The annual Klondyke Days festival returns to Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador, from July 22 to August 3, 2026, with nearly two weeks of community celebrations. The event honours the historic Klondyke causeway and brings together residents and visitors for parades, live music, markets, and family activities.
The festival opens with the traditional Klondyke Parade, followed by a community barbecue. Throughout the nearly two weeks, there will be afternoon teas, garden parties, walking tours, a car show, jam sessions, and a family fun day. Many events are free, but some may require tickets or be weather-dependent. Residents are encouraged to check the Town of Bay Roberts Facebook page for schedule updates.
Klondyke Days wraps up on Bay Roberts Day with a fireworks display over the Klondyke Causeway. The causeway, a heritage structure recognized by the town on June 19, 2018, was built by local residents during the winter of 1897-1898. It provided paid work at one dollar a week when the collapse of the Labrador fishery left many families struggling. The name came from a store owner who compared the earnings to the Klondike Gold Rush.
The festival began in 1996, driven by the vision of Ron Delaney, the town’s Director of Tourism and Economic Development, who wanted to make civic celebrations more inclusive. This year’s edition continues that tradition, drawing on the town’s history as an amalgamation of five communities: Bay Roberts East, Bay Roberts, Coley’s Point, Shearstown/Butlerville, and Country Road.
More details are available on the official festival listing.
