14th Annual Iceberg Festival
Schedule of Events
The 14th Annual Iceberg Festival will run for 10 days, from June 3rd-12th, 2022.
Take a look at the 2022 schedule below for an idea of what to expect in 2023!
Daily, June 3-12, 2022
11:00am-8:00pm Café Nymphe
The Dark Tickle Company, St. Lunaire-Griquet
Try the Partridgeberry Ambrosia with bergy bits, a specialty iced drink served over iceberg ice. Served only during The Iceberg Festival. Or enjoy a great coffee, a variety of teas, soup, sandwiches, and daily specials! Specialized desserts featuring the wild berries of The Dark Tickle Company. Takeout available. Wheelchair accessible.
9:30am, 1:00pm & 4:00pm Dark Tickle Expeditions
The Dark Tickle Company, St. Lunaire-Griquet
Icebergs, whales, dolphin, seabirds, and a lesson in local history! An innovative interpretation program in the heart of "Iceberg Alley." The tip of the Northern Peninsula is one of the best places to see icebergs on the planet. Come aboard as we get you up-close and personal! Includes a free box of scrumptious Iceberg Chocolates! Call 1-844-999- BERG (2374) or (709) 623-2354 for reservations and pricing.
9:00am, 1:00pm & 4:00pm – Iceberg, Whale & Seabird Tour
Northland Discovery Boat Tours, St. Anthony
Join this 2.5-hour award winning tour of the scenic St. Anthony coast. This area is famous for its bounty of whales, icebergs, and the diversity of its seabirds. An experienced local naturalist will captivate you with a live interpretative program on our natural and cultural heritage. It’s a refreshing blend of natural, education and Newfoundland hospitality. Located behind the Grenfell Interpretation Centre. Call (709) 454-3092 for reservations and pricing.
10:00am & 2:00pm Dark Tickle Tour
The Dark Tickle Company, St. Lunaire-Griquet
The award-winning and world’s only wild berry Économusée! WATCH the transformation of wild berries into our various products. LEARN as they are interpreted in their natural habitat along our boardwalk. EXPERIENCE their taste in our art & gift boutique. A guided one-hour tour with museum-like interpretation of the wild berry processing facility and berry bog. Over 30 native plants explained. Please call (709) 623-2354 for more information. Fee $5 per person (scrumptious Iceberg Chocolate included)!
11:00am-8:00pm The Daily Catch
St. Lunaire-Griquet
Stop by our new waterfront property and try our famous Fish and Chips! Follow it with a specialty created iceberg themed dessert. Enjoy a real espresso! Available eat-in or takeout. We offer a great selection of lattes, try a Screech rum infused mocha served over iceberg ice. Call to book a table, (709) 623-2295 or visit www.dailycatch.ca.
12:00-8:00pm Norseman Restaurant
L’Anse aux Meadows
Local, fresh, and organic foods, are prepared by our trained & experienced chefs. Take in the wonderful view while watching whales, icebergs, and sunsets. Specialty menus for kids, gluten, dairy allergy, and vegetarian. Hot specialty drinks are available. Try one of our fabulously local themed drinks served with iceberg ice. Browse our art gallery of handcrafted local quality items & books. Text or call (709) 689-2126 or visit www.valhalla-lodge.com/restaurant.
6:00-8:00pm The Daily Catch
St. Lunaire-Griquet
Try our famous Iceberg Martini served over a huge chuck of Iceberg Ice — our signature drink for more than ten years! We will be offering great pricing on Iceberg Beer and many more iceberg themed cocktails during the festival. Call to book (709) 623-2295 or visit www.dailycatch.ca.
9:00am-5:00pm On display at the French Shore Interpretation Centre
Conche
Exhibits: The Quest for Cod & the French Shore Tapestry
Admission: adults (ages 18 and up) $8.00; seniors (age 60+) $5.00; students (ages 13-18) $3.00; families (2 adults and children) $20.00; children (under 13) free. Embroidery demonstrations of the Bayeux Stitch offered on site.
03
11:30am Festival Flag Raising
Grenfell Interpretation Centre, St. Anthony
Join the festival committee as they officially launch the 2022 festival by raising the festival flag. Everyone welcome! Hosted by The Iceberg Festival Committee.
