria Tavoularis
Cost: $25 (call 506-753-5750 to RSVP your spot)
1 pm - 4 pm
Painting Course with Kathleen Gallant
Cost: $25 (call 506-753-5750 to RSVP your spot)
2 pm - 4 pm
Salmon Festival Entertainment
4 pm – 10 pm
Campbell Amusements
Toonie Day – $40/Bracelet
6 pm – 9 pm
Campbellton Night Market
Organized by Downtown Campbellton and the Campbellton Regional Community
6 pm - 6:30 pm
Children Story Time (Bilingual)
Organized by the Campbellton Centennial Library & Sponsored by Restigouche Toyota
THURSDAY, JULY 3
11 am – 4 pm
Guided Tours of the Athol House Museum
Discover the history of our county and its three founding cultures: Mi’gmaq, Acadian and Scottish.
2 pm
Kids Movie Matinée
Free admission only (concession stand will be open)
Doors Open at 1 pm
2 pm – 10 pm
Campbell Amusements
$40/Bracelet
2 pm – 4 pm
Salmon Festival Entertainment
7 pm – 9 pm
Salmon Festival Entertainment
8 pm
Spectacle d’humour (in French only)
Sponsored by Sommet FM
Featuring Anabelle Hébert, Julien Dionne, Ghislain Cormier & hosted by Nathan Dimitroff
Tickets: $45 Ahead & $55 Door Sold at Eventbrite.ca & Civic Centre
FRIDAY, JULY 4
11 am – 4 pm
Guided Tours of the Athol House Museum
Discover the history of our county and its three founding cultures: Mi’gmaq, Acadian and Scottish.
12 pm – 10 pm
Campbell Amusements
$45/Bracelet
7 pm – 9 pm
Salmon Festival Entertainment
8 pm
Comedy Show (in English only)
Sponsored by Allen, Paquet & Arseneau LLP
Featuring Brad Rice, Jeremy Scott, Jeff Pinnell & hosted by Nathan Dimitroff!
Cost: $45 Ahead & $55 Door (Tables of 8 available) Sold at Eventbrite.ca & Civic Centre
SATURDAY, JULY 5
8:00 am, 8:45 am, 9:00 am
Salmon Festival Road Race
Sponsored by Dairy Queen & UNI Coopération Financière
1 km
10 km
5 km
Registrations at raceroster.com & City Hall
10 am – 4 pm
Open House with Local Artists
A great opportunity to visit and talk with local artists while they paint, sculpt, etc.
11 am – 2 pm
Motorama: Vintage Hot Rod & Custom Car Show Organized by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 19
Rev up your engines and come to our fundraising BBQ! Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places. T-Shirts will be sold.
12 pm – 10 pm
Campbell Amusements
$45/Bracelet
2 pm – 4 pm
Salmon Festival Entertainment
5 pm
Campbellton Sports Hall of Fame Supper
Cost: $30 (Sold at City Hall)
6 pm – 7 pm
Cardboard Canoe Competition
Build your own raft and dare to cross the pool with ONLY a cardboard box! Call 506-753-5253 ext. 221 for more details.
6 pm – 8 pm
Salmon Festival Entertainment
8 pm – 10 pm
Salmon Festival Entertainment
SUNDAY, JULY 6
12 pm – 5 pm
Campbell Amusements
$40/Bracelet
1 pm – 3 pm
Salmon Festival Parade
The Campbellton Fire Dept. will be having a boot drive
4 pm – 6 pm