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2026 St. Mary's River Days

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This August, 7th, 8th and 9th, come celebrate decades of summer tradition at St. Mary's River Days on the scenic banks of the St. Mary's River! Cheer on daring crews in the returning Cardboard Boat Regatta, cool off with exciting water games, and enjoy a free community BBQ, treats, and freezies for the whole family. 

The festivities begin with the ever-popular Chowderfest on Historic Main Street, served in front of the Blacksmith's. 

With riverside fun, friendly competition, and activities for all ages, St. Mary's River Days is a cherished community celebration you won't want to miss!

CHOWDERFEST
Friday, August 7th

Make your way to the mill pond Kick off St. Mary's River Days Friday evening with Chowderfest on Historic Main Street, one of the weekend's most delicious traditions!

Choose from award-winning seafood chowder, classic fish chowder, creamy corn chowder, or sample all three with a chowder flight, all served alongside fresh local accompaniments.

Enjoy live local music as you dine in the heart of Sherbrooke Village, where great food, good company, and Maritime hospitality come together to begin a memorable weekend of celebration.

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St. Mary's River Days Fair
Saturday, August 8th - 11:30-2pm

Head to the banks of the St. Mary's River for the St. Mary's River Days Community Fair, where family fun takes centre stage!

Throughout the afternoon, cool off with a variety of water-themed games, including slip 'n slides, water blasters, soak bombs, and plenty of splash-filled activities for all ages. Enjoy a free community BBQ, refreshments, pop, freezies, and more as you spend the day soaking up the summer atmosphere and great tunes! 

Bring your family, dress for fun in the sun—and don't mind getting a little wet! It's the perfect way to celebrate summer with friends, neighbours, and the entire community.  We'll wrap the fair with a good 'ol fashioned Temperance Parade to the Docks! 
Cardboard Boat Regatta
Saturday, August 8th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Put your creativity, teamwork, and engineering skills to the test at the annual Cardboard Boat Regatta!

Registration begins at **1:30 PM** at the Sherbrooke Docks before teams launch their handcrafted cardboard boats in a race across the St. Mary's River. Whether you're competing for glory or simply hoping to stay afloat, it's one of River Days' most entertaining events. Be sure to review the ** Rules and Regulations HERE ** before building your vessel.

With more than $1000 worth of prizes total, Prize packs will be awarded to winners in each category, featuring overnight stays, bespoke creations, activity passes, beach essentials, and more. Gather your crew and get ready to make a splash!

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With Gratitude to Our River Days Partners

St. Mary’s River Days is made possible through the incredible support and dedication of our community partners, including the Whale Sanctuary Project, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s, the St. Mary’s River Association, and the Historic Sherbrooke Village Development Society. Their continued support helps bring our community together to celebrate the river, our shared history, and the connections that make this place so special.

A very special thank you goes to the Fraser family of Sherbrooke Garage for their continued support of the Cardboard Boat Regatta year after year. We also remember and honour Donnie Fraser, who passed away shortly after last year’s River Days celebration. Donnie dedicated countless hours to the St. Mary’s River watershed and was always eager to lend a hand during these moments when the river, community spirit, and good times come together.

We also extend our appreciation to the St. Mary’s Boat Club for their annual care and upkeep of the docks and boat ramp, helping ensure our community and visitors can safely enjoy the river.

Without the support, generosity, and dedication of these organizations and individuals, St. Mary’s River Days simply would not be possible. Thank you for helping us celebrate the heart of our community — the St. Mary’s River.

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