12:00pm Tunes, Toutons & Tea
Grenfell Interpretation Centre, St. Anthony
Experience a taste of Newfoundland with local musician and food: baked beans, toutons and tea/coffee. Cost: $10 per person. Please call (709) 454-4010 for more information or to reserve.
1:00-3:00pm Open House, Tapestry and Tea
French Shore Interpretation Centre, Conche
Embroidery demonstrations offered on site
Exhibits: The Quest for Cod and French Shore Tapestry. We have 227 feet of amazing history! Fee: goodwill donation.
7:00pm Tea & Gossip
Grenfell House Museum, St. Anthony
Join a local historian, as they tell stories about the excursions of Dr. Grenfell and his travels along the coast of Northern Newfoundland and Labrador. Hot beverage from Tim Hortons & a slice of cake made by guest pastry chef, Aaron McInnis, will be served. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Click here to purchase tickets online. Please call (709) 454-4010 for more information. Fee: $20 per person.
8:00pm Newfie Night
Skipper Hots Lounge, Straitsview
Experience traditional Newfoundland music and become an Honorary Newfoundlander through a Screech-In! Iceberg-themed drinks! Free shuttle to Skipper Hots Lounge for guests at Southwest Pond Cabins. Information: (709) 623-2241; Screech In: $10
10:00pm Dance
Royal Canadian Legion, St. Anthony
Music by Dave McHugh. Admission: $15
Friday
05
8:00-11:00am Breakfast/Brunch
Viking RV Park, Quirpon
Drop by and enjoy a traditional Newfoundland brunch. For more information please call (709) 623-2425.
Menu: 2 eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast, juice, tea/coffee for $10; or, 1 egg, bacon, hashbrowns, 1 slice toast, juice, tea/coffee for $8.
9:00am-5:00pm Crocheted Doily Exhibit
French Shore Interpretation Centre, Conche
Admission: adults (ages 18 and up) $8.00; seniors (age 60+) $5.00; students (ages 13-18) $3.00; families (2 adults and children) $20.00; children (under 13) free. Embroidery demonstrations of the Bayeux Stitch offered on site.
11:00am-2:00pm Brunch Meal
Royal Canadian Legion, St. Anthony
Consists of Bacon/Bologna/Sausage/Hashbrowns/Eggs/Toast/
Toutons/ Tea/ Coffee- $14.00
Eat in or take out. For more information please call (709) 454-2340.
2:00pm High Tea – Pinky's Up!
Café Nymphe, St. Lunaire-Gruiquet
Join us for a spot of tea and a medley of finger sandwiches, savory galette, and desserts prepared by Pastry Chef Aaron McInnis. $30 per person.
Tickets sold on the door and online.
2:00pm Live Music with Fine Lads
Grenfell Interpretation Centre, St. Anthony
Not all danced out from the previous night? The Fine Lads are having a matinee at the Grenfell Interpretation Centre at 2:00pm, and all ages are welcome! Philip Hardy of Port aux Basques, NL, and Donovan Conran of Port au Port, NL are back, and are ready to hear you sing along to traditional Newfoundland songs! Tickets are available on the door or in advance online for $10 per person.
6:00pm Live Music and Iceberg Martinis
The Norseman Restaurant, L’Anse aux Meadows
Stories, recitations, live traditional music, poems and serving specialty iceberg martinis throughout the evening while you dine at a wonderful world class fine dining restaurant.
7:00-8:30pm Butter and Biscuit Class
College of the North Atlantic St. Anthony
Join Pastry Chef Aaron McInnis as he provides a class on how to make your own fresh butter and biscuits.
Admission: $20 per participant. Tea donated by Tim Hortons at the end to enjoy what we made. Tickets sold on the door and advance tickets available online.
Sunday
07
2:00-3:30pm Meet the Authors
The Norseman Restaurant, L'anse aux Meadows
Come and meet Kristen Ciccarelli and Bernadette Calonego; two famous authors.
7:00pm Great Viking Feast, Leifsburdir
St. Anthony
Interactive dining with Vikings in the only sod covered restaurant in North America. Fun, feuds, and food; a light-hearted look at Viking life. Doors open at 7:00, show starts 7:30. Reservations required, call (709) 454-4900.
