Gros Morne Fall Fest Schedule 2026
Sept. 17-20
Cow Head, Newfoundland
Concert tickets are not yet on sale - check back for updates!
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!
A variety of musicians will be “popping up” at various times and locations throughout the festival.
Summary of Schedule Changes
Thursday, September 17
9:00am-12:00pm
Long Range Academy (tentative)
Grade K-6: TBD
Grade 7-12: TBD
12:00pm
Opening Luncheon & Music
Menu TBD
Preorder preferred
Location: Shallow Bay Motel 709 243-2471
1:00pm
Long Range Academy (for students only) (tentative)
Activities with Parks Canada - Western Field Unit
1:30pm-4:30pm
Speed Crafting!
Join the Great Northern Peninsula Heritage Network as they demonstrate a variety of traditional crafts. Spend time at each crafting station to learn the various arts - kits will be available for purchase for hands-on learning!
Location: St. Mary’s Church Hall
Price: Free of charge, donations welcome. Variable pricing for kits
5:00pm to closing
Supper
Restaurant specials - TBD
Location: Shallow Bay Motel (tentative)
8:00pm
Opening Concert
TBD
Location: Shallow Bay Motel
Price: $20 for advance seat reservation, or by donation at the door
Friday, September 18
9:00am
Long Range Academy (for students only)
Music with local musicians
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
Price: $300
10:00am-4:00pm
Crafting Workshop - details pending
Location: TBD
Price: $100
10:00am-4:00pm
Crafting Workshop - details pending
Location: TBD
Price: $100
12:00pm
Dinner with local musicians
Menu TBD
Location: Gros Morne Restaurant and Gas Bar (tentative)
12:00pm
Dinner with local musicians
Menu TBD
Location: Shallow Bay Motel (tentative)
1:00pm
Long Range Academy (for students only) (tentative)
Activities with Parks Canada - Western Field Unit
3:00pm
Recitations, Stories & Music (tentative)
details TBD
Location: Outside the Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum & Craft Shop (In the event of inclement weather, it will be held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church)
5:00pm
Moose Supper & Sides Dishes with live music - sponsored by St. Mary’s Anglican Church Women.
Location: St. Mary’s Church Hall
Price: $15
5:00pm to closing
Supper
Menu TBD
Location: Shallow Bay Motel (tentative)
8:00pm
Musical Concert
Details Coming Soon!
Location: Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts
Price: TBD
10:00pm
Neddy’s Shed Party - Open Mic and Karaoke (tentative)
Location: Shallow Bay Motel
Saturday, September 19
9:00am-11:00am
Beans, Bologna, and all the Fixins’ Breakfast (tentative)
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
In the case of light rain, the event will proceed as scheduled - in case of heavy rain, the hiking portion of this event will not proceed, and the music/history/cuisine
portion will happen at the Dr. Henry N Payne Museum.
Price: $40
10:00am-4:00pm
Crafting Workshop - details pending
Location: TBD
Price: $100
11:00am to end of day
Little Red Truck (tentative)
Photo op for those who wish to take pictures with the little red truck
Location: Fish shed near Seabreeze B&B
12:00pm-2:00pm
Dinner with local musicians
Menu TBD
Location: Shallow Bay Motel (tentative)
12:00pm
Dinner with local musicians
Menu TBD
Location: Gros Morne Restaurant and Gas Bar (tentative)
3:00pm
Kitchen Party (tentative)
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)
2:00pm
Traditional Vegetable Harvesting - come harvest with us! (tentative)
Location: St. Mary’s Botanical Garden
3:00pm-4:30pm
Crafting Demonstrations (tentative)
Experience a variety of local craft
Location: Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum & Craft Shop
5:00pm
Special Dinner with Jake Meade (tentative)
Reservations required - visit the Shallow Bay Motel Facebook page or our What’s Happening section for menu details.
Location: Shallow Bay Motel 709 243-2471
8:00pm
Musical Concert
Shanneyganock, opening act TBD
Location: Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts
Price: TBD
8:00pm
Songs and Stories of the Stars - with Bonnie-Lou Hutchings, Parks Canada Western Field Unit (tentative)
Location: meet at Shallow Bay Campground Kitchen Shelter
Price: free of charge
9:00pm
Stargazing - with Bonnie-Lou Hutchings, Parks Canada Western Field Unit (tentative)
Location: meet at Shallow Bay Day Use Area
Announcement of any changes will be made in the case of inclement weather.
Price: free of charge
9:30pm
Neddy’s Shed Party - Open Mic and Karaoke (tentative)
Location: Shallow Bay Motel
Sunday, September 20
9:30am
Moose Tufting Workshop with Duncan Chisholm resumes
10:00am
Cycling the Scenic Run (30km return trip) - with Gabrielle and Angie, rain or shine (tentative)
Location: Meet at the Dr. Henry N Payne Community Museum & Craft Shop - please book by calling 709-243-2023 or email grosmornefallfest@gmail.com
10:00am-4:00pm
Craft Fair
Silent Auction (10:00 am-3:00 pm)
Cafeteria service will be open to the public
Location: Long Range Academy
11:00am to end of day
Little Red Truck (tentative)
Photo op for those who wish to take pictures with the little red truck
Location: Fish shed near Seabreeze B&B
12:00pm
Dinner - with Local Musicians
Menu TBD
Location: Shallow Bay Motel (tentative)
12:00pm
Dinner
Location: Gros Morne Restaurant and Gas Bar
2:00pm-4:00pm
Music and Song - An Old Fashioned Kitchen Party (tentative)
Feel free to bring your instrument and jam with us
Location: Shallow Bay Motel
7:00pm
Gospel Concert (tentative)
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
