Get ready for Conception Bay South’s summer festival! This year is our 50th anniversary, so we are making the Kelligrews Soiree bigger and better than ever! Celebrate with us. Come and visit!
Scavenger Hunt
Throughout Conception Bay South, there are nine scavenger hunt signs hidden in each one of our nine communities: Topsail, Chamberlains, Manuels, Long Pond, Foxtrap, Kelligrews, Upper Gullies, Lawrence Pond, and Seal Cove. The signs as 2ft x 2ft and the hint is… they are placed at one of the most scenic locations within each community.
Enter the locations that you find for your chance to win a very special prize pack that celebrates the Town’s 50th anniversary! The contest closes on July 28, 2023. BONUS ENTRY: Take a picture at one of the signs and tag us on social media using #CBS50.
Schedule of Events
Friday, July 7
Where: Community Park, 20 Bishops Road
When: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Admission: FREE
We are kicking off the summer at our new community park and opening the splash pad. There will be live music and lots of family fun celebrations.
Where: Conception Bay South Arena, 13 Graham Mifflen Drive
When: 8:00 – 10:30 am
Registration: $30
The race starts and ends at the Conception Bay South Arena, and the route travels along part of the T’Railway (the old rail bed) with incredible ocean views. This race is chip timed and finisher medals will be provided. Trophies will be presented to winners in each age category. The deadline to register is July 6, 2023.
Where: Conception Bay South Arena, 13 Graham Mifflen Drive
When: 8:00 – 10:30 am
Admission: FREE
Join us for a hearty and delicious pancake breakfast.
Where: Conception Bay South Arena, 13 Graham Mifflen Drive
When: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Admission: FREE
Get up close to some awesome big rigs, including garbage trucks, fire trucks, and construction fleet. From 11:00 am– 12:00 pm, there will be no sirens, horns, or flashing lights.
Market at the Marina showcases amazing local vendors, artists, food and music. Their fully-licensed restaurant will be serving up some great dishes, which can be enjoyed while overlooking stunning views. Hosted by the Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club.
Where: Sgt. Ned Nugent’s Field, 167 Red Bridge Road
When: Gates open at 7:00 pm
Early Bird Tickets: $35 + HST and surcharge (ticket sales ending June 21, 2023 at 11:59 pm)
At the gate: $45 + HST
It’s Conception Bay South’s biggest outdoor concert of the summer!
Featuring
7:45 pm – The Masterless Men
9:15 pm – The Irish Descendants
10:45 pm – The Navigators Afterparty with Bic and the Ball Points
19+ ID required. No refunds or exchanges. All patrons subject to a bag search. Please drink responsibly.
No dogs allowed on field. Lawn chairs permitted.
Free shuttle services will be provided from the CBS Arena.
Sunday, July 9
Where: Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club, 108 Greenslades Rd
When: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Admission: $2
Market at the Marina showcases amazing local vendors, artists, food and music. Their fully-licensed restaurant will be serving up some great dishes, which can be enjoyed while overlooking stunning views. Hosted by the Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club.
Where: Richard Parsons Memorial Field, 1706 Conception Bay Highway
When: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Admission: FREE
This event is for the whole family! Join us for live musical entertainment, a BBQ, games, and bouncy castles.
Where: Starts at the Town Hall
When: 6:00 pm
Admission: FREE
A fun community bike ride that ends with free ice cream! We will leave from the Town Hall, travel along the T’Railway, and stop at Bergs Ice Cream for a delicious sweet treat before making our way back. Participants must bring their own bicycles and helmets. No registration required.
Monday, July 10
Fairy Garden Grand Opening
Where: CBS Community Gateway Garden (behind the CBS Arena, 13 Graham Mifflen Drive)
When: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Admission: FREE
You’re invited to the new fairy garden, where there will be fairy crafts to enjoy and a visit from a very famous fairy! Make the event extra fun by wearing your princess or fairy costume, a fancy hat, or bright colourful clothes. This event is for the young and young at heart!
Youth Night at the Community Park
Where: Community Park, 20 Bishops Road
When: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Admission: Please bring a non-perishable food item for the CBS/Paradise Community Food Bank.
Organized by the Town’s Youth Advisory Council, this is a fun night at the Community Park. There will be entertainment from Frontline Action, and carnival treats like popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy. This event is geared towards all youth ages 13-21.
Tuesday, July 11
Where: Royal Canadian Legion Brach 50, 60 Legion Road
When: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Admission: $5 + HST | Tickets available Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 10:00 am at the Town Hall
Nothing says summer like a BBQ with great friends and great music! This event is for ages 65+. A BBQ lunch will be served, followed by music from Rodney Taylor.
Flow through yoga poses, while relaxing to the beauty of our breathtaking sunsets. This session is led by Sisters in Fitness. No pre-registration required.
Drive-In Movie Night
Where: Conception Bay South Arena Parking Lot, 13 Graham Mifflen Drive
When: 9:00 pm or sundown
Admission: Please bring a non-perishable food item for the CBS/Paradise Community Food Bank.
Enjoy a movie, drive-in style! Gates open at 8:00 pm (parking spaces are limited) with the show time at 9:00 pm or sundown. This year’s movie will feature:
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Wednesday, July 12
Where: Admiral’s Academy, 835 Conception Bay Hwy
When: 2:00 – 8:00 pm
Registration: $5 per player
It’s time for some Pickleball! Court times can be booked through the Town’s Online Booking System (beginning Tuesday, June 20, 2023) singles or doubles available, 45 minutes each. Equipment will be available if needed.
This exciting event will present awards for Best in Show and live music will be provided by Brian Finn. Hosted by Heritage Square Retirement Living.
Where: CBS Community Gateway Garden (behind the Conception Bay South Arena)
When: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Admission: FREE
Let’s roast marshmallows and make some tasty s’mores. Try some delicious flavour combinations for a new twist on an old favourite. There will be live music playing on the stage, campfires burning, and a fairy garden to explore. Bring your family and your camp chairs, and come join us for a night of family fun and entertainment. If you are interested in performing at the Open Mic Night, please email cbscommunitygarden@gmail.com to reserve your spot!
Thursday, July 13
Where: Conception Bay South Arena / Sgt. Ned Nugent’s Dog Park
When: 7:00 pm
Admission: FREE
This is an event your furry friends are sure to love! The parade starts at the Conception Bay South Arena. Pets travel down the trail to Sgt. Ned Nugent’s Dog Park and then meet for a play date. Prizes will be awarded for best dog costume and other fun categories.
Friday, July 14
Where: CBS Arena Parking Lot, 13 Graham Mifflen Drive
When: 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
All proceeds from this event go towards Field of Dreams Clubhouse efforts at All Saints Field. Cash only. Cards and canteen services on site. Come Celebrate the last night of the Soiree with your besties.
Bingo cards range from $12-$18. Extra card games and dabbers available on site for purchase. Bingo dabbers are required for legal play. Limited cardboard playing surfaces available $2 each.
This event is hosted by CBS Minor Softball and is volunteer based. Learn more here.
This is the 2023 Kelligrews Soiree’s grand finale! Come out for an evening of live music set alongside the beautiful ocean. Music by Bare Mountain, plus bonfires (roasting goodies supplied), bouncy castle, and more! A free shuttle service will be provided from Topsail Elementary, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. and operating on a load-and-go schedule.