Tuesday
09
2:00-4:00pm Rune Reading
Norstead, St. Anthony
Admission: $5
6:00pm Eat with the Vikings!
L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site
Raise your glass with a Viking and share a dramatic evening of storytelling and cuisine at the only authenticated Norse site in North America. Space is limited for this exclusive after-hours event. $60/tickets. Click here to purchase tickets online.
Hosted by The Iceberg Festival Committee.
6:00pm Mummers at Northern Delight
Gunners Cove
Have a nice meal at Northern Delight accompanied by mummers and music!
7:00pm Great Viking Feast, Leifsburdir
St. Anthony
Interactive dining with Vikings in the only sod covered restaurant in North America. Fun, feuds, and food; a light-hearted look at Viking life. Doors open at 7:00, show starts 7:30. Reservations are required, call (709) 454-4900.
8:00pm Prize Bingo
Royal Canadian Legion, St. Anthony
Bingo night for adults only. You may walk away with a great prize! For more information, please call (709) 454-2340.
Thursday
11
11:30am-12:30pm Museum Brunch
French Shore Interpretation Centre, Conche
Fishcakes, beans, pickles, bread bun, tea, or coffee. $10 each. Please call ahead to place your order at (709) 622-3500 or message on French Shore Historical Society.
1:00pm Hike with Great Northern Trail Association
St. Anthony
Hike starting at Fishing Point stairs.
1:00-3:00pm Stitch in Public Day
French Shore Interpretation Centre, Conche
Come join our local crafters as they stitch in public!
Admission is a goodwill donation.
2:00-5:00pm Viking Games
Norstead, L'Anse aux Meadows
Join the interpreters at Norstead, A Viking Port of Trade, for some exciting Viking games.
6:00pm Dinner by the Sea
The Daily Catch, St. Lunaire Griquet
Join us for a meal prepared by Chef Steve Quinton (Q's Barbeque & Cellar Door Catering), Chef Klark Brokerville (Serenity Breads) & Adam Blanchard (Five Brothers Artisan Cheese). $75/person. Click here to purchase tickets online. Seats are limited.
6:30pm Loop Walk
St. Anthony Bight
Join us for a walk around the Bight Loop.
7:00-9:00pm Fire at the Beach
St. Anthony Bight
Fire at the beach! Snacks and drink will be provided, as well as some story telling.
7:00pm Great Viking Feast, Leifsburdir
St. Anthony
Interactive dining with Vikings in the only sod covered restaurant in North America. Fun, feuds, and food; a light-hearted look at Viking life. Doors at 7:00, show starts 7:30. Reservations required, call (709) 454-4900.
9:00pm Live Music with Rum Ragged
Skipper Hots Lounge, Straitsview
Admission: $20. Door prize. Tickets available at the door or purchase advance tickets online. Hosted by Skipper Hots Lounge & The Iceberg Festival. 19+ event.
Saturday
04
1:30-3:00pm Small Sea Stitches
French Shore Interpretation Centre, Conche
Children ages 7-15 years. Create your own piece of embroidered art with a piece of sea glass.
Fee: $8 (material included). Weather permitting, this event will be held outdoors.
2:00-4:00pm Cocoa & Cookies
Polar Centre, St. Anthony
Join Chef Aaron McInnis as he introduces participants to the world or baking and decorating. Each participant will get cookies, a decorating kits and hot chocolate, which was donated by Tim Hortons. Door prizes. Kids 8 and under require an adult to stay with them. $10 per participant.
6:30pm Traditional Kitchen Party
Grenfell Interpretation Centre, St. Anthony
An evening of music and food. Traditional Newfoundland meal of fish cakes, homemade cabbage pickles, toutons & local jams, tea/coffee will be provided. Expect a visit from a mummer or two! Have the time of your life at this time-honored, local tradition. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Book now at www.grenfell-properties.com or call (709) 454 4010. $25/person. 19+ event.
Chef Aaron McInnis will be doing a book signing during this event, as well as preparing some desserts.
