Sandpiper Festival

Experience Dorchester’s biggest weekend of the year!

Join us for the Sandpiper Festival in Dorchester from August 9-11, 2024! This fun-filled event features a variety of activities for the whole family, including live music, kids’ activities, a 10K run, and much more. Here’s a rundown of the events:

Full list of events available here: Sandpiper Festival 2024

Below are just a few of the many events taking place from August 9-11.

Friday, August 9

  • Concert and Fun in the Square
    • Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    • Location: Dorchester Town Square
    • Enjoy live music performances from Stacey Read and her students, lawn games, and a dunk tank featuring local councillors.

Saturday, August 10

  • Jailbird 10K Run
    • Date: August 10, 2024
    • Registration starts at 8:00 AM
    • Sign up by August 8, 2024 to participate in this exciting 10K run.
    • Register here

  • Fun Fair + Music in the Square
    • Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    • Location: Cape Road
    • Join us for vendors, bouncy castles, a climbing wall, lawn games, a petting zoo, face painting, live music, and more.

 

  • Kids’ Nighttime Dance Extravaganza
    • Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    • Location: Dorchester Veterans Community Centre, 4955 Main St, Dorchester, NB
    • A fun-filled evening with music, dancing, snacks, and refreshments for kids aged 8-15.

Sunday, August 11

  • Sandpiper Chowder Supper
    • Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    • Location: Dorchester Veterans Community Centre, 4955 Main St, Dorchester, NB
    • Enjoy a delicious bowl of sandpiper seafood chowder, roll, drink, and dessert. Fresh-made sky fries are also available for kids.

The Sandpiper Festival is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy local culture, food, and entertainment. Can’t wait to see you there!

For questions, please contact Recintern@tantramarNB.com.