Festivals

Newfoundlanders love a party, and from the cities to the smallest towns they celebrate their history and unique culture with festivals and events throughout the summer. "Soirees" and "times"—big parties and small parties—offer a combination of traditional music, recitation, comedy, and local food.

Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival. The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival, the first weekend in August in St. John's, is the province's biggest traditional music festival. 709/576-8508 or 866/576-8508. www.nlfolk.com.