Klondyke Days

Klondyke Days

Klondyke Days is a part of the summer festival in Bay Roberts. It is usually a ten day event and is held around the last week of July and/or the first week of August. The celebration includes many events, including the town's civic holiday which is held on the last day of the celebrations.

Events each year include: Super Sports Weekend, Children's Party, Family Carnival, Christmas in July, Concerts, Community Meals (Breakfasts, Dinners, and Suppers,) Dinner Theatres, Theatre, Garden Party, Deal Or No Deal, Buying Days on the Klondyke, Barbeque, Fireworks, etc...

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Photos from 2010 Klondyke Days - Opening Parade > >

Photos from 2009 Klondyke Days - Opening Parade > >

Photos from Pigeon Inlet during Holdin' Days Festival /Klondyke Days Introduction > >, July 25th >> , August 1st > >, Behind the scenes > >

Doors Open during Holdin' Days Festival / Klondyke Days > >

Pigeon Inlet Players on Shorline Heritage Walk during Holdin' Days Festival / Klondyke Days > >

Caplin Scull during Holdin' Days Festival / Klondyke Days > >

Closing Fireworks for Holdin' Ground Festival and Klondyke Days > >

Klondyke Days Logo

The event gets its name from the Klondyke, a causeway that connects Coley's Point and Bay Roberts. It is called the "Klondyke" because it was considered to be a "gold mine" to local families that were paid to complete it in 1897.