Friday Schedule

  • Grand opening and Bay of Fundy treasures exhibition at Old Museum spot (first floor)

  • Roxanne MacKinnon

    Roxanne MacKinnon is the Executive Director of ACAP Saint John and oversees an amazing team that strives to create meaningful environmental change in our region. 

    Her background is primarily in aquatic environments and water quality however she has been actively involved in numerous other projects including climate change adaptation and other terrestrial based initiatives. 

    She has a keen interest in connecting environmental issues with community members through active engagement and inspiring people to take local action. 

    She’s going to be our special guest speaker on Friday August 28th and you don’t want to miss it!! 

  • Activities and kits for kids at the Saint John Public Library (second floor)

  • Session 1 - How to create your own sea glass mosaic.

    Registration required: click here to register

  • Session 2 - How to create your own sea glass mosaic.

    Registration required: click here to register

  • Live Music - Austin Eatman

    https://austineatmanband.com/

  • Closing of the first day of the festival - thank you for joining us!

Saturday Schedule

  • Opening and Bay of Fundy treasures exhibition at Old Museum spot (first floor)

  • Marcia Poirier

    Marcia Poirier Shell Carver, previously known as Wildabout Wampum, is a unique business specializing in hand-carved jewelry and artistic compositions made from Quahog, Conch, and Abalone shells. Marcia meticulously carves, sands, and polishes each piece, revealing the natural beauty of the shell. Her collections include pendants, earrings, bracelets, and framed compositions. Marcia creates one-of-a-kind pieces by blending traditional carving techniques with her artistic vision.

    Acadian artist Marcia Poirier from Moncton, New Brunswick, has spent the past 25 years transforming her creativity into a career in carving and crafting.

    She discovered her passion in 2001 while exploring a local beach, where she found a shell and carved it into a heart-shaped pendant. That moment sparked a lifelong dedication to the delicate art of shell carving, turning quahog shells into unique and meaningful jewelry.

    A premium master carver in Canada, Marcia is self-taught and uses grinders, saws, and hand-polishing techniques to transform quahog shells into exquisite pieces.

    Her intricate designs and craftsmanship have gained international recognition, with features in publications and media across North America and Germany.

    Today, as both an artist and small business owner, Marcia continues to craft each piece with precision and care, sharing the beauty of New Brunswick’s coastal treasures with customers across Canada and beyond. 

    She is going to be our special guest speaker on Saturday August 29th

    She’s also one of our vendors this year!

    We’re sure you are going to love her and her stunning collection!

  • Sea glass contest registration 

    $10 registration fee, up to 3 pieces of sea glass

  • Sea glass contest winner announced

    Live music

  • Session 1 - Transform beautiful pieces of naturally tumbled sea glass into one-of-a-kind jewelry in this fun, hands-on workshop.

    Registration required: click here to register

  • Session 2 - Transform beautiful pieces of naturally tumbled sea glass into one-of-a-kind jewelry in this fun, hands-on workshop.

    Registration required: click here to register

  • 50/50 raffle and vendors surprise bag raffle 

  • Thank you for joining us!

 

Where to Find Us

Market Square

1 Market Square

Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4Z6