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Welcome to The Friendly Invasion.

We’re on Pause!

It is with heavy hearts that the Stephenville Cultural Destination Committee, is pausing the Friendly Invasion Festival for 2023.

We know that this will come as a disappointment to our many followers, the locals, the people who plan their trip ‘home’ during the festival, and the CFA’s who take in our events while they are here.

But…not all is lost for this summer, we are still offering Bonfire and Music on the Beach and Music in the Park for 4 weeks, and we will carry out some beautification on the Stephenville Historic Trail. Be sure to look for the Stephenville Historic Trail brochure at the Stephenville Regional Museum or at local businesses. This summer walk the trail and make it a point to familiarize yourself with the Base history from 1941-1966.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us; we truly appreciate it. The committee will reassess our situation in the fall and we hope that we can offer another festival in the future.

If you have questions please email us at info@stephenvilleheritage.ca

The following events listed on our calendar WILL be taking place….

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Pirate’s Haven Crab Festival 4:00 PM
Pirate’s Haven Crab Festival @ Pirate's Haven
Jul 1 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Pirate's Haven Crab Festival @ Pirate's Haven
The tender and delicate sweet meat of this crustacean is a favorite around here. Local fishermen deliver their catch to us fresh out of the water and Pirates Haven’s very own Pirate Paul cooks them … Continue reading Pirate’s Haven Crab Festival
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Miracles & Mysteries Tour 10:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Jul 4 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Miracles & Mysteries Tour Hear marvellous, decades old stories of inexplicable wonder brought to life by a local guide. Step back in time, over 100 years ago, to when a man volunteering on the construction … Continue reading Miracles & Mysteries Tour
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Miracles & Mysteries Tour 10:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Jul 6 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Miracles & Mysteries Tour Hear marvellous, decades old stories of inexplicable wonder brought to life by a local guide. Step back in time, over 100 years ago, to when a man volunteering on the construction … Continue reading Miracles & Mysteries Tour
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Miracles & Mysteries Tour 10:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Jul 8 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Miracles & Mysteries Tour Hear marvellous, decades old stories of inexplicable wonder brought to life by a local guide. Step back in time, over 100 years ago, to when a man volunteering on the construction … Continue reading Miracles & Mysteries Tour
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Gospel Concert & BBQ 3:00 PM
Gospel Concert & BBQ
Jul 9 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Gospel Concert & BBQ
Join us at Blanche Brook Park (behind McDonalds) every Sunday for a Gospel Concert and a free BBQ. Weather permitting. Hosted by Singing 3-4 PM and BBQ from 4-5 PM
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Miracles & Mysteries Tour 10:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Jul 11 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Miracles & Mysteries Tour Hear marvellous, decades old stories of inexplicable wonder brought to life by a local guide. Step back in time, over 100 years ago, to when a man volunteering on the construction … Continue reading Miracles & Mysteries Tour
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Bonfire and Music on the Beach 6:45 PM
Bonfire and Music on the Beach @ Stephenville Beach
Jul 12 @ 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Bonfire and Music on the Beach @ Stephenville Beach
Bonfires and Music on the beach is the place to be on most Wednesdays during the summer. The music is great, the location awesome and the sunsets brilliant. We are still collecting wood, so if … Continue reading Bonfire and Music on the Beach
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Miracles & Mysteries Tour 10:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Jul 13 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Miracles & Mysteries Tour Hear marvellous, decades old stories of inexplicable wonder brought to life by a local guide. Step back in time, over 100 years ago, to when a man volunteering on the construction … Continue reading Miracles & Mysteries Tour
Music in the Park 7:00 PM
Music in the Park
Jul 13 @ 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Music in the Park
Come join us on Thursdays in Stephenville at 7 PM in Blanche Brook Park (behind McDonald’s) for Music in the Park. Music is free for the enjoyment. We do have a donation box on site … Continue reading Music in the Park
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Afternoon Tea & local stories 2:00 PM
Afternoon Tea & local stories @ Stephenville Regional Museum
Jul 14 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Afternoon Tea & local stories @ Stephenville Regional Museum
Tickets are limited and advance ticket purchase is a MUST. The Stephenville Regional Museum invites you to participane in any of our 6 summer afternoon teas held at the regional museum. Local storytellers have many … Continue reading Afternoon Tea & local stories
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Miracles & Mysteries Tour 10:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Jul 15 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Miracles & Mysteries Tour Hear marvellous, decades old stories of inexplicable wonder brought to life by a local guide. Step back in time, over 100 years ago, to when a man volunteering on the construction … Continue reading Miracles & Mysteries Tour
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Gospel Concert & BBQ 3:00 PM
Gospel Concert & BBQ
Jul 16 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Gospel Concert & BBQ
Join us at Blanche Brook Park (behind McDonalds) every Sunday for a Gospel Concert and a free BBQ. Weather permitting. Hosted by Singing 3-4 PM and BBQ from 4-5 PM
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Miracles & Mysteries Tour 10:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Jul 18 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Miracles & Mysteries Tour Hear marvellous, decades old stories of inexplicable wonder brought to life by a local guide. Step back in time, over 100 years ago, to when a man volunteering on the construction … Continue reading Miracles & Mysteries Tour
