50th Anniversary Celebration
You’re invited to a grand occasion to mark the 50th anniversary of Kings Landing. Join us on Saturday, July 20 for a special day of reminiscing and celebrating. This day marks Kings Landing’s official opening in 1974. An opening ceremony with speeches from dignitaries will kick-off the day. Sign the guest book and walk through the anniversary exhibit in the Welcome Centre to learn about Kings Landing’s own history. Enjoy treats, music, a fireside chat, and more. Spend the day exploring our beautiful 19th-century village, meet special visitors from le Village Historique Acadien, and step outside the time period with modern activities from guest partners including Wabanaki Tree Spirit Tours, New Brunswick Black History Society, Second Nature Outdoors, and Picaroons. Let’s celebrate 50 years of bringing history to life!
Time: 9:30am-5pm | Doors open at 8:30am
Schedule:
| 8:30am | Doors open at the Welcome Centre |
| 9:30-10am | Opening Ceremony – Blessing from Elder Imelda Perley and greetings from invited dignitaries |
| 10am | Parade into the village and houses and shops open |
| 10am-5pm | New Brunswick Black History display at the Welcome Centre |
| 10:30am-5pm | Linocut demonstration with Suzan Carsley at the Welcome Centre in the “Etched in Time” exhibit |
| 10:30am-3:30pm | Kayak Tours provided by Second Nature Outdoors |
| 10:30am-4:30pm | Games, songs, stories & dress-up at the Theatre with costumes sponsored by the Kings Landing Foundation |
| 10:30am-12pm | “Legends & Legacies” Fireside Chat at the Learning Centre |
| 11am-3pm | #ExploreNB Street Team outside the Welcome Centre |
| 11-11:45am | Music from Daisy Coburn & Chris Browne at the Summer Stage |
| 11:30am-1:30pm | Cupcakes sponsored by Harvey Rural Community |
| 12-4pm | On the spot tours of 50th exhibit with Rhona Hoyt, Exhibit Coordinator |
| 12-4pm | Facepainting by Fantazmo Face and Body Art by the Summer Stage |
| 12-3pm | Michael’s Catering food truck by the Learning Centre |
| 12-3pm | Picaroons samples outside the Welcome Centre |
| 12-12:45pm | Music from Katherine Moller at the Summer Stage |
| 12-12:45pm | Music from Taryn McCoy in the King’s Head Inn Garden |
| 1-3pm | Artefact Chat at the Riverside Presbyterian Church with Kaitlin Blacquiere, Collections Coordinator |
| 1-1:45pm | Music from Pendulum Wave at the Summer Stage |
| 1:15-2pm | Music from Katherine Moller at the King’s Head Inn Garden |
| 1:45-2pm | Country dance with villagers at the Summer Stage |
| 2-4pm | Medicine Walk by Wabanaki Tree Spirit Tours (Online bookings required – Click here for tickets) |
| 2-3:45pm | Music from The Gin Soakers at the Summer Stage (15-minute break from 2:45-3pm) |
| 2:45-3:30pm | Music from Pendulum Wave at the King’s Head Inn Garden |
| 4-4:45pm | Music from Engage at the Summer Stage |
| 5pm | Kings Landing closes |
Additional Details:
- Regular admission rates apply. Entry for 2024 season passholders is free.
- The King’s Head Inn is open 11am-4:30pm.
- The Axe & Plough Café is open 10am-4:30pm.
- One wagon route running back and forth from the Welcome Centre to the Grant Store from 10:30am-4:30pm.
- Additional indoor eating area, air-conditioned rest area, and washroom facilities available at the Learning Centre from 12pm-5pm.
