Gros Morne Fall Fest Schedule 2025
Sept. 18-21
Cow Head, Newfoundland
Concert tickets will go on sale at a later date.
To book concert tickets call 709 243-2899 or visit www.theatrenewfoundland.com
To book workshops call 709 243-2023 or email grosmornefallfest@gmail.com
Check back regularly - the schedule is updated as activities are confirmed!
Our very own Daniel Payne and local musicians The Misfits - Rick Biggin, Calvin Payne and,Wayne Finley will be “popping up” at various times and locations throughout the festival.
Thursday, Sept.18,
9:00am-12:00pm
Long Range Academy
Grade K-6:
Grade 7-12:
10:00am-12:00pm
Family Play: Fall Fun at Tree House
For children birth to age 6 - crafts, snacks and more!
Registration preferred - contact Jasmine Gale via Facebook Messenger or contact us at 709-243-2023 / grosmornefallfest@gmail.com
Location: Cow Head Town Hall
Price: Free of charge
12:00pm
Opening Luncheon & Music
Soup, sandwich and local berry dessert
Preorder preferred
Location: Shallow Bay Motel 709 243-2471
12:00pm
Dinner - with local musicians
Seafood
Location:
2:00pm
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Location: Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum & Craft Shop
3:30pm
Traditional Harvesting of Vegetables with music
Come harvest with us!
Weather Permitting: Alternate time - 1 pm on Saturday
Location: St. Mary’s Botanical Garden
5:00pm
8:00pm
Opening Concert
A mix of fine musicians hosted by Daniel Payne
Location: Shallow Bay Motel
Price: By Donation
Friday, Sept. 19
9:00am
Long Range Academy (for students only)
Music with Daniel and?
10:00am-4:00pm
3 day Moose Tufting Workshop with Duncan Chisholm begins
Learn the ancient art of moose tufting using caribou and moose hair to produce your own framed work of art.
Location: Cow Head Town Hall (tentative)
Price: $TBD
10:00am-4:00pm
10:00am-6:00pm
Demonstration -
12:00pm
Dinner with local musicians
Location:
12:00pm
Dinner with local musicians
Location:
12:00pm-4:00pm
Meet the Maker -
2:00pm-3:00pm
Nature Walk -
Parks Canada - Western Field Unit?
Location: Shallow Bay Day Use Area
Price: No charge
2:30pm
Recitations, Stories & Music with ?
Location: Outside the Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum & Craft Shop (In the event of inclement weather, it will be held at - TBD)
4:00pm
5:00pm
Moose Supper & Sides Dishes with live music - sponsored by St. Mary’s Anglican Church Women.
Location: Church Hall
Price: $15
5:00pm
Supper
Location
7:30pm?
9:30pm-1:30am
Open Mic and Karaoke
Location: Shallow Bay Motel?
Saturday, Sept. 20
9:00am-11:00am
Beans, Bologna, and all the Fixins’ Breakfast
Wash it all down with a good dose of Traditional Newfoundland Music. Sponsored by War Memorial Committee
Location: St. Mary’s Church Hall
Price: $10
9:30am-4:00pm
Moose Tufting Workshop with Duncan Chisholm resumes
10:00am
Heart and Soul Hike (hiking, music, history, and cuisine)
Tour Cow Head Summerside with Glenda and some musical guests. Approx. 2 1/2 hrs. Register at the museum at 709 243-2023 or email:grosmornefallfest@gmail.com
Location: Meet at the amphitheater parking lot (Summerside). Limited capacity
Price: $40
10:00am-2:00pm
Workshop for Kids - Birds, Oceans and Forest Creatures?
Making puppets from recycled and on-hand materials
Ages: K-6
Location: Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts
Price: $10
10:00am-4:00pm
10:00am-4:00pm
12:00pm
Dinner with local musicians
Location: Shallow Bay Motel?
1:00pm-3:00pm
Little Red Truck
Photo op for those who wish to take pictures with the little red truck
Location: Fish shed near Seabreeze B&B
2:00pm
Kitchen Party
Traditional Music and Song
Location: Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum & Craft Shop garden (St Mary’s Church Hall in the event of poor weather)
3:00pm-4:30pm
Crafting Demonstrations
A variety of local craft
Location: Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum & Craft Shop
5:00pm
Jake’s Special Dinner?
Reservations required.
Location: Shallow Bay Motel 709 243-2471
7:30pm?
Musical Concert - Irish Descendants
Location: Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts
Price: $
Sunday, Sept. 21
9:30am
Moose Tufting Workshop with Duncan Chisholm resumes
10:00am-4:00pm
Craft Fair
Silent Auction (10:00 am-3:00 pm)
Pause Cafe - At Craft Fair - 10:30 am-tbd
Location: Long Range Academy
12:00pm
Dinner - with Local Musicians
Location: Shallow Bay Motel?
1:00am
2:00pm-3:30pm
Music and Song with Daniel Payne, Calvin Payne, Rick Biggin, Wayne Finley & Friends
Feel free to bring your instrument and jam with us
Location: Shallow Bay Motel?
4:00pm-5:30pm
Literary Local Writers Open Mic
An opportunity to hear local writers read from their poetry, short fiction, and other literary contributions.
Interested participants should contact pgill@grenfell.mun.ca. Sponsored by the Grenfell Campus Office of Engagement
Location: Shallow Bay Pub
7:00pm
Gospel Concert
Location: St. Mary’s Anglican Church
Price: By Donation
For more information:
Contact us: 709 243-2023/2466
email: grosmornefallfest@gmail.com
Feel free to view any of our workshops
Accommodations available at:
Shallow Bay Motel - 709 243-2471
Seabreeze B&B and RV Park - 709 243-2888
Starfish Suites - 709 638- 3821
Shallow Bay Campground - https://reservation.pc.gc.ca
Sunrise Bakery, Cafe, and Cabins - Parsons Pond - 709 243-2305
The Turnip B&B - Parsons Pond - 709 638-1854
Golf - Gros Morne Golf Course
Hike - the Old Mail Trail at Shallow Bay
Stroll along Shallow Bay Beach (very therapeutic)
Cow Head Summerside Lighthouse Trail
Meditate at the Botanical Garden
St. Paul’s Walking Trail
St. Paul’s / Cow Head Heritage Trail
Gros Morne National Park Trails