Astrolabe Festival – Channel-Port aux Basques
🎉 Astrolabe Festival – Channel-Port aux Basques
🗓️ Friday, August 1 to Monday, August 4, 2025
📍 Various locations across Port aux Basques
Get ready for four fun-filled days of activities, music, culture, and community!
📅 Friday, August 1
🔍 Riddle Scavenger Hunt | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Rec House — Fun clues and exploration!
🐴 Animal Demo by Devoe Ranch + 🎨 Coloring/Face Painting | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Scott’s Cove Park — Hands-on and colorful entertainment!
📅 Saturday, August 2
🤸 Kids Gym | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Bruce Arena — A morning of energetic play!
💦 Family Water Fun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Bruce Arena Pool — Splash time!
🎨 If Murals Could Talk | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Railway Heritage Museum — Discover mural stories & win prizes!
🎶 Outdoor Concert | Starts at 4:00 PM
📍 Port aux Basques Ballfield
Featuring:
- Royal Tea
- Mixed Tapes
- Justin Fancy
- Gearoid McCarthy
- Monkey Town
🍔 Food vendors & bar on-site
📅 Sunday, August 3
🌍 Celebrate Diversity | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Railway Heritage Museum — Culture, cake, and history!
🛍️ Community Market | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Museum Grounds — Local crafts and treats.
📅 Monday, August 4
📚 Book Promotion Day | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Railway Heritage Museum — 10% off local books!
🏴☠️ Pirate Party (Ages 5–9) | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Railway Heritage Museum
🎉 Family Fun Day | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Scott’s Cove Park — Live music by Shots Fired
🎻 Traditional Newfoundland Music | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Scott’s Cove Park — Local sounds by the sea!
🎟️ Free admission | All ages welcome
🧭 Brought to you by:
The Town of Channel-Port aux Basques, Marine Atlantic, and the Government of Canada.
Come celebrate community, culture, and coastal charm!