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We always have something going on. Bring yourself, or bring the whole family. We’ll keep you entertained.

From Colony Day with activities for the kids, an update from our archaeologists, 17th century cooking, local music, and a whole lot more to our annual Great Colonial Cook-Off there is always a reason to visit The Colony of Avalon!

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Latest Past Events

4 August, 2023 @ 10:00 - 17:30

Colony Day

7 July, 2023 @ 17:30 - 19 August, 2023 @ 02:30

The Great Colonial Cook-Off

17th Century Kitchen The Colony of Avalon, Ferryland

We had a wonderful visit!
We had a wonderful visit! Lulu and Lori were so knowledgeable and kind. The made us feel like family.

Ann
You aren’t done exploring NL if this isn’t on your list!
Really knowledgeable + fun tour guides. you aren't done exploring NL, if this isn't on your list. We got a family pass which averaged out to $14 p/p which is amazing value- considering all the knowledge the tour guides would have learnt to present it in a easily digestiable way for tourists, well done!

Deana
I was fascinated by this history
The Museum Center is very easy to get to just off the main road. The people are phenomenally polite. The museum admission price is reasonable and the staff has done an amazing job put together the history of the site. The combination of artefacts and document research shows a vibrant community of various faiths living together in a new land. As someone from Maryland I was fascinated by this history and the connection of Maryland to this place. Go - it is worth the time and energy.

Andrew
Very cool active archaeological site
Very cool active archaeological site with tons of interesting history on the settlement and power struggles of NFLD. Walking through the cobblestone paths was a treat, and the sweeping shorelines and waves are amazing to enjoy. Would recommend a visit for sure when travelling along the Irish loop!

Bryan
One of the best places to visit…
We completed the Irish Loop and stopped in for a visit to explore the artifacts and items on display. This was one of our best places to visit on the Irish Loop.
So fascinating!
And the walk up to the lighthouse was worth it! The museum there, the ladies were very helpful and shared some very cool stories and full of knowledge! I’m jealous of where they live and their jobs. History is just so fascinating for this tiny little area on the planet, you won’t be let down by coming here just to see it first hand. It’s a small little museum but very interesting!

Scott H.

🚜🌾 Take a step back in time with us as we celebrate the rich traditions and cultural practices of agriculture and foodways with the O`Brien Farm Foundation
at the first annual "Then and Now Festival"! 🎉🌽

From 9:00 Am to 12:00 Pm, visit our Salve Making workshop where you will learn about the power of natural medicine, then hop on over to our Bread Making workshop to enjoy a slice of traditional handmade bread. And from 1:00 to 4:00, explore the importance of crafting preserves at our Preserve Making workshop, and then end youre visit by enjoying some delicious toutons cooked over an open fire.

Don`t miss this unique opportunity to connect with the past and learn something new! 📅👩‍🌾

For more details and to purchase your tickets for our workshops, visit colonyofavalon.ca or obrienfarm.ca.

We hope to see you there! 🌾🚜

#ThenAndNowFestival #OBrienFarmFoundation #AgricultureHeritage #colonyofavalon #exploremorein24 #museumsnl

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🚜🌾 Take a step back in time with us as we celebrate the rich traditions and cultural practices of agriculture and foodways with the O'Brien Farm Foundation
at the first annual "Then and Now Festival"! 🎉🌽

From 9:00 Am to 12:00 Pm, visit our Salve Making workshop where you will learn about the power of natural medicine, then hop on over to our Bread Making workshop to enjoy a slice of traditional handmade bread. And from 1:00 to 4:00, explore the importance of crafting preserves at our Preserve Making workshop, and then end youre visit by enjoying some delicious toutons cooked over an open fire.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with the past and learn something new! 📅👩‍🌾

For more details and to purchase your tickets for our workshops, visit colonyofavalon.ca or obrienfarm.ca.

We hope to see you there! 🌾🚜

#ThenAndNowFestival #OBrienFarmFoundation #AgricultureHeritage #colonyofavalon #exploremorein24 #museumsnl

The Colony of Avalon visitor center, gift shop, and Kitchen will be closed on Wednesday, September 4th and will reopen on Thursday September 5th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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📅 Mark your calendars for September 14th! 🍞✨
Join us at the O`Brien Farm Foundation for a one-of-a-kind experience where history and baking come together! From 9 Am to 12 Pm, one of our costumed interpreters will guide you through the traditional techniques of 17th-century bread-making. With just one ticket 🎟️, you’ll not only learn about this historic method but also enjoy the delicious freshness of hand-crafted bread baked right before your eyes. 👀
This is your chance to taste a piece of the past and make unforgettable memories. History buffs and food lovers alike won’t want to miss this unique event. Don’t miss out—come connect with history through the art of baking! 🌟👩‍🍳
#HistoricalBaking #colonyofavalonfoundation #BreadMaking #OBrienFarmFoundation #TasteOfHistory #thenandnowfestival

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📅 Mark your calendars for September 14th! 🍞✨
Join us at the O'Brien Farm Foundation for a one-of-a-kind experience where history and baking come together! From 9 Am to 12 Pm, one of our costumed interpreters will guide you through the traditional techniques of 17th-century bread-making. With just one ticket 🎟️, you’ll not only learn about this historic method but also enjoy the delicious freshness of hand-crafted bread baked right before your eyes. 👀
This is your chance to taste a piece of the past and make unforgettable memories. History buffs and food lovers alike won’t want to miss this unique event. Don’t miss out—come connect with history through the art of baking! 🌟👩‍🍳
#HistoricalBaking #colonyofavalonfoundation #BreadMaking #OBrienFarmFoundation #TasteOfHistory #thenandnowfestival

Pickled Beets, onions, pears oh my!