9:00pm Live Music with Fine Lads
Skipper Hot's Lounge, Straitsview
Join us for a night of fun with live Traditional Newfoundland Folk music from the Fine Lads! Coming from the West Coast of Newfoundland, this band is made up of two of the finest of lads; Philip Hardy of Port aux Basques, NL, and Donovan Conran of Port au Port, NL. Come on down to Skipper Hot’s Lounge (19+) on June 4th at 9:00pm to sing and dance the night away! Tickets are available on the door or in advance online for $20 per person.
Saturday
06
2:00-4:00pm Rug Hooking Demonstration
Grenfell Interpretation Centre, St. Anthony
Drop by the centre and watch the local ladies create a traditional Grenfell hooked rug. If interested, you can give your hand a try at the hooking. Refreshments will be served.
7:00pm Brains, Brews, and Bakes
RagnaRöck Brewery, St. Anthony
Do you want to spend your evening with your friends while playing trivia and indulging in amazing locally-brewed beers and some delicious desserts? The correct answer is yes; we’re just getting you warmed up. Come on down to Ragnaröck (19+) on Monday, June 6th at 7:00pm to play some good ole’ trivia paired with a provided flight of beer and desserts prepared by our pastry chef, Aaron McInnis, who resides from Stephenville, NL. Tickets are $25/person, and are available for purchase online.
Monday
08
10:00am-2:00pm Iceberg Embroidery Workshop
French Shore Interpretation Centre, Conche
Embroider your own iceberg using Crewel wool and linen. Registration fee: $30.00 (includes materials).
Bring your own lunch. Weather permitting, the event will be held outdoors.
4:00-7:00pm Newfie Scoff with Live Music & Screech-ins
Royal Canadian Legion, St. Anthony
Eat in or take out. Live music and Screech Ins. RSVP at (709) 454-2340.
6:00-8:00pm Live Music
The Daily Catch, St. Lunaire-Griquet
Live music! A great mix of traditional Newfoundland music. Drink and dessert specials during the performance. Call to book a table at (709) 623-2295 or visit www.dailycatch.ca.
7:00pm Great Viking Feast, Leifsburdir
St. Anthony
Interactive dining with Vikings in the only sod covered restaurant in North America. Fun, feuds, and food; a light-hearted look at Viking life. Doors at 7:00, show starts 7:30. Reservations required, call (709) 454-4900.
Wednesday
10
1:00-3:00pm Pottery Demonstration
Norstead, L'Anse aux Meadows
Join the interpreters at Norstead, A Viking Port of Trade, as they demonstrate how to do pottery.
4:00pm Fish Fry Meal
Royal Canadian Legion, St. Anthony
Live music and screech ins by local artist Jordan and Albert.
Fried or battered cod with fries or mashed potato, and veggies, dessert/tea/coffee- $19.50
Wings/fries/coleslaw, dessert/tea/coffee-$15.00
6:00pm Food & Flight
Ragnaröck Brewery, St. Anthony
A meal prepared by Chef Steve Quinton (Q's Barbeque & Cellar Door Catering), Chef Klark Brokerville (Serenity Breads) & Adam Blanchard (Five Brothers Artisan Cheese), as well as a flight of 4 beer and live music will be included in this event. A beer lottery will be available at the event to purchase tickets from at $5/ticket. $45/person. Click here to purchase tickets online. Seats are limited. Hosted by The Iceberg Festival Committee. 19+ event.
8:00pm Newfie Night
Skipper Hots Lounge, Straitsview
Experience traditional Newfoundland music and become an Honorary Newfoundlander through a Screech-In! Iceberg-themed drinks! Free shuttle to Skipper Hots Lounge for guests at Southwest Pond Cabins. Information: (709) 623-2241; Screech In: $10
10:00pm Dance
Royal Canadian Legion, St. Anthony
Music by Dwayne Snow.
$10 Admission
Friday
12
2:00pm Live Music with Rum Ragged
Ragnaröck Brewery, St. Anthony
Enjoy an afternoon of live music with the band, Rum Ragged at the local brewery. Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door or for purchase online. 19+ event.
6:30pm Music and Friends Social
Grenfell Interpretation Centre, St. Anthony
Enjoy a festive evening with local musicians, refreshments will be served. 19+ event.
Please call (709) 454-4010 for more information or to reserve. $20/person.
Sunday