Kelly Ford Exploits Valley Salmon Festival 2026

Event date: 9 July 2026 - 13 July 2026Categories: All Ages

The 2026 Kelly Ford Exploits Valley Salmon Festival schedule is here!

Get ready for an incredible week of food, music, family fun, local memories, and community celebration from July 9-13 in Grand Falls-Windsor!

From the Salmon Dinner and the always-popular Pub Crawl, to FREE concerts featuring Shanneyganock and an Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath Tribute Show, plus Family Fun Afternoon, Grand Falls-Windsor Day, the Exploits Valley Community Market, and more – there’s something for everyone this Festival season!

Highlights include:

FREE Shanneyganock concert at Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium
FREE Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath Tribute Concert
The Salmon Dinner with Chef Roary MacPherson and Chef John Higgins
The return of the Pub Crawl
Grand Falls-Windsor Day with FREE family activities
Exploits Valley Community Market
Memories Mug-Up
Family Fun Afternoon at Church Road Park
Concert at the Classic Theater featuring Newfoundland’s Ultimate Rock Show by NL Promotions

Tickets for paid events will go on sale Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM NT.

Ticket links for paid events will be released soon – stay tuned!

Please note:

Free stadium concerts are first come, first served
Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium capacity is limited to 1,500 people
19+ restrictions apply for select evening events

We can’t wait to celebrate another unforgettable Salmon Festival with you!

See the schedule below to check out all the details for this year’s Festival lineup.

Thursday, July 9, 2026	THE SALMON DINNER Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium Doors open 6:00 PM, event begins at 7:00 PM Admission is $70.00/person (includes tax & surcharge) Kick off this year’s Festival with a delicious four-course dinner, prepared by Chef Roary MacPherson and Chef John Higgins, along with entertainment by Kacie Callahan and The Wanna Be Lovers. Dinner includes: Mussels, Appetizer (individual charcuterie picks with a selection of seasonal fruit, berries, cured meats, and cheeses), Entrée (glazed salmon filet, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed green beans, glazed carrot coins), and Dessert (New York cheesecake with berry compote and whipped cream). Tickets: [Please check back for this event’s ticket link]
Friday, July 10, 2026	MEMORIES MUG-UP Classic Theater Event begins at 11:00 AM FREE Admission Come listen to stories and memories of years gone by from individuals who have been longtime residents of Grand Falls and Windsor. Free refreshments will be provided. This is a Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society event. FREE SHANNEYGANNOCK CONCERT Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium 9:00 PM-1:30 AM (Doors open at 8:00 PM) FREE Admission 19+ Event Sponsored by Mid Island Animal Health Centre Adam Baxter (9:00 PM), Shanneyganock (10:15 PM), and Jesse Hackett Band (12:00 AM) will provide a night of entertainment at the Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium. Cash bar available on-site. Capacity for Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium is limited to 1,500 people. Entry is first come, first served; once we reach capacity, the doors will be closed. Plan to arrive early to guarantee your spot! PLEASE NOTE: Due to the Salmon Dinner taking place at the stadium the night before the concert, anyone with an airborne seafood allergy may be adversely affected.
Saturday, July 11, 2026	FREE OZZY OSBORNE/BLACK SABBATH TRIBUTE CONCERT Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium 9:00 PM-12:00 AM (Doors open at 8:00 PM) FREE Admission 19+ Event Featuring live entertainment from Andrew Rodgers (9:00 PM), and Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Tribute Show (10:30 PM). Cash bar available on-site. Capacity for Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium is limited to 1,500 people. Entry is first come, first served; once we reach capacity, the doors will be closed. Plan to arrive early to guarantee your spot!
Sunday, July 12, 2026	EXPLOITS VALLEY COMMUNITY MARKET Windsor Stadium 10:00 AM-2:00 PM FREE Admission 65+ local vendors. Live entertainment. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please visit linktr.ee/evcmarket. FAMILY FUN AFTERNOON Church Road Park 1:00-4:00 PM FREE Admission Sponsored by the Exploits Community Centre Join us for an afternoon of outdoor fun, featuring bouncy castles, a scavenger hunt, and live music in the gazebo! Music by Mike Snelgrove (1:00 PM), Three’s A Crowd (2:00 PM), and Sean and Larry (3:00 PM). Please note: Local mascots may be on site from 1:00-2:00 PM. PUB CRAWL Multiple Bar Venues 4:00 PM-12:00 AM Admission is $75.00/person (includes tax and surcharge) 19+ event One of our most popular events is back for another year! Featuring live entertainment at 5 local pubs. Participants will meet at the Classic Theater at 4:00 PM to sign up for a walking group, then will be guided to each pub location, ending at Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium. Participants will receive one drink ticket per venue. Transportation home at the end of the evening will be available until midnight. Locations and entertainment for this year includes – The Classic Theater featuring Andrew Rodgers – Royal Canadian Legion featuring Rogue Notes – Kelly’s Pub featuring Reverie – Grand Rodeo featuring Arthur O’Brien of The Navigators – Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium featuring KitchinParti Tickets: [Please check back for this event’s ticket link]
Monday, July 13, 2026	GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR DAY Shanawdithit Centennial Park 1:00-4:00 PM FREE Admission Sponsored by Equinox Gold Come out for games of chance with prizes, free horse rides, bouncy castles, free snacks and water, and live entertainment by Arthur O’Brien (1:15 PM), and KitchinParti (2:45 PM). NL Amusements will be on-site with Gel Blaster Shooting and Laser Tag as well. All food and activities are FREE! In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held at Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium. CONCERT AT THE CLASSIC Classic Theater 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM) Featuring “Newfoundland’s Ultimate Rock Show,” an NL Promotions production. Tickets can be purchased at www.classictheater.net. Cash bar available.