📅 Mark your calendars for September 14th and head over to O`Brien Farm for a delightful exploration of pickling and canning! 🌿🍅
From 1 Pm to 4 Pm, drop by and discover the timeless art of preserving foods, a cherished tradition that’s helped households across the province manage and store their bounty. Learn how to embrace this historic culinary practice and effortlessly integrate it into your daily routine. Don’t miss out on this hands-on experience that brings a taste of history to your table! 🥒✨
🎟️ Grab your tickets now—available both on-site and online! Head to colonyofavalon.ca or obrienfarm.ca to secure yours today. See you there! 🌟

#thenandnowfestival #exploremorein24 #culinaryheritage #museumsNL #ColonyOfAvalon #colonyofavalonfoundation #OBrienFarm #nlpreserves

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Pickled Beets, onions, pears oh my!

📅 Mark your calendars for September 14th and head over to O'Brien Farm for a delightful exploration of pickling and canning! 🌿🍅
From 1 Pm to 4 Pm, drop by and discover the timeless art of preserving foods, a cherished tradition that’s helped households across the province manage and store their bounty. Learn how to embrace this historic culinary practice and effortlessly integrate it into your daily routine. Don’t miss out on this hands-on experience that brings a taste of history to your table! 🥒✨
🎟️ Grab your tickets now—available both on-site and online! Head to colonyofavalon.ca or obrienfarm.ca to secure yours today. See you there! 🌟

#thenandnowfestival #exploremorein24 #culinaryheritage #museumsNL #ColonyOfAvalon #colonyofavalonfoundation #OBrienFarm #nlpreserves

🔥 From 1 Pm to 4 Pm, experience the irresistible aroma of freshly baked toutons cooked over an open fire by our costumed interpreters! 🫓 Dive into this Newfoundland and Labrador delicacy and savour every bite.
Workshop tickets🎟️are priced at just $5.00 and one ticket can get you a taste of these delicious Newfoundland and Labrador treats!
Don`t wait! visit the colonyofavalon.ca or o`brienfarm.ca to purchase your tickets today!
#thenandnowfestival#ColonyOfAvalon #colonyofavalonfoundation #OBrienFarm #nltoutons #exploremorein24 #museumsNL #nlfoodways

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🌿✨ Discover the healing powers of local botanicals at our Salve Making Workshop! Join one of our costumed Heritage Interpreters for a hands-on experience with the medicinal wonders growing right in your backyard.
From 9 Am to 12 Pm stop by this workshop, where you`ll learn to craft two types of salves: one for dry skin and another for aching joints. All materials will be provided, but spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to dive into traditional medicine and create your own natural remedies! 🌱💧
Tickets available onsite and online! Visit colonyofavalon.ca or obrienfarm.ca to get yours today!
#thenandnowfestival #exploremorein24 #museumsNL #colonyofavalonfoundation #ColonyOfAvalon#salvemaking #heritageworkshop #naturalmedicine #diyremedies

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🌿✨ Discover the healing powers of local botanicals at our Salve Making Workshop! Join one of our costumed Heritage Interpreters for a hands-on experience with the medicinal wonders growing right in your backyard.
From 9 Am to 12 Pm stop by this workshop, where you'll learn to craft two types of salves: one for dry skin and another for aching joints. All materials will be provided, but spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to dive into traditional medicine and create your own natural remedies! 🌱💧
Tickets available onsite and online! Visit colonyofavalon.ca or obrienfarm.ca to get yours today!
#thenandnowfestival #exploremorein24 #museumsNL #colonyofavalonfoundation #ColonyOfAvalon#salvemaking #heritageworkshop #naturalmedicine #diyremedies

🍂✨ Embrace the crisp autumn air at the "Fall, Fish, and Craft Fair" in Bay Bulls! 🎣🛍️
Join us on Sunday, September 22nd, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Bay Bulls Regional Lifestyle Centre (48A Cemetery Lane West) for a fun-filled day celebrating the first day of Fall. Explore a fantastic array of local crafters and vendors, and wrap up our "Cod Fest" weekend in style. Don’t miss out on this seasonal highlight! 🎉🍁
See you there!

#ferryland #museumsnl #colonyofavalonfoundation #exploremorein24 #supportlocalnl #buylocalnl #baybullsnl

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🍂✨ Embrace the crisp autumn air at the "Fall, Fish, and Craft Fair" in Bay Bulls! 🎣🛍️
Join us on Sunday, September 22nd, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Bay Bulls Regional Lifestyle Centre (48A Cemetery Lane West) for a fun-filled day celebrating the first day of Fall. Explore a fantastic array of local crafters and vendors, and wrap up our "Cod Fest" weekend in style. Don’t miss out on this seasonal highlight! 🎉🍁
See you there!

#ferryland #museumsnl #colonyofavalonfoundation #exploremorein24 #supportlocalnl #buylocalnl #baybullsnl

T`was certainly a windy day here at the Renaissance Festival NL! We thank the all for visiting us and perusing through our lovely wares! Be sure to come back again in the morrow to try you`re hand at our Colony of Avalon Bingo! There`s still some awsome prizes to be won!

We eagerly await the chance to welcome you again!

#museumsNL #colonyofavalonfoundation #colonyofavalongiftshop #museumsnl #ferryland #exploremorein24 #ExploreNL #ColonyOfAvalon #Ferryland #museumsnl #explorenlhistory #renfestnl #renaisancefestival

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T'was certainly a windy day here at the Renaissance Festival NL! We thank the all for visiting us and perusing through our lovely wares! Be sure to come back again in the morrow to try you're hand at our Colony of Avalon Bingo! There's still some awsome prizes to be won!

We eagerly await the chance to welcome you again!

#museumsNL #colonyofavalonfoundation #colonyofavalongiftshop #museumsnl #ferryland #exploremorein24 #ExploreNL #ColonyOfAvalon #Ferryland #museumsnl #explorenlhistory #renfestnl #renaisancefestival

Excavations on the seventeenth-century waterfront site have continued to reveal some amazing artifacts.

Hannah found these beads from the excavations on the waterfront. Rather than simply dry sifting the excavated soil, which is typical for most sites, we wet screen the seventeenth-century deposits through a 1 millimetre mesh to take a closer look for the smaller artifacts that may otherwise be missed.

Tayler found this large fish hook where, recently, we’ve been excavating a layer of forge refuse from the waterfront which has included many iron objects but none as nice as this!

We’ve also still been finding some interesting ceramics on the waterfront! Hannah found this piece of North Italian Marbled Slipware, specifically, the rim of a vessel. These kinds ceramics were produced in Pisa, Italy and date from around 1550 to 1675.

That’s all for this season but we’re excited to share more finds next summer!

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Excavations on the seventeenth-century waterfront site have continued to reveal some amazing artifacts.

Hannah found these beads from the excavations on the waterfront. Rather than simply dry sifting the excavated soil, which is typical for most sites, we wet screen the seventeenth-century deposits through a 1 millimetre mesh to take a closer look for the smaller artifacts that may otherwise be missed.

Tayler found this large fish hook where, recently, we’ve been excavating a layer of forge refuse from the waterfront which has included many iron objects but none as nice as this!

We’ve also still been finding some interesting ceramics on the waterfront! Hannah found this piece of North Italian Marbled Slipware, specifically, the rim of a vessel. These kinds ceramics were produced in Pisa, Italy and date from around 1550 to 1675.

That’s all for this season but we’re excited to share more finds next summer!

This year we’re thrilled to partner with the O`Brien Farm Foundation for the first-ever "Then and Now" Festival! 🎉 Join us for a weekend celebration that dives deep into agricultural history and culinary traditions at O`Brien Farm’s inaugural event.
🍞🥫 Dive into the art of traditional bread-making and preserves
🌿 Learn about the benefits of medicinal salves
🍽️ Enjoy a delicious festival dinner, fun kids` activities, and more!
🎟️ Admission is FREE, with some workshops and carnival-style activities requiring tickets.
Stay tuned for all the exciting details and ticket info! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎫✨
Located on the grounds of the O`Brien Farm Foundation at 150 Oxen Pond Road, St.Johns, NL from September 14th to 15th.
#thenandnowfestival #exploremorein24 #museumsNL #agriculturalheritag #culinarytraditions #colonyofavalonfoundation #museumsnl #exploremorein24 #obrienfarmnl #familyfun

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This year we’re thrilled to partner with the O'Brien Farm Foundation for the first-ever "Then and Now" Festival! 🎉 Join us for a weekend celebration that dives deep into agricultural history and culinary traditions at O'Brien Farm’s inaugural event.
🍞🥫 Dive into the art of traditional bread-making and preserves
🌿 Learn about the benefits of medicinal salves
🍽️ Enjoy a delicious festival dinner, fun kids' activities, and more!
🎟️ Admission is FREE, with some workshops and carnival-style activities requiring tickets.
Stay tuned for all the exciting details and ticket info! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎫✨
Located on the grounds of the O'Brien Farm Foundation at 150 Oxen Pond Road, St.Johns, NL from September 14th to 15th.
#thenandnowfestival #exploremorein24 #museumsNL #agriculturalheritag #culinarytraditions #colonyofavalonfoundation #museumsnl #exploremorein24 #obrienfarmnl #familyfun

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