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Bonfire and Music on the Beach 6:45 PM
Bonfire and Music on the Beach @ Stephenville Beach
Jul 19 @ 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Bonfire and Music on the Beach @ Stephenville Beach
Bonfires and Music on the beach is the place to be on most Wednesdays during the summer. The music is great, the location awesome and the sunsets brilliant. We are still collecting wood, so if … Continue reading Bonfire and Music on the Beach
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Miracles & Mysteries Tour 10:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Jul 20 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Miracles & Mysteries Tour Hear marvellous, decades old stories of inexplicable wonder brought to life by a local guide. Step back in time, over 100 years ago, to when a man volunteering on the construction … Continue reading Miracles & Mysteries Tour
Music in the Park 7:00 PM
Music in the Park
Jul 20 @ 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Music in the Park
Come join us on Thursdays in Stephenville at 7 PM in Blanche Brook Park (behind McDonald’s) for Music in the Park. Music is free for the enjoyment. We do have a donation box on site … Continue reading Music in the Park
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Afternoon Tea & local stories 2:00 PM
Afternoon Tea & local stories @ Stephenville Regional Museum
Jul 21 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Afternoon Tea & local stories @ Stephenville Regional Museum
Tickets are limited and advance ticket purchase is a MUST. The Stephenville Regional Museum invites you to participane in any of our 6 summer afternoon teas held at the regional museum. Local storytellers have many … Continue reading Afternoon Tea & local stories
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Miracles & Mysteries Tour 10:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Jul 22 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Miracles & Mysteries Tour Hear marvellous, decades old stories of inexplicable wonder brought to life by a local guide. Step back in time, over 100 years ago, to when a man volunteering on the construction … Continue reading Miracles & Mysteries Tour
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Gospel Concert & BBQ 3:00 PM
Gospel Concert & BBQ
Jul 23 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Gospel Concert & BBQ
Join us at Blanche Brook Park (behind McDonalds) every Sunday for a Gospel Concert and a free BBQ. Weather permitting. Hosted by Singing 3-4 PM and BBQ from 4-5 PM
A Night at the Museum – Paradise of the North; Harmon AFB 6:30 PM
A Night at the Museum – Paradise of the North; Harmon AFB @ Stephenville Regional Museum
Jul 23 @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
A Night at the Museum - Paradise of the North; Harmon AFB @ Stephenville Regional Museum
A Night at the Museum presents: Paradise of the North Join us at the Stephenville Regional Museum for an evening of delicious food and stories from the Base era; 1941-1966. Stephenville (Harmon Air Force Base) … Continue reading A Night at the Museum – Paradise of the North; Harmon AFB
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Miracles & Mysteries Tour 10:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Jul 25 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Miracles & Mysteries Tour Hear marvellous, decades old stories of inexplicable wonder brought to life by a local guide. Step back in time, over 100 years ago, to when a man volunteering on the construction … Continue reading Miracles & Mysteries Tour
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Bonfire and Music on the Beach 6:45 PM
Bonfire and Music on the Beach @ Stephenville Beach
Jul 26 @ 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Bonfire and Music on the Beach @ Stephenville Beach
Bonfires and Music on the beach is the place to be on most Wednesdays during the summer. The music is great, the location awesome and the sunsets brilliant. We are still collecting wood, so if … Continue reading Bonfire and Music on the Beach
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Miracles & Mysteries Tour 10:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Jul 27 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Miracles & Mysteries Tour Hear marvellous, decades old stories of inexplicable wonder brought to life by a local guide. Step back in time, over 100 years ago, to when a man volunteering on the construction … Continue reading Miracles & Mysteries Tour
Music in the Park 7:00 PM
Music in the Park
Jul 27 @ 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Music in the Park
Come join us on Thursdays in Stephenville at 7 PM in Blanche Brook Park (behind McDonald’s) for Music in the Park. Music is free for the enjoyment. We do have a donation box on site … Continue reading Music in the Park
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Afternoon Tea & local stories 2:00 PM
Afternoon Tea & local stories @ Stephenville Regional Museum
Jul 28 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Afternoon Tea & local stories @ Stephenville Regional Museum
Tickets are limited and advance ticket purchase is a MUST. The Stephenville Regional Museum invites you to participane in any of our 6 summer afternoon teas held at the regional museum. Local storytellers have many … Continue reading Afternoon Tea & local stories
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Miracles & Mysteries Tour 10:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Jul 29 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Miracles & Mysteries Tour @ Our Lady of Mercy Church
Miracles & Mysteries Tour Hear marvellous, decades old stories of inexplicable wonder brought to life by a local guide. Step back in time, over 100 years ago, to when a man volunteering on the construction … Continue reading Miracles & Mysteries Tour
Fish & Seafood Feast 2:00 PM
Fish & Seafood Feast @ Pirates' Haven
Jul 29 @ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Fish & Seafood Feast @ Pirates' Haven
Pirate’s Haven welcomes you to our Fish & Seafood Feast. Our feast starts at 2 PM and we have many delicious seafood selections on our menu to choose from. Some items sell fast. Have a … Continue reading Fish & Seafood Feast
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Gospel Concert & BBQ 3:00 PM
Gospel Concert & BBQ
Jul 30 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Gospel Concert & BBQ
Join us at Blanche Brook Park (behind McDonalds) every Sunday for a Gospel Concert and a free BBQ. Weather permitting. Hosted by Singing 3-4 PM and BBQ from 4-5 PM
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