Ghosts on Our Shore                               2:00 p.m. - Festival Gazebo

The Ghosts on our Shore will come alive daily during this short performance.  Local actor Aaron Smith and First Nations stage actor Waylon Machiskinic will tell the stories of colonists and Beothuk followed by a symbolic meeting and additional stories from local residents.

Artifacts on Display

 People have lived in Bull Arm for over 5,000 years. A collection of artifacts from two archaeological sites – Stock Cove and Frenchmen’s Island – will be on display in the Lions Community Centre during Festival week. On Thursday and Friday, Archaeologist Bill Gilbert will share his team's voyage of discovery about Cupids, John Guy and the Beothuk. The picture shown here is not to scale.

Boat Tours

Explore beautiful Bull Arm by boat ($25).

Boat tours are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 10, and Saturday, August 11.

Archaeologist William Gilbert will narrate the boat tour on Friday at 4:00 p.m.

Boat tours are dependent on weather.

Opening Ceremonies & Peace Garden Dedication
Noon, Truce Sound Lookout;                                                      3:00 p.m. Frenchmen's Island

Join dignitaries, community members, visitors
and sponsors for the official opening of Sunnyside Truce Sound 400 Festival and the Dedication of the new Peace Garden Memorial.

Opening Ceremony performers: Darlene Snook, Miawpukek First Nation Drummers / Dancers, a parade of colonists, Sunnyside Community Choir, young local musicians and Delilah Snook. There will also be a presentation of Ghosts on Our Shore featuring local actor Aaron Smith and Saskatchewan First Nations actor Waylon Machiskinic.

Dedication Ceremony: Miawpukek First Nation Drummers / Dancers will perform a special Beothuk chant and a song written for the Beothuk.

Picture of Peace Garden Memorial under construction. The construction is now finished.

Lighting up Sunnyside Skies: Fireworks
10:00 p.m.

An amazing display of fireworks by local,
internationally-known pyrotechnician Pat Farrell.

New Item:

5:30 - Soup & Sandwich Supper at Lions Community Centre

Hike Centre Hill Wilderness Trail - 5 km each way (half a day)

We'll be organizing a group hike to the top of Centre Hill and back on Wednesday, August 8. This hike is 5 km each way and will take half a day. The trail is strenuous, especially as you  near to Centre Hill and start the climb to the top.  Centre Hill is the highest peak in eastern Newfoundland. From the top, you will enjoy a spectacular panorama and view of five different bays.

10:00 a.m. - Dr. Gordon Handcock Presentation in Lions Community Centre

John Guy of Bristol and Newfoundland: His Life, Times and Legacy

We regret to announce that due to circumstances beyond our control the Miawpukek First Nation Drummers / Dancers will not be able to attend the Festival.

11:00 a.m. Miawpukek First Nation Drummers / Dancers - Festival Gazebo

Little Ray's Reptiles - 1:00-3:00 - Lions Centre

A show unlike any other - dynamic, interactive, aimed at scientific education and animal awareness. This show will bring out the young scientist, environmentalist or animal enthusiast in everyone.

Old Fashioned Concert
Two Shows - 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Lions Community Centre

SOLD OUT

Remember when people made their own entertainment – before TV and movies were commonplace? The costumes were rough and the acting unpolished. - but the effect was a whole lot of fun. Come and enjoy the wholesome fun of the past written and performed by local people.

1:00 p.m. Archaeologist William Gilbert Presentation - Journey of the Indeavor - Lions Community Centre

Archaeologist William Gilbert has been piecing together the John Guy story since the early 1980s. His achievements include: finding the site of the Cupers Cove Plantation (Cupids), tracing the journey of the Indeavor from Cupers Cove to Sunnyside and proving that this etching depicts the meeting between John Guy and a group of Beothuk. 

William Gilbert is Chief Archaeologist, Baccalieu Heritage Trail Corporation 

Mummers Parade - 3:00 p.m., Festival Gazebo

Mummering is as much a part of our tradition as - well, Fish and Brewis. All you need is a little imagination and old clothes, tablecloths and maybe some longjohns. Anything goes if you're up to it!

Traditional Dinner with a Twist - 6:00 - Lions Centre

A feast of delicious local dishes with a twist - especially created for the Festival.

A Crowd of Bold Sharemen - 8:00 - Lions Centre

Traditional and original songs,  and powerhouse jigs, reels and polkas of Newfoundland  performed by one of the island’s most prominent and beloved bands.

1:00 p.m. Archaeologist William Gilbert Presentation - Journey of the Indeavor - Lions Community Centre

Archaeologist William Gilbert has been piecing together the John Guy story since the early 1980s. His achievements include: finding the site of the Cupers Cove Plantation (Cupids), tracing the journey of the Indeavor from Cupers Cove to Sunnyside and proving that this etching depicts the meeting between John Guy and a group of Beothuk. 

William Gilbert is Chief Archaeologist, Baccalieu Heritage Trail Corporation 

3:00 p.m. - Pirate Day & Treasure Hunt - at low tide

Back in the day ... there were lots of pirates in Newfoundland, including the famed Peter Easton. In fact, John Guy waited until fall to set out on his journey because they were having so many problems with pirates in Cupids. Who knows? Maybe Guy and his men stashed some treasure here to keep it away from the pirates. Or perhaps the pirates just came here on their own. Join our search for a pirate's treasure.

5:00 p.m. Jiggs Dinner - Lions Community Centre ($10)

A Jiggs dinner is a traditional Newfoundland meal of salted meat, vegetables and a pudding made from yellow split peas. All the ingredients are cooked in boiling water. With very little fresh meat, early Newfoundlanders used corned or salted meat in many meals. Using home-grown vegetables and dried yellow split peas, jiggs dinner became one of the most common of these meals. And it's still one of our favourite meals. Come join us at the Lions Community Centre for a traditional Jiggs dinner.

8:00 p.m. - Shanneyganock Concert - Festival Gazebo ($25)

This will be a lively evening of entertainment, featuring our own local band – Scalliwag – and one of Newfoundland’s top award-winning bands – Shanneyganock. The band was named Entertainer of the Year for 2011 by Music NL and  they also won Celtic/Traditional Album of the year. Our favourite local band, Scalliwag, starts at 8:00 p.m. and Shanneyganock at 9:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. - Coast to Coast Walk - Meet at Truce Sound Lookout

When the Cupids colonists arrived in 1612, there was already a well-worn trail across the Isthmus. Walk 3 leagues (4.5 km) overland from Truce Sound (Sunnyside) to Passage Harbour (Come By Chance). The hike starts from Truce Sound Lookout at 10:00 a.m. Start at the Lookout or join the group along the way for a shorter walk.

1:00 - 4:00 - Sky High Amusements

Bouncy castles, velcro wall, cotton candy, popccorn, face painters, balloon twisters, games of chance

1:30 p.m. - Free Folk Festival - Festival Gazebo

Hang out with your friends and listen to the music of Neil Holloway, Maisie Wiseman, Southern Accent, Ryman Country and Craig Young..
 

9:00 p.m. - Dance – Music by Two Grey ($10)

A dance during soiree week is a local tradition. This year, it’s part of the Festival. Visitors are welcome to join the fun and meet the locals.

Spiritual Service - 11:00 a.m., Anglican Church

A special service will be held to celebrate the meeting of cultures.

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Free Afternoon Concert -  Festival Gazebo

A free outdoor concert at the Festival gazebo featuring Hubert Ivany, Pat & Andy, Bert Pitcher, Scalliwag, Bruce Coish, The Veys and Canaan’s